Possibles Kit Of The Frontier Is Today’s Survival Kit

Fun Fact:
Possibles Kit (Frontier Days)
Survival Kit (Modern)


Fire
Shelter
Signaling
Is the foundation of survival


Audio Communication:
Sound in the form of a whistle offers the very best chance at being heard at longer distances. The human voice is at times not nearly loud enough to be heard over great distances or through heavy winds or rains.


Metal Match, Fire Strikers are great to have in place of a Cigarette Lighter. However having a cigarette lighter is handy to use. Nothing replaces primitive skills in fire crafting. This will ensure you can start a fire no matter what the situation might be if you carry these three forms.


Mirror = Signaling Mirror visible as far as 26 miles away (Seen). A mirror is ideal for aircraft & land base signal flashing.


Royal Blue & International Orange
Royal Blue is the best color (Tarps & Trash Bags)


Flagging Tape = Marking Trails
Colored Duct Tape or ribbon tape. Mark every visual horizon along your path and direction change. Mark in obvious locations and on trees mark both sides so you see the markings coming and going.


Survival Blade/Knife must have unless you know primitive tool making skills. However it's best to have a pocket knife as well as a survival knife. Folding Saws, Flexible Saws & a sharp axe are highly suggested.
**Stones, Antlers, and Bones.

Direction Finding:
Compass (Rated or Mil Spec)
360 degrees/6400 Mils
Dan Shrigley’s Hand-To-Sky Method
Sundial Method
Watch Face Method


Know cardinal direction finding via Shadow Stick Method or Watch Dial Method. Celestial Navigation is also a handy skill to know.
(Based upon the hemisphere you are in for night navigation.)


• Make a compass with a silk cloth and thin wire or sewing needle. Rub one side in the same direction. This will magnetize the wire/needle and if you suspend the wire with a string or float on a leaf in a pool of water the magnetized metal will point Magnetic North.


• GPS Devices
(Always mark your start point first) *pack extra batteries.


• MAP Reading (Region Specific)
All of the above are known as the TRIANGLE of Navigation.




If your ever lost, don't panic!
Remain calm and practice S.T.O.P.


-Sit
-Think
-Observe
-Plan




Water Treatment:
• Boil water
• Filter Water
• Chemical Water Treatment


Note:
Cryptosporidium is not treated with Iodine. Chlorine Dioxide is a much better choice for a chemical water treatment versus Iodine.




Mylar Blankets are a very poor choice for shelter:


Instead use-
Trash Bags (Thick Heavy Duty) Colored Royal Blue or Orange. They are tougher to tear and serve as a weather barrier. Avoid breathing into to trash bag as your breath carries moisture in it and will condensate.


Mylar Blanket is good for signaling rather than for shelter. It's reflective and has a mirror sheen. Mylar has a tendency to puncture and tear. This is a big reason it makes a poor choice for shelter. A wool or fleece blanket will keep you warm. Fleece will hold heat even if wet.


Tarps make great shelters:
They pack easily, all you need is cordage.
**Not tents, poles or steaks. Makes for lighter weight in load bearing. Tarps are more cost efficient as well.