Murph's Personal Survival Kit (PSK)

[Murph]

I like having this little guy on hand for when I go on adventures in the woods.

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Safety Pins
Knife
Zip Ties
Bandanna
ParaCord
Lighter
Fire Steel
Thermometer w/ button compass
Sharpie
Whistle
Space Blanket
Poncho
Compass
Flashlight (Single AA LED)
Multi-tool
Bug Spray
Hand Sanitizer
Duct Tape
Batteries
Tinder
Ziplock Bags
"Smalls" Candle
Can Opener
Wet Naps
(Blue list of everything on top of orange flagging tape)

Added recently, but not pictured:
SaberCut Saw
1L Platypus Water Bag
Browning 2x AAA Head Lamp
Frontier Filter Straw
Repair Kit w/ Needles & Thread
Metal Signal Mirror
Snickers Marathon Bars
*Small FAK - Needs to be improved.

Also, the pouch is offically stuffed. I'm thinking about picking up one slightly bigger.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

i like it. its like a FAT survival tin if you will.

[Murph]

i like it. its like a FAT survival tin if you will.

Yeah, I guess so... The pouch is MOLLE with 4 snaps on the back, and measures: 4.5" H x 8.5" W x 3.5" D

Link to the pouch manufacturer's site:
http://www.condoroutdoor.com/ma8utilitypouch.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[elkhills]

Looks good!

I found a deal on those straws here http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP174-1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Murph]

Looks good!

I found a deal on those straws here http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP174-1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's exactly what I was going to use! I have one already, but want to get a spare or two, one specifically for this kit.

[bltjr1951]

What kind of "can opener" is that??
Old eyes can't make out details.
Link??

Does the thermometer have a compass on it also??

[Murph]

What kind of "can opener" is that??
Old eyes can't make out details.
Link??

Does the thermometer have a compass on it also??

It's your average P-38 can opener, available pretty much everywhere.


Oh, I didn't mention the little thermometer w/ button compass, good save!

[bltjr1951]

It's your average P-38 can opener, available pretty much everywhere.

Too shiny and ring hole in wrong place for normal P38??

My bad, my P51 has hole in bottom and is shiny too.

[Murph]

It's your average P-38 can opener, available pretty much everywhere.

Too shiny and ring hole in wrong place for normal P38??

My bad, my P51 has hole in bottom and is shiny too.

Yup... one or the other, I figured.

[Aceman]

Kind of like my Survival Pouch - Maxpedition 3x5(x1.5). I like that FAT Survival Tin - great description.

[Murph]

I'm thinking about upgrading to the following bag. Still has MOLLE, but also a shoulder strap, and of course is bigger.

http://www.condoroutdoor.com/127modular ... ntbag.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The only thing I'm worried about is over-packing things with stuff that isn't needed.

[Veritas]

I'm thinking about upgrading to the following bag. Still has MOLLE, but also a shoulder strap, and of course is bigger.

http://www.condoroutdoor.com/127modular ... ntbag.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The only thing I'm worried about is over-packing things with stuff that isn't needed.

I like this: http://www.countycomm.com/minebag.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I have been using it for random stuff and it works pretty well.

Don't know if there is a big price difference, but the CC bag looks smaller.

[Murph]

I have one of those "Mine Bags", actually... It's bigger than the "Deploy Bag" I linked too, I'd say about twice as big. I use my "Mine Bag" as a catch-all med kit.

[Veritas]

I have one of those "Mine Bags", actually... It's bigger than the "Deploy Bag" I linked too, I'd say about twice as big. I use my "Mine Bag" as a catch-all med kit.

Huh, the CC website says the mine bag is 12" x 8" x 4.25" and the one you linked to says 6" H x 12" W x 5.5" D. Figured it was close enough. Where is the price on that one, or are you buying from another site? I am looking for a bag for my vehicle FAK, and I was actually thinking about getting another EOD bag, but I could change my mind if it is cheaper.

[Murph]

Google Shopping has them in the $15 to $25 range.

http://www.google.com/products?q=molle+ ... +bag&hl=en" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A number of different companies make them, and there are plenty of places that sell them.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

how do you like condors products? i have the EMT pouch im using on my belt rig. it will serve as a PSK/FAK. i also have a double mag pouch which so far is holding up well ( ive owned it for a while now ). i think their stuff is made good for the money. i also have the condor riggers belt, and again it seems very well built for what i will use it for. im not far from getting my belt rig done ( still a few more small items to order ). some items will be maxpedtition, like a mini rolypolly and a radio pouch....still going round and round about how i will carry my .45

i wanna post it up in a BAD way...its just not done yet.

[Veritas]

how do you like condors products?

That's kind of what I was getting at, but I think he just wants that style of bag, not that exact bag from Condor...I could be wrong again though.

[elkhills]

There are a bunch of packs on the market in this style. And I am not a fan of Condor.

Murph, for your money check out the Snugpak version.

I went with the Maxped Proteus.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

how do you like condors products?

That's kind of what I was getting at, but I think he just wants that style of bag, not that exact bag from Condor...I could be wrong again though.

the pouch in the OP is condor, so i was wondering how he likes that pouch.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

ELK...why are you not a fan of condor. i know you like maxpedition, and i do too, but it can be pricey. i think condor is a good choice for certain things. its seems well enough built, and the price is good.

[elkhills]

To be honest, I only have one product of theirs- and I don't think the quality or materials are on par with the competition. No doubt other people bad mouthing them plays into the subconscious somehow, too. I started a thread comparing a few things side by side to illustrate some of that.
But yeah, Condor is cheap and I'm sure for some things that's just fine, ie. small pouches. Typically in life, ya get what ya pay for, seems gear is no different.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

To be honest, I only have one product of theirs- and I don't think the quality or materials are on par with the competition. No doubt other people bad mouthing them plays into the subconscious somehow, too. I started a thread comparing a few things side by side to illustrate some of that.
But yeah, Condor is cheap and I'm sure for some things that's just fine, ie. small pouches. Typically in life, ya get what ya pay for, seems gear is no different.

gotcha. i agree its not made as good as mexpadition, but again you pay the price for that gear. i think some people trash things just because they are cheap. maybe they have owned the specific item, but most times they havnt. they just "heard" that a product sucks, so it must suck.

the amount of bitching people do about failed gear or anything for that matter is directly related to how much they spent on the item. if sombody spend 25.00 on a backpack and it failed they would have no problem telling the world that it failed/sucked. if that same person spent 500.00 on a back pack and it failed you wouldnt hear a thing about it.

[Murph]

I don't want to get completely off topic with talking about different brands of pouches and stuff. But here's my quick take. I own a number of condor, and other brands too. Condor makes good products at a good price for general use. If I need something that I know will absolutely not fail me, I do look elsewhere, though.

So what about the actual contents of the PSK?

[xxxDarksidexxx]

I don't want to get completely off topic with talking about different brands of pouches and stuff. But here's my quick take. I own a number of condor, and other brands too. Condor makes good products at a good price for general use. If I need something that I know will absolutely not fail me, I do look elsewhere, though.

So what about the actual contents of the PSK?

yeah didnt mean to take your thread of topic. are you asking about the actual contents of mine or yours?