How to Make a Survival Kit in a Tin
Find an old tobacco tin or a boiled sweets tin., A folded square of tin foil., A whistle., A short sealed drinking straw., A dozen matches dipped in paraffin wax., A candle stub., Three 1-inch squares of inner-tube rubber., Three Vaseline-covered...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find an old tobacco tin or a boiled sweets tin.
As well as its main storage space its lid is highly reflective. -
Step 2: A folded square of tin foil.
This can be fashioned into a small pan to collect water to boil or drink, for cooking or washing out of. , Preferably your loudest whistle. , Containing domestic bleach for water purification. , Dipping them in wax keeps them dry.
If you're at a loose end you can eat the wax scrapings.
Scrape the wax off when you need the match. , A combination of uses: a waterproof lighter, lubricant and food stuff. , Amazing water-proof firelighters. , Another combo use tool:
An effective firelighter, first-aid swab and lubricant. , This a good a message-writer, obviously, but its lead will also provide an excellent lubricant.
An added bonus is its shavings can be used as dry tinder.
The notebook is optional , In addition to its first aid uses it can make essential repairs and can be used as a trap for insects
-perfect bait. , Use in combination with the tape to get insects for dinner.
Bee soup is quite nourishing. , You can use these for obvious clothing repairs or as a fishing hook.
Grab a long stick, your caught insects, attach a pin and some foil for the lure and you're on your way. , Will improve the taste of any of the ghastly things you may have to eat. , I bet you knew I would include this.
For gutting, skinning, sawing and so forth.
Preferably get a high end model with as many attachments as you can. , In addition to its uses as shelter suspension, strung between trees, it can be used for hang food or clothes.
Plus its inner filaments are perfect for sewing, snare-manufacture, tying off your water container and, especially fishing.
Also ideal dental floss. , Use it to find water and nearest civilisation. -
Step 3: A whistle.
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Step 4: A short sealed drinking straw.
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Step 5: A dozen matches dipped in paraffin wax.
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Step 6: A candle stub.
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Step 7: Three 1-inch squares of inner-tube rubber.
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Step 8: Three Vaseline-covered cotton balls.
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Step 9: A soft pencil and small notepad.
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Step 10: A small roll of waterproof surgical tape.
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Step 11: A sugar lump.
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Step 12: Six safety pins with thread.
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Step 13: A stock cube of your favourite flavour.
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Step 14: A small Swiss Army Knife.
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Step 15: 10 feet (3.0 m) of multi-strand parachute cord
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Step 16: wrapped round the tin.
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Step 17: A compass.
Detailed Guide
As well as its main storage space its lid is highly reflective.
This can be fashioned into a small pan to collect water to boil or drink, for cooking or washing out of. , Preferably your loudest whistle. , Containing domestic bleach for water purification. , Dipping them in wax keeps them dry.
If you're at a loose end you can eat the wax scrapings.
Scrape the wax off when you need the match. , A combination of uses: a waterproof lighter, lubricant and food stuff. , Amazing water-proof firelighters. , Another combo use tool:
An effective firelighter, first-aid swab and lubricant. , This a good a message-writer, obviously, but its lead will also provide an excellent lubricant.
An added bonus is its shavings can be used as dry tinder.
The notebook is optional , In addition to its first aid uses it can make essential repairs and can be used as a trap for insects
-perfect bait. , Use in combination with the tape to get insects for dinner.
Bee soup is quite nourishing. , You can use these for obvious clothing repairs or as a fishing hook.
Grab a long stick, your caught insects, attach a pin and some foil for the lure and you're on your way. , Will improve the taste of any of the ghastly things you may have to eat. , I bet you knew I would include this.
For gutting, skinning, sawing and so forth.
Preferably get a high end model with as many attachments as you can. , In addition to its uses as shelter suspension, strung between trees, it can be used for hang food or clothes.
Plus its inner filaments are perfect for sewing, snare-manufacture, tying off your water container and, especially fishing.
Also ideal dental floss. , Use it to find water and nearest civilisation.
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Diane Campbell
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