JOEGREEN,



You mention two LEDs, but only one by name. What's the other one? You also mention having a PSK in a zippered wallet. Is this wallet a dedicated PSK? What make/model is the wallet and what items comprise your PSK? Is this for real survival or more for comfort/convenience? I'm always trying to improve my own daily carry.

Craig,
The LED is a Photon knockoff from County Comm. The have a deal for 20 lights for $20. It doesn't have all of the features of a Photon 3, but does have a sliding on/off switch. Here's a link:
http://www.countycomm.com/light10.htm

The wallet is a zippered cloth wallet that I bought about a year ago at Staples. I recently tried to get another one, but even after searching their website, came up empty. The tag on the wallet says "Tr@vel.net". I think I paid about $10 for it. I'll see if I can get a picture of it, maybe you'll have more luck than I had. Here's an Eagle Creek version, it's similar in size to item #40187, but the fold of the wallet is on the longer side, not the shorter side like in the picture:
http://travelgizmos.com/EagleCreek/WalletsClutches.htm?mgiToken=1YACJ6MTETRS3IH

The PSK is a combination survival/convenience. I have the usual PSK stuff, plus I carry a credit card, an ATM card, a few stamps, a couple of checks, $100 cash, paper clips, and an inch long piece of a hot glue stick. I also have a paper "ruler", which I laminated with clear tape. I try not to open it, as something usually falls out, and I really want it only for emergencies. The one thing missing is some type of signal mirror. I do have a whistle, and I guess I could always start a signal fire.;)

What's that ???????????


TIA

JOEGREEN,

Thanks for the info. It's always enlightening to learn how other folks around here do things.

Look here: The Original Shove Knife

See here:
http://www.rescuestuff.net/online_store/hand_tools.htm

It is used to open locked doors. Pete

Isn't the "Shove it" considered burglar tools in some parts of the US unless you are in a regulated trade that permits their possesion?

Wisconsin considers something like that as a burglar tool if found in the possesion of previously convicted burglars.

I have a very nice set of lock picks that can be owned in Wisconsin so long as you are not caught using them illegally.

Bountyhunter

I am sure various states and jurisdictions view possession of a shove knife and/or slim jims to be illegal. I would suggest checking with local law enforcement. I carry both in my car, if ever I were to be stopped and searched; it would take several hours, as I have all of my rescue (rope and swiftwater), fire gear and EMS equipment and supplies. Depending upon the officer, I am sure they could find justification to arrest me. However, I would suspect they would take into consideration my rescue/EMS responsibilities and my motive for carrying such tools. Pete

Few years ago I had a job where I installed E-911 equipment and Computer Aided Dispatching systems. Was at a small town dispatch center with a co-worker when a policeman came in at the end of a shift and had this metal thing he took from some kids that were loitering around closed busineses. He didn't know what it was so my co-worker says "I know what it is, here I'll show you". He tool the tool and the policeman outside the dispatch room and locked and shut the door behind him, then we heard the door knob jiggle as he demonstrated that it was locked then in a few seconds popped the door open and let himself back in. The policeman that was with us then took the tool back and said he should arrest us just for knowing what that was <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The things they teach us firefighters would land those predisposed to crime in jail in a heartbeat <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />. I would venture to say I can break into almost any car, store, home. Granted there would be significant damage, but I would get in never the less <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />. Pete