Originally Posted By: KenK

Again, in my own view, if the kit isn't with you at ALL times when outdoors, then its not a survival kit - its backpacking/camping gear. People simply don't expect to have to survive - it comes without warning.

Just my view.


I respect your view and I agree that itīs very important to carry as much as you can in your pocket, etc. but I wouldnīt hesitate to call a certain gear a part of my survival kit if itīs carried in my backpack. If itīs there as an answer for situations when things go bad itīs sure part of my "survival kit". Whether itīs every second with me is in my opinion different thing - it doesnīt make it camping/backpacking gear when it is in fact designed and/or carried for possible survival situation.

My survival kit consists of two parts - first part are the most important survival items I carry in my pockets and the heavier and bigger part is in my backpack, ... . Just my perspective.