There are some things that I have wanted to offer for a while and with the help of my lovely wife we put together some Personal Survival Kits or PSK's. These handy little kits are made to stuff into a pocket, pack, purse or whatever just in case you may have to spend an unintended evening in the woods.
We decided that the contents of these kits would have to fit into an Altoids tin. While spending one night in the woods shouldn't be anything major, it can be very disorienting and lead to any number of problems. Hunters, fishermen, backpackers, hikers or anyone that goes out to the woods should be prepared with a minimum of gear. The biggest issue when someone is lost or turned around in the woods is their own self. They tend to doubt their abilities and then their gear. With just a few items you can keep your mind focused on keeping yourself as comfortable as you can for your overnight stay. A fire will help you to stay warm and ease your mind.
The kits have the basics for starting a fire, water purification, navigation, repairing torn clothing or packs, first aid, fishing and signaling. I will offer these with or without my P.A.T.(Pats Altoids Tin) knife and I'll also keep emergency blankets on hand.
Just as you make preparations for most things you do, this gives you a little assurance that you have at least minimal gear with you when you visit the out-of-doors. PSK's don't stop things from happening but can give you some peace of mind that a little incident doesn't have to turn into a major rescue mission. Thousands of folks each year get stuck outdoors when weather hits unexpectedly, lost or injured. Don't get caught empty handed.
For fun Leslie put together a Mini PSK too. It has less of everything, but most of the same items as the PSK. Can you see the cute little mini knife at the bottom? It is made to cut. All of this stuff fits into a mini Altoids tin. It is crazy!!!
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