Watched ‘s youtube videos (3 parts) on the urban survival kit. With the events in Haiti, Katrina a few years back, the 3 hurricanes that hit us here in Central Florida,Hurricane Andrew, and now the growing possibility of government-over-spending-driven economic collapse in the U.S., I took out the urban survival kit I put together a few years ago (after Hurricane Charlie) and decided to do some updates.
(as usual) has done a great job in his videos and the USK series is no exception. I did a quick google search and found that “thegogetter222” posted the written BOM (bill of materials) from the video on the www.huntingpa.com wilderness/survival forum (). Thanks dude!Here’s the post (with some format fixes):
From Nutinfancy – Urban Survival Kit, Level 1, Level 2 first aid kits
Urban Survival Kit
CARRY CASES
- Small day pack (Kelty “Cadence”) zipped organization pouches, Columbia® Toiletry Valet.
COMMS
- Survival crank or small transistor radio (AA variety like Sony Panasonic RF-P50, Sony ICF-S10MK2,Grundig Mini-300 are good options)
- 2-way AA cell-capable radios (Motorola #MR351R shown) with 550 cord lanyards
- Mini polycarbonate signal mirror (Gerber shown)
- Flare pen or gyro jet with extra flares (optional; also hand held compact signal flares)
- 2 loud whistles (options: Fox, WindStorm, NRS Storm Safety-brand whistles, ‘Ray Gonia’ dog training whistle)
- 2 fine tip black Sharpie® markers, Post Its®, index cards, waterproof paper (Write in the Rain)
- Fenix L1D and LD20 AA multi-mode flashlights with light cones (red, white)
- Fenix light headband, Streamlight Stylus Pro penlight, 8 (min) lithium AA and 4 (min) AAA batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium shown)
PROTECTIVE GEAR
- Heavy leather gloves (Petzl rapelling gloves shown, any high quality can work)
- 4 pair disposable Nitrile exam gloves
- Safety glasses/sun glasses
- Dust masks (2 min)
- Foam ear plugs (3 pair)
- Respirator if SAWC permits (AO Safety® model shown)
- Sunscreen & chapstick
- Disposable plastic poncho or rain suit
- Skull cap and/or sweat band
- Adventure Medical Kits Thermo-Lite 2 Bivy bags (1 small, 1 large)
TOOLS
- Leatherman Super Tool 300 (or equivalent)
- Pry bar (options: Stanley “Wonder Bar II,” 10’/25cm “Claw Bar”)
- Multi-bit drivers (like Stanley #68-107 Fiberglass Screwdriver)
- Gas shutoff wretch (not shown)
- Heavy wire
- Heavy duty aluminum foil
- Gorilla® brand duct tape
- 3M® electrical tape, mini hacksaw (like Stanley MiniHack #20-807 shown)
- Spring loaded punch
- 100 ft 550 nylon cord wrapped on tempered hardboard winder
- 25 ft heavy duty nylon cord (on exterior to case belay and lashing)
- Portable saw if SAWC permit
- Dedicated wire snips
- 1 small can WD-40
- Stanley Stanley #10-16 Utility knife with extra blades (or Gerber EAB model, reviewed)
- Dedicated mini-scissors (Gerber shown)
- Flint and steel (like “Light My Fire” brand shown)
- 2 packs Trioxane fuel bars
- Adjustable lighter, REI “Lifeboat” matches
SELF DEFENSE
- Large OC pepper spray container (as big as SAWC allow; UDAP® brand 8 oz bear spray excellent)
- Folding tactical/utility blade (Buck Vantage Select shown, many other great options reviewed)
- Kel-Tec P3-AT .380 auto pistol with extra mag, 50 rds minimum 90 gr Federal HydraShok® ammo
- Uncle Mikes Size 10 ankle holster & belt holster (Fobus also good), spare mag case (“RIPOFF” brand shown)
- mid-size survival knife (options: Ontario SP-17, CS SRK, KaBar Combat, Fallkniven A1, Randall RC-5,etc)
MEDICAL
- Level 1 Nutnfancy First Aid Kit (see review & list below)
WATER
- Nalgene folding Wide-Mouth Canteen 96 oz #2595-0096
- Coffee or paint screen pre-filters
- Collapsible backpacking bucket
FOOD
- As many energy/candy bars (solid chocolate store best) that SAWC allow
- 2 freeze-dried meals
LEVEL 1 First Aid – Mobility – 5.5 ounces very slim profile – blood loss, disinfecting, minor pain, and bandage exchange
