THE DAY KIT
6/6/20
Everyone should have a couple of Day Kits stored away in a handy and accesable place. these kits should be stored in a easy to grab container in your office, cars, home, boat, or anywhere you may be when a disaster hits. here are some suggestions as to what you should keep in it. (NOTE: This is not your bug out bag)
Fishing line in your wallet
12 TO 15 4 to 10-pound mono filament test. If you really get into it get low stretch and little memory line. Line loses up to a third of its strength at the knot, so we recommend that you size fishing line generously
Make sure the line's test matches the average weight of the targeted species, is capable of absorbing shock loads when the fish hits, and has enough strength in the knot areas. Bait-casting on a lake requires lighter and more sensitive line than saltwater game fishing because it is a more active style of fishing and the targeted species are smaller. Common mono-filament has more stretch than braided high-tech line and takes up more room on the spool. Performance lines such as Spectra sell at a higher price point because their production is more lavish than Nylon or Dacron but we consider them a good value because they offer more sensitivity, abrasion resistance and knot strength, while they have low stretch and next to no memory. Line with moderate stretch is good for trolling because it may be the difference between hooking the fish or ripping the hook right out of its mouth. Good advice when buying line is to buy lots of it because you will find that you lose more than you expect.
Candy
Hard candy is the best, its small light, concentrated sugar. Great for quick energy and calories.
Belt and shoe laces
Belts suspenders, shoe laces are all very portable (you wear them) and can be used for all kinds of binding, straps, packs and tent draws, tourniquets, slings, garrotes,
Pocket knife
The uses for a pocket knife are unbounded, even more so if it’s a “gadget” knife with attachments for pliers, screw drivers, tweezers.
Charged cell phone: (with emergency phone numbers already programed in)
Also, think about one of those portable rechargers.
Bright colored material
To attract aerial rescuers (bandanna). Also can be used for clothing, bedding, slings bandages…
Pocket compass
Tiny compasses are invaluable in the wild. If you haven’t the wilds skills sets to find you directions or create a compass. Light, small, fairly durable.
Loose change
For coin operated machines
Chewing Gum
Chewing gum seems relatively useless at first glance. It does not really maintain its stickiness and it cannot be eaten. It can, however, help to combat feelings of hunger. This is due to the chewing motions that one does while using the gum. It can also help to maintain necessary saliva production. It can also be used as a temporary sealant and adhesive.
Coins
Coins can be used as scrapers as in c leaning an animal hide. They make excellent pestals for grinding grain and minerals. Even being used as a screwdriver is not out of the question.
Condoms/Balloon
You can use a condom to store drinking water in. It can hold 1 - 1.5 liters of water so if you can find drinkable water, a condom is a great vessel to carry it. Other survival uses of condoms are: as a floatation device, slingshot, latex glove, tourniquet and hair tie.
Dental floss
In addition to helping you maintain your dental health, dental floss is strong enough to be used to bind objects together like sticks to build a makeshift shelter. They can also be used to make snares for catching small animals or as a fishing line. Dental floss can also be used to hang food or clothes, to stitch wounds, to make a net and to mend clothing.
Eye glasses
If you wear glasses, then you can use those to build a fire and send out a distress signal. The glasses reflect sunlight so you can flash passersby or rescue personnel. If the lens of your glasses is made of glass not plastic, you can use it to start a fire. Gather some tinder and hold your glass a foot from the tinder. Angle it so that the sun concentrates on a small spot. Hold the position until the tinder starts smoldering. Blow on the tinder gently to ignite it. Add kindling to strengthen the fire.
You can also dismantle your glasses and use the wiring as a fish hook or as a small tool.
Paper clip
A paper clip has a crazy number of different uses. It is a rigid surface that is also malleable (bends easily), giving it extraordinary potential if used correctly.
This simple often taken-for-granted item can be very useful in a survival scenario. The many possible uses of this clip include: as splint for minor injuries of toes and fingers, antenna for small electronics, as fingernail cleaner, as an emergency fishhook, as a component for making a compass, as a safety pin and as a threading tool.
Pen/Pencil
The saying that the pen is mightier than the sword has never been more true. There are numerous more uses for a pencil than to simply mark things down. A pencil can prove to simply be a stick, a neutral object that can be combined with other objects to create a better tools. Perhaps more importantly it can serve as a tool that will allow you to gather your thoughts and wits to help you formulate a plan.
Socks
Socks fit into all categories not only do they keep your feet warm and comfortable but in a survival situation, socks can be used to strain water. Socks are not effective at removing microorganisms of course so after removing particles, boil the water to be safe. Other uses of socks in a survival scenario are: as gloves, potholder, pouch, sling or bandage, ear muffs, heat pack, weapon (if filled with rock) and as a pillow when stuffed.
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