MY S&W Survival Tool Kit

[team sidewinder]

I finally got all of the components for MY version of the S&W Emergency Survival Tool Kit that S&W used as a selling gimmick a few years ago. Lots of different components from the orginal kit that had either a snubby .460 or .500 but this fits my needs better anyway using the gun I already had.
1. 629-6 5" with S&W Tamer Orange Survival Kit Grips
2. Silva mirror compass
3. Buck Omni folder knife
4. Sparkie fire starter
5. Emergency space blanket
6. Wetfire firestarters
7. Starflash signal mirror
8. Orange 550 P-cord survival bracelet ( made by me ) 20ft of 550 P-cord
9. Surefire flashlight wrapped with orange 550 P-cord
10. Bear Attacks of The Century book ( don't read this book if bears scare you )
11. Garrett 310 Defender ammo in Tuff Quick Strips
12. Pelican Storm 2100 case
Some items are stored under the first foam layer and don't show up in the photo.

I would like to add some snare wire and a home made replica of the Ultimate Survival Technologies Sabre Saw

 

[everReady Rob]

Thats a pretty cool set-up. Did you have to hunt down everything or get complete, and the case, is it for this gun/kit?

 

[team sidewinder]

I had to run it all down separately and it is the same Pelican case that the original kit used I believe. Not sure how practical it all is but it was a fun winter project. Only problem I finished it way before winter is over.

 

[Tyrod]

Nice kit! I would have to substitute a crockegator book for the bear book.

 

[Double-O-Dave]

Very nice kit. My problem is that I tend to over pack trying to cover all possible contingencies. In other words, if it were mine, the dang thing would end up on wheels!

Nice work.

Regards,

Dave

 

[smokey04]

A lightweight addition that could prove very handy would be 6-12 condums[non-lubed] and a few lightweight nylon socks. A condum in a sock makes for a great canteen or storage vessel that tie onto a belt.They are also handy to waterproof or protect items. Nick

 

[gruntdeputy]

Dave,
Next up would be to incorporate a .22LR rifle and then a shotgun into your kit. That should take you up until early February.
Here in Southern Californian I’d substitute the bear attack book for sun screen.

Frank

 

[Dadsnugun]

I like it! The bear attack book is classic! Maybe you could also include a small volume of campfire ghost stories?

 

[Tyrod]

A lightweight addition that could prove very handy would be 6-12 condums[non-lubed] and a few lightweight nylon socks. A condum in a sock makes for a great canteen or storage vessel that tie onto a belt.They are also handy to waterproof or protect items. Nick

Aww, c'mon this didn't even go the way I thought it would.

 

[C Islander]

That's pretty cool. There's a small shop near me that had one of the original kits in their showcase. I haven't been there for a while, but I'd bet it's still there.

 

[Sportsterguy]

Great start and great idea. Everyone should have a 30 day survival kit. Three days does not cut it! Have always hunted and camped since I was 8 years old. Prior to retiring from the Coast Guard after 24 years I was a Aviation Survival Technician, Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, EMT, Small Arms and a Survival Instructor. Received my training via the USCG, USAF, USN and the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association. Gives you folks a background on my experience and training credentials.

Was a Boy Scout and am prepared for both natural and unnatural disasters. I have my own S*** & Get kits. 1 large Pelican case that is cut out for my AR, 870 riot and Ruger 77/22 magnum. Other Pelican is cut out to hold my 5" Springer, 3" 657, 4" 586, Beretta Vertec in 9mm, Sig 228, 17-3, 34 snub and a Krinker Plinker .22 (a blast to shoot). Magazines for all are already in place. Each case also has a Mag Lite and a Cold Steel Military Classic and a Cold Steel Tanto. Ammo is in .50 cal cans ready to go.

Also have all of my camping gear in two large plastic totes. Unperishables with meds, water filtration systems and other hygeine products are in two large plastic totes.

Might sound crazy but I always rotate 4, 50 lb. bags of dogfood around when feeding the dog. Doesn't taste good without first watering it, but will keep you alive with a multi vitamin for quite awhile.

I can have the whole thing loaded into the F-150 in about an hour. I did this after Katrina hit NOLA. To get some longer range if we have to hit the road I have a 50 gallon gas bowser and pump.

Have many more items in the totes. If you want some great survival reading go to Doug Ritters webite, Equipped to Survive. Great website and the man knows his stuff. Went through one of his courses when we were stationed in Alaska. All good stuff. Here is his website:

EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE - Outdoors Gear, Survival Equipment Review & Survival Information

Suggest you print copies of the different sections and seal them in a 100% waterproof container.

I AM NOT a survivalist though some folks think I'm on the whacky side. They will be the first one's knocking on my door after my Purina if something bad really does happen. We live near the Outer Banks and are prone to receiving hurricanes. After Isabelle in 03 were hauling butt as that was a bad one. Just a prepared man who's ready to take care of his family if its ever needed!

 

[DeafSmith]

No cut down M-79 Bloop?

No survival kit is complete without one and some 40mm buckshot and WP.

But realisticly your kit is fine. I would though put a few high energy food bars and a few water packets in it. And some bug repellent!

 

[team sidewinder]

This would not be a serious standalone survival kit by any means and as mentioned lacks food or water. It would be better than a sharp-stick-in-the-eye if this was all I ended up with and as with most survival situations you never have everything you would like to have but make the best with what you do have.

This was just an attempt to duplicate items + some in the original S&W kit. The original even lacked extra ammo storage but did have a chainsaw which I am in the process of making out of an old peice of chainsaw chain. Space is limited in this Pelican therefore limited places for items with the foam seperating each item. One of the hardest items to find for my kit was an orange handled folding knife within my price range. Not sure even now if I can get my Bianchi holser in the case but it is what it is.

Thanks for the compliments and comments.

 

[wyatte]

I like these kinds of things, practical or not. I'm kind of a pockets/kit sort of fan, and I think something like this is a good idea, and would be fun to put together. It could certainly be customized depending on a person's location, with parts and items changed around for different needs. wyatte

 

[Tyrod]

The most important hurricane survival tool is a wind up flashlight/radio/cell phone charger and, of course, freeze dried water. I have this one. Flashlight/AM-FM weather radio/siren/red flasher/cell phone charger or anything that can use a 12v cigarette lighter socket (within reason). I haven't actually tried to light a cigarette with it....might prompt me to quit.

Snap-On Hand Crank LED Flashlight AM/FM Weather Radio

The blue color flashlight LEDs don't output the brightest or cleanest of light, but it beats stumbling around in the dark. Back in 2004 when we got hurricane triple hit, we found out that batteries were some of the first things to go even though we had plenty. Trying to keep an extended family alive for a week without electricity and power lines down for square miles was challenging. Even though it got old real quick, it kept the kids busy winding up the flashlight and they were rewarded with radio.

 

[les strat]

Aww, c'mon this didn't even go the way I thought it would.

LOL, I was thinking the same thing

MY survival or SHTF bag consists of a Silva compass, water tablets, lighter, magnesium fire starter, room for a 642 and Bianchi speed strip, Surefire G2X Pro 200lum flashlight, throwaway parka, P38 canopener, Leatherman, and a dozen trojan magnums

 

[El Biblioitecario]

I was misled by the title of this post--I assumed a 'Smith and Wesson survival kit' would be a collection of tools for fixing the many problems people seem to have with currently manufactured revolvers. But it's always edifying to look at other folks survival kits.

RE the bear book: If one is set upon by a bear, it might be overly time consuming to look up what action to take, so I'm hoping the volume is heavy enough to give the offending beast a sharp slap on his snout.

Speaking of bears brings to mind a vulgar colloquilism about what they do in the woods, which made me realize this survival kit has no toilet paper. Of course if you add everything that others suggest, your kit will then need a truck to carry it all.

 

[DeafSmith]

freeze dried water? Do you mean distilled water?

 

[Tyrod]

freeze dried water? Do you mean distilled water?

Never heard of freeze dried water? Here's a pic.

 

[texasgreg]

Where did you find the Orange grips?

Thanks and looks cool. Orange you glad you put that kit together?