Posts Tagged ‘Swiss Army knife’

Runner’s Urban Survival Kit Can Be a Lifesaver

Posted on February 2nd, 2012 by Leon

Survival situations can happen when you least expect it, or in places where such a thing doesn’t make sense. Like when you take off for your evening run or decide to take a quick walk.

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Gear For Survival Kits You Should Always Carry!

Posted on December 9th, 2011 by Leon

BEWARE! If you don’t know how to use the materials in the (wilderness survival) kit, and don’t practice with them, you may develop a false sense of confidence. This attitude could get you in a lot more trouble!

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Make an Altoids Tin Survival Kit

Posted on October 30th, 2011 by Leon

An Altoids tin survival kit is by no means all you should carry for survival!!! But you need to have something in your pockets, in the event you are separated from your gear, or are in an area where carrying your complete setup is impractical.

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Peter Kummerfeldt: Which Knife is Best For Survival Situations?

Posted on March 20th, 2011 by Leon

One of the most common questions asked on this site is about survival knives. This post, by a recognized survival expert, Peter Kummerfeldt, may help you make an informed decision on which knife to include in your survival kit.

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Survival Knives: Do You Need a Machete in Your Kit?

Posted on March 17th, 2011 by Leon

I carry a machete in my car survival kit, and there are some tasks that a machete is ideally suited for. If you think one of those big South American knives is only good in the jungle or rain forests, think again!

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Make a Survival Kit Part of Your Wardrobe

Posted on March 5th, 2011 by Leon

What you’ve got to work with is what you have! When possible, always carry your ten essentials. But this collection of survival items, integrated into your wardrobe, may get you through an emergency!

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Survival Knife Review: The Swiss Army Knife Classic?

Posted on May 14th, 2010 by Leon

In many emergency situations, all you’ll have are the tools in your pockets. And I’d much rather have a tiny knife, than no knife at all. A Classic can be an important part of your survival kit.

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