2oz tin kit

[munchh]

Hi, is there a definitive tabacco tin list?

I'm assuming it is quite diverse.

Cheers.

[Reservior]

I doubt you will find a definitive list to be honest. No point having a fishing kit in there if you live in central London and have no idea how to use it, for example.

It's an interesting exercise in ingenuity, building your own. I don't have one anymore.

[munchh]

I just thought there might be some basic essensials and then you add to that depending?

[Reservior]

I'm probably not the best person to comment to be honest, as I don't really see a use for them, for me. The first and only one, I made up, was in a tobacco tin and I was 12 years old, and it was more an exercise in nicking the tin out of my dads various tool chests without him noticing. I put some waterproof matches in it, old Skool ones - normal matches with the heads dipped in melted candle wax. I had some line and fishing hooks in there, a 2p coin (you could use them in a telephone box in those days) and, probably, some other stuff that I don't remember now.

As I said, probably more use as an exercise in ingenuity rather than anything else. You can carry something far more useful which can contain much more in the way of useful stuff, just as easily. I've never really been a fan of the Snugpak Response Pak, I've bought 3 in my time, sold two of them and will probably sell my third on EBay his weekend. That's a personal thing with them though. Have a look at one and similar bags, you can create something far more useful.

[The Ace of Spades]

If you are considering putting together a tobacco tin survival kit, some items to consider would be:

Waterproof Matches + Striker, and/or Small Bic Lighter or Ferro Rod.
Trick Birthday Candle (Re-ignites when blown out).
Stanley Knife Blade.
Button Compass.
First Aid Items - Plasters, Small Crepe Bandage, Small Wound Dressing, Alcohol Wipes, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Piriton, Safety Pins.
Water Purification Tablets.
Small Sewing Kit.
Small Fishing Kit - If Applicable. Line and hooks have other uses.
Small Pencil.
2 Sheets of Notepaper.
Tin Foil - Folded to fit.
Small Whistle.
Cotton Wool - Helps to stop things rattling and useful for tinder.
Lipsalve.
3 Metres of Strong Cordage - Or as much as you can fit.

Seal tin with electrical tape to keep waterproof.

A lot of people carry a small kit like this, myself included, when out exploring in the sticks. Personally, I think these kits are a useful back up to your main kit and should be kept in a jacket or trouser pocket. If you were to lose, or had to ditch, your main bag, at least you would have something on you to help you through a situation. All other important items should be mounted on your belt or in pockets. Luxeries go in your pack.

That's my take on it anyway, hope this helps.

Ace.

[tigs]

basics

Vinyl Tape

para cord

pen knife

Matches

Pencil

Button compass

Whistle

Wire Saw

water purification tablets

Sewing kit

Safety Pins

Snare Wire

Candle

Flint & Striker

Hacksaw Blade

Fishing kit

[munchh]

Thanks guys, thats the sort of thing i was thinking about, good to know im on the right track.

But yeah, more a backup, i was also thinking what a great gift for someone that you know that does not think in the same way as us?

Cheers.

[Attack Warning Red]

I remember when I was in the Scouts, I had a survival tin in an old mustard tin. Can't remember what was in it though. No doubt matches and pen knife at least!

Funnily enough, I'm actually currently interested in a small EDC as an alternative to my main EDC. This is because I'm carrying my laptop to work in a case, and don't have room for my full EDC. This thread has inspired me to actually sort this out, thanks!

[junmist]

Thanks guys, thats the sort of thing i was thinking about, good to know im on the right track.

But yeah, more a backup, i was also thinking what a great gift for someone that you know that does not think in the same way as us?

Cheers.

I like the gift idea for none preppers but one thing no one has mention is something bright most proberly a ribbon as this is in a tin. This is so that if the person is lost or in a snow storm(globle warming) you can tie it onto something to mark your position for rescuers to spot it.

[Reservior]

I like the gift idea for none preppers but one thing no one has mention is something bright most proberly a ribbon as this is in a tin. This is so that if the person is lost or in a snow storm(globle warming) you can tie it onto something to mark your position for rescuers to spot it.

I like that idea. I keep glow sticks in our car bags for such circumstances.