Survival Kit in a Sardine Can

[SamT]

Saw this. Don't know anything about it except what's on the site. Haven't got mine yet.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/a396/

$9.99

"The kit includes one of each of the following items: non-aspirin pain reliever, adhesive bandage, alcohol prep pad, antibiotic ointment, book of matches, compass, chewing gum, sugar, salt, energy nugget, duct tape, fire starter cube, first aid instructions, fish hook & line, note paper, pencil, razor blade, safety pin, reflective signal surface, tea bag, waterproof bag, whistle, and wire clip."

[Matt In Oklahoma]

looked at them 100 times, more for other folks than myself, but I've never gotten one and if i did I'd have to get 2 because i'd bust one open right away LOL

[Tofu]

I'm with Matt on this one. Just looking at the list of contents there is probably $3 worth of materials in the can. Get a small coffee can and you'll do the same job, plus get to play with your toys.

[EX121]

I agree with the Other Guys, you can make a better one yourself. The only slim reasons I can think of for one is to put in a boat and not mess with or as a gift to someone who wouldn't make their own.

[jmsneorrcom]

I like the idea of an altoids tin with items it it, that way you can practice with it

[Urban Survivalist]

I have a EDC kit I carry everyday but I made it myself. I used a plastic bullet box or container from my reloading supplies. The container is 2 1/2 incehs wide 3 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inches thick. the plastic is waterproof and won't rust also went carrying the EDC kit with keys or something metal it does not make untactical sounds. I have compiled the following into my kit.
1) 3 feet of duct tape
2) 2 razor blades
3) 3 feet of dental floss
4) A buck knife with 2 blades
5) A mini Leatherman multi-tool
6) 3 6 inch zip ties
7) Water proof matches and striker
8) One foot square tinfoil
9) 6 feet of black tread
10) Pain medication
11) Allergy medication
12) Steel wool
13) P38 can opener
14) 3 rubber bands
15) 2 paper clips
16) 2 Band-Aids
17) 1 wet wipe
18) 3 feet of Para cord
19) 2 toothpicks
20) 3 inch saw blade
21) 1 large rubber glove
22) 1 safety pin

By the way EDC kit stands for (everday carry) and i carry mine everyday and yes I have used it and it has gotting me out of a jam twice. These kits are great as long as you make your own.