Does anyone still carry a Micro/Mini Kit? MSKs have been discussed in the past but it's been a long time since I have heard anything about them. For those that aren't clear, micro (in this context) means basically something half the size of an altoids tin or smaller. I just recently made some changes to mine and now that I have it in a more pocket friendly container, I think I am going to add it to my EDC. The altoids tin (or anything larger) just doesn't really work for me for EDC.

Here's my MSk - Micro/Mini Kit

I'm always interested in hearing about them. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Problem is, my micro/mini kits invariably keep growing and pretty soon I need a backpack to carry them. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

-- Craig

Ok, i gotta ask and reveal my ignorance... what's with little led/bobbers?

OK Mark, I too was curious about the LED bobbers. So..........what do you do in these modern times for an answer? Go to GOOGLE!!!! Type in "LED light fishing bobber" and then take your choice of answers. <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />
Ain't modern technology grand!!!!

You got an impressive amount of stuff in that small space! About the closest I come to a mini kit is my neck knife to which I have secured a Pular II (red), an ACR whistle and a metel water resistanct vial with strike anywhere matches, a striker and a vaseline impregnated cotton ball inside.

Hey friend -- I like to make them and carry them, too. I have two questions: Where did you find those little LEDs / and are they effective? and second, how did you shorten your SparkLite without killing it?

I very much like the idea of mini / micro kits as an altoids tin is too big for me to carry everywhere as most of the time I'm just wearing a suit. Its fine when you have a backpack or small case with you but a lot of the time I'll just be strolling round with a suit and no case so I've just got whats in my pockets.

http://www.1stopfishingshop.com/NiteBriteBatteryLights.html

You can find them in the fishing section at Walmart.

Frankie

Looks real good, but I have a couple of questions:

-Does anyone know if the micrput tabs loose effectiveness if crushed?
-How much did you shorten your sparklite?

Makes me rethink and regreat not ordering a bulk package of german butter tins when they were dirt cheap.

Any place that sells a decent amount of fishing equipment will have them. Their intended use is to light up fishing bobbers for night fishing. They are good for lighting an area within a few feet of you. The red is actually (atleast perceived) brighter than the green but I believe the green lasts a little longer. These are advertised as lasting 20 hours. Cost is about $3 each so you just toss them when the battery runs down.