Comprehensive Lightweight Survival Kit by Ozark Mountain Pre

[juki0h]

put a satelite phone in there too

[Frooshmeister]

I use a leatherman wave as well, it's served me well for over 12 years. You might want to use a metal container so that you can boil your water. Chemically treating your water won't kill all the viruses/parasites. If you filter it with a bandana or a sock filled with rocks/dirt/charcoal then that would work but I wouldn't drink any water without boiling since it is 100% foolproof.

[SignedSign]

addition.. I disagre on the comment to add a fresnel wallet size lens, the already included firesteel does the work 10 times better and last for 3k strikes (years of use) not to mention the firesteel makes a awsome nighttime signaling device as the intense bright sparks from the firesteel can be seen from miles away, you can even signal in morsecode with it (sos), but to get back to the lens, you rarly find yourself in a survival situation in good sunny weather when it can even be used.

[SignedSign]

I agree on a extra small pocket knife in the kit, out in the woods a knife has so much more uses than a pair of tiny scissors, you have 3 options to make fire, but only the small scissors as a backup knife incase you lost or forgot your pocket knife your carrying

[bluemountaingunworks]

@SignedSign I carry 3 knives on my person EDC; a 4 1/2" fixed blade in a belt-sheath w/ firesteel, a Swiss Army in the pocket, and a Leatherman Wave on the belt as well. Got it covered! Thanks and God Bless, Jerry

[juki0h]

your missing one more crucial tool for making fire, a fresnel wallet size lens, cheap and super light and compact.

[Smith28Adventure]

Great kit, very large though. You could fit the same amount of stuff into one of those little tin kts. Without the bottle of course..

[swilliams2482]

In the title, you stated "Lightweight". I must agree, that you have achieved that goal. When it comes to survival, I tend to pack heavy, but to each his own. I'd suggest adding a few small items that would be well worth their weight. A peeless whistle like the Fox 40, signal mirror, blaze orange bandana, and a few poly bags for water collection. In addition, I'd look into a better compass. The one on the whistle is ok, but there are so many better choices. Just my opinions. Good job overall.

[TheMasterofsurvival]

ifyyou are making akit like that keep a pocket knive in there, like the ones you can get at hardware stores for 5 bucks or so

[bluemountaingunworks]

@TheMasterofsurvival Great idea! Merry Christmas and God Bless, Jerry

[wb5mgr]

Great kit! Couple of suggestions... I'd roll up a ziplock bag in the nalgene to use for holding your kit items when the bottle is full of water. Scrap those scissors and get a pair of Klein or Ideal communications scissors (much tougher). Clip a good carabiner on the bottle loop to attach to your belt. Add a bandana in the bottle, very useful. Small signal mirror would be good too (countycomm).

[bluemountaingunworks]

@wb5mgr Those would all be very useful additions to this kit. Thanks so much for the ideas. Merry Christmas and God Bless, Jerry

[bushcraftbrothers737]

go stands for ... general issuie??

[bluemountaingunworks]

@bushcraftbrothers737 G.I. is an acronym for "government issue" or "general issue". It originated during WWII and has been used since to indicate any piece of U.S. military equipment. It is also used as a common name for the American fighting man; hence G.I. Joe. Hope this helps and God Bless, Jerry

[willtry2survive]

Good Job Jerry, I placed a small square of mirror on the flat surface on my whistle. weighs nothing, I can always use it to signal. I put a small button flash light in mine. Take care.

[bluemountaingunworks]

@willtry2survive  Great additions! I thought about those button LED lights, but have yet to add one. Take care, Jerry

[bluemountaingunworks]

I purchased the whistle from a local outfit called Paracord. They do have a website and are a sister company of Wilson Combat. I believe it was around $6. God Bless, Jerry

[cougarbahia]

gr8 video ty. pls where did u get that whistle with compass and thermometer? love to have 1, i live in canada. ty karen

[ohioriverfisherman94]

@cougarbahia wallmart for like 5 bucks and they have magnifiing glass for fire

[zerk54]

Thank you for that tip about the lighter at altitude. I'm a lowlander and would not have known that.

[bluemountaingunworks]

@zerk54 You bet! Glad I could help. I lived at 8000' for the last 7 years and played alot over 10000'. It is interesting to notice what the atmospheric pressure and oxygen levels will effect. Not only are the disposable lighters unreliable but ATV's, chainsaws, generators, and other small engines need to be tuned for high altitude use. Take care and God Bless, Jerry

[ascorpio09]

great set up nice kit! thanks for sharing!

[bluemountaingunworks]

@ascorpio09 Thanks so much. I'm glad you liked it . God Bless, Jerry