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--Personal Survival Kit--
stored in an Otterbox 1000
with a 12 ft 550 paracord lanyard (whipped down to 1 ft)

-Signaling

Fox 40 Resuce Howler whistle
2x3 signal mirror (protected with duct tape)

-Fire Starters

12 waterproofed strike anywhere matches w/ strike strip
re-light birthday candle
spark lite
5 quicktab tinders

-First Aid

3 tubes antibiotic ointment
5 wound closure strips
4 antiseptic alcohol pads
2 2x2 gauze pads

-Emergency Devices

2 razor blades
scalpel blade (#22)
hacksaw blade (18 tpi)
fishing kit
5 split shot sinkers
1 extra large hook
5 small hooks
5 med hooks
5 snap swivels
25 ft 20 lb test fishing line
photon micro light freedom
compass (20mm)
23 iodine tablets

-Multi Purpose

5 sq ft HD aluminum foil
2 Gerber bags
P-38 can opener
26 in duct tape
2 sheets Rite in Rain paper
1 space pen refill - (forgot to put it in the picture)
6 ft steel wire (0.020)
commando wire saw
3 twist ties
2 rubber bands
10 ft braided nylon line
1 large needle
1 medium needle
15 ft HD nylon thread
safety pins
2 large
2 med
2 small

So, what do you think? $0.02 welcome, I may have overlooked something that everyone else can point out.

I designed this kit to be a small SHTF backup for a camping/hiking/outdoor emergency. I am usually dressed properly (BDU pants, long underwear, waterproof jacket, solid boots, hat, etc) and I always carry a good knife (DR RSK M1 on the way), lighter, and bandanna in my pockets. When camping I have backpack, food, water in canteens, tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, first aid kit, etc. So again, this is a redundant backup for real emergencies, but I also think that I could get along OK with solely this kit.

- Matt

(My PSK for while on Coast Guard ships is the next project!)