Gaye Levy
Five pieces of gear that should be in every backpack, every purse and every glove box. The list is a simple one and while the sky is the limit when it comes to gear, the entire kit can be put together with quality items for less than $55.
The Pocket Survival Kit
Pocket Knife
Mini Flashlight
Paracord Bracelet
Flint & Steel
Survival & Safety Whistle
Surprised? Well remember this: this is a very basic and very portable gear kit. It does not include water, protein bars, pepper spray and the host of other items that I always have near me. This is the kit you put together for yourself, your partner, your spouse or the reluctant brother-in-law who is just getting started on his prepping journey.
The Details
My picks have all been recommended before and they are being recommended again. They simply work. All can be purchased for a reasonable price and all have above average if not superior, five start ratings for existing users. Shall we begin?
There is a lot to like about the Kershaw OSO Sweet Knife. This “oh so sweet” knife is solidly built, stainless steel knife that comes razor sharp right out of the package. It will pretty much cut through anything the price is amazing. About $23.
Here is another of my favorites. The Streamlight Nano Light Keychain LED Flashlight is extremely small and light weight yet it will throw off a decent amount of super-bright light. At just .36 ounces and 1.47 inches long, the Streamlight Nano Light Keychain Flashlight will take up a minimum of space in your pocket or bag. About $7.
If you have the time and interest, you can easily put together your own Paracord Survival Bracelet
There are a thousand uses for Paracord but some of the most common are to make gear repairs, to strap things together (or up or down) and make a tow line. But like I said, there are thousands of uses for this extremely durable and extremely strong cord. About $7.
When being heard is a matter of safety or even life and death. you want a whistle that is no only loud but that can be heard for a long distance. I settled on this particular Windstorm Safety Whistle
The last item in our Portable Survival Kit is a Swedish Firesteel
The Final Word
Again, I do not want to give you the impression that this kit is the be all and end all of survival kits. It is not. But what it is is a good, basic starter kit or secondary kit for someone getting started or someone who needs to put together a kit to carry with them at all times as they go about their daily business. And that, I believe, just about includes everyone.
