Altoids Tin Survival Kit

In today’s post I thought we would take a look at a small survival kit based on an Altoids tin. I carry this in a pocket along with my Altoids Tin Fishing Kit. These two items along with a knife and some paracord can go a long way to helping you out if you get lost in the woods while you are hiking, hunting or just enjoying the outdoors.

Altoids Tin Fishing Kit

5.I like Altoids tins for making a variety of small kits to put in my Bug Out Bag or in my Everyday carry. Today we will take a look at a small emergency fishing kit. This kit will need to be personalized for your area but here is a list of the contents for mine.

Contents

1. Hooks (10) – Use an assortment of sizes based on the fishing in your area.

2. Steel Leaders (2) – A must if you are fishing for pickerel.

3. Assortment of Flies – These should be based on your area use proven performers.

4. Assortment of lures – Add 1 or 2 of your favorites.

5. Rubber grubs or worms (2 or 3) Use colors that work in your area.

6. Sinkers – I carry 10 in a small ziplock bag.

7. Swivels – I carry 10 of assorted sizes in a small ziplock bag.

8. Approximately 30 feet of spiderwire or monofilament line.

I have tried this in the field with some success. Cut a long straight stick and cut a notch in one end to tie the line to worked best for me. I have included a few flies and a couple of lures but I find a hook with a night crawler on it will allow me to catch fish most of the time.

Every Day Carry (EDC) First Aid Kit

In December I took a look at my Every Day Carry (EDC) items and decided I hand some gaps in my EDC gear. I only carried two or three band aids for first aid purposes.  Writing this blog is forcing me to take a closer look at my own preps and helps me fill in any gaps found. This kit will fit in Altoids tin and fits easily in a pocket. I have a larger first aid kit as well that will be the subject of a future post.

Altoids First Aid Kit

Ibuprofen  (10) –  Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever and fever reducer.  Pack then on small Ziploc bags available from the craft section of Wal- Mart

Pseudoephedrine  (Sudafed)  (8) – Good for colds and allergies.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)  ( 5 ) – Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It is used for seasonal allergies and allergic reactions. Packed in a ziplock bag

Moist towelette (2)- You can use these to clean an area on your skin or to wash your hands. I save the ones from take out orders

Sting Relief (2) – For insect bites.

Neosporin (1) – Triple Antibiotic ointment.

Band-Aids  (4)– These are the regular size band aids.

Floss stick (1)– This stick also has a pick on the other end.

Sterile Alcohol Prep Pad (2) – For cleaning small cuts