Please read before comment: 1. This kit I have put together myself from items I had already at home or from items I scavenged from other survival kits. It cannot be purchased anywhere. 2. This survival kit I kept small on purpose, so that it can be part of an EDC. 3. This survival kit is specifically designed for wilderness survival. 4. Because of the size limitation it is not a complete survival kit but still better than nothing.
A 1-quart (roughly a litre) ziploc bag would fold up nicely into your kit and be a water container and a place to put foraged food as you travel to safety. Great kit Lilly!
You could also put the ziplock bag on the outside of the tin. Making another layer of waterproofing. For me that doesn’t change the size of the kit and it would still fit in my pocket. This also allows you to use this bag for foraging in non disaster situations without breaking the waterproof seal on your kit. I also like the thickness of freezer bags.
I saw one guy on youtube with a saw blade from a bow saw (about 21" long) wrapped tightly along the inside of the box. It does fit! He had a small knife to cut the pieces for the frame and a few screws and wingnuts to attach the blade to the bow saw frame. It was amazing. Along with the other stuff he had in the kit, he made himself a shelter, caught a fish, and started a fire.
Pro-tip: ditch the needle compass and tiny keychain flashlight. Substitute an Olight I1R 2 Pro rechargeable USB-C flashlight w/tiny 1" ranger band wrapped around the middle of it to make it more water resistant as well as to prevent accidental activation and put the old ranger band you were using to keep the case closed inside the tin. Use a Suunto M-9 navigation wrist compass on a velcro wrist strap around the outside of the case to keep it closed. That way if you need the case you can wear the compass on your wrist and use the previous ranger band to keep the case closed. Also look into using 240ml round aluminum tin cans with screw-top lids instead of Altoids tins. They're still pocketable but just a tiny bit larger allowing for more storage space for the substitutions mentioned above while not requiring any bands to keep it closed and are easier to wrap small strips of duct tape around as well as rubber electrical tape to keep it all waterproof. There are also Acelion playing cards tins that have hinged lids and are just a bit larger as well while still being pocketable. Everything mentioned above can be found on Amazon. I always kept a small custom survival tin on me on every deployment overseas (Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan) and once in a while it would come in handy when a patrol would turn into a hasty monitoring/surveillance position while hunting war criminals.
I agree on the compass because people should be able to orientate if you can see open sky and using other methods. A compass will not help an inability to have spatial awareness.
@@apextroll it depends on the person and location... im prob better offwithout the compas .. no trees or mountains to worry about where im at . as long as there is day and night ill be ok
Nice kit. I've been carrying a kit like this in my pocket for years. If I may make a suggestion or two. #1 A freezer bag will roll up nice and small to fit inside the can. You now have a container to use with your water purification tabs. #2 Instead of the mirror, they make highly Reflective duct tape. I covered the inside of the lid with it. That will free up the space the mirror take up. I even punched a small hole in the center of the lid for directional reflecting. #3 Waterproof medical tape will seal the outside of the can much better than electrical tape. You also use a small strip on the outside of the lid to seal the hole from suggestion #2. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your vids and I look forward to your next post!
I've been making these for years. I try to throw one everywhere I can even outside of packs but fishing tackle and glove boxes etc, and have used contents out of them in various situations. Your take on it has me adding a few new things to mine! The taping of the needles and fish hooks, tiny chunk of pencil, and thumb flashlight are all totally awesome and i'll be using them from now on. Thanks for sharing
Great little kit, Lily! I wonder if you could take a ziploc bag (approx. 1L volume size) and fold it and hold it to the kit with the ranger band? Then you’d have an emergency water container.
I recommend and use Whirl-Pak 1L sampling bags for collapsible containers. They have a gusseted bottom so can stand up on their own + are the right volume for most water purification tablets. Additionally, I include oven roasting bags that can be used to boil water using indirect heat. They are made to withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees Farenheit.
@lorkainenkingg84973 roasting bag. Fantastic idea. I have built a boatload of kits for my family over the last 2 decades and never thought of that. Thanks for the input.
I have used the same can for a quick emergency kit. Seeing how you put yours together, it gives me ideas to add a few things you included, especially taping a sewing needle and hooks to the inside lid.
That's a good "carry everywhere" kit Lilly. I'd probably reduce the fishing kit stuff (great idea taping 3 hooks to the lid) and put in more first aid stuff, because you're more likely to need something for cuts/scrapes than to fish. Again, I'd remember to change the flashlight battery out yearly so it doesn't leak, and I'd bag that signal mirror.
Hey Lilly, schönes Survival Kit! Ich bekomme bei solchen Videos irgendwie immer nostalgische Gefühle 😆 Mit solchen Kits hat doch irgendwie jeder mal in der Survival Szene angefangen und ich finde es Klasse! Back to the Roots! Man macht sich einfach auch nochmal richtige Gedanken darüber was man wirklich gebrauchen kann, weil einfach so wenig Platz zur verfügung steht. So ein bisschen Minimalismus tut mal wieder richtig gut! LG
Hi Lilly, Super congratulations on surviving naked and afraid with sam, go team Silly! Lol I understand that it was especially difficult considering your condition and under the same conditions I'm not too proud to say that I wouldn't have fared much better. You did great and don't let anybody take that away from you. It's easy to talk when people weren't actually out there dealing with what you had to go through, don't ever let them pull you down. That was a great feat for anyone to endure. Period. I understand that survival kits do and should change due to geography and such and I gotta give you props for wrapping your candle in fishing line. I never thought of that. Although I personally would have added a pencil sharpener to make more tinder and reusable zip ties. What do you think? I am not trying to say that your kit is inferior, kits are made to improve and build up on over time and you have the essentials down. You still did a great job just wanted to give you something to think about.
I appreciate how you made the list of priorities and focused on making the kit accessible to bring. The size makes it hard to find excuses not to bring the kit.
I use a Leatherman Squirt PS4 multitool for my Altoids-sized tin in place of a small folding knife. It has more functions in a comparable package, and is a great quality little tool.
Great kit Lilly. I remember years ago these were all the rage on TH-cam. Kits are made for where you are, my Australian mountains bush kit seems pretty similar to yours. Someone else mentioned it but id also take a large ziplock bag for water storage and if have bad water you can use to put the tablets in. Love your work Lilly
Another great video Lilly! When I was in elementary / middle school they taught us how to make a survival kit out of one of the old metal band-Aid boxes, we actually had to make one and turn it in to be graded on it. I lived up in the Sierra Nevada mountains around lake Tahoe back then, so our kits were more focused on getting lost snow skiing. The one thing we had in ours different from your kit setup, was we had a couple of bullion cubes (chicken or beef) so you could melt snow in the can and add a little bit of the bullion and it would give a little something to survive on. until you were rescued. Keep the great content coming!
For the fish hooks you should include a spinner set two or three different ones. Different designs. No need to search for worms or flies, which are hard to find in winter.
I'm not sure a spinner would do well without a pole and reel. Maybe you could get some action out of it, but adding 7 or 8 of those Berkley Powerbait Crappie Nibbles in a seal straw means you always have bait. That's what I have, and they work really well and store almost forever. Another thing that's nice to have is a foam ear plug to use as a bobber or float. They squish down and fit in any kit, but return to normal size when removed.
I think you are so clever putting together so many items into such a small tin. I'm living off-grid in my campervan at the moment but once I'm back at home I'm going to put together a suvival kit. Thank you Lilly.
Great hiking kit. In the city I put all of this in a B8 document bag and have it in my pocket at all times. _______Aspirin 325mg 4-8 tablets _______Allergy tablets 4hr (Benadryl) 4-8 tablets _______Hand sanitizer _______Hydrocortisone cream (anti itch) _______8 Band-Aids _______Topical antibiotic (Neosporin) ________ sun screen _______Alcohol Pads, Antiseptic wipes _______Tweezers/Splinter Remover _______Thermometer _______CPR and First Aid guide
I made a kit a while back from watching your videos. I did add one thing, a packet of salt. The salt packet will help with moisture, and you can eat it on something.
@@barrybogart5436 A packet of salt takes up less space. If you have enough room for a bouillon cube, then you`re right. Yes, it would be better than salt.
@@ryandtibbetts2962 The reason I talked about salt packets, is because salt absorbs moisture. It helps save matches and anything that cannot get wet. I do like your idea, and it would make most things taste better.
@@ryandtibbetts2962 I've taken your advice. Not in my Altoids tin, but I have a small coffee can survival kit and I added two Ramen packets to it. I also have some room in my bug out bag, and added two Ramen noodles. Thank you. I like your way of thinking.
I carry a Victorinox Classic SD, 7 Functions including Scissors, Nail File. I would add some credit card survival cards. Fishing kit one etc. Also, a credit card fresnel lens. Plus a Credit card Casio fm receiver (citizen) radio. Plus a credit card survival guide. Helps you focus your options when your stressed.
Wearing A paracod survival bracelet might be a good idea to free up space in your survival kit. So you have more room for a decent quality small foldable pocket knife in your kit. Some bracelet even have a flint fire starter, whistle, compass and scraper, but not sure if the quality is any good for the compass though. I think I like fire starter paracord necklace better if I had to start a fire compared to the bracelet and would just have an accurate compass in my survival kit.
People who don't use backpacks confuse me - even in the city. I don't drive, I either cycle, use bus, walk or taxi to travel everywhere. I have had a backpack on my back since I was a teenager... over 25+ years basically (mid 40s now). Even if I'm going out for 1 or 2 hours.. backpack. I never leave my house without a steel insulated water bottle and a utility knife (knife saved me in a traffic accident nearly 15 years ago, my taxi flipped after being struck, car caught on fire and I was trapped with my seatbelt. Used my knife to cut myself and the driver free). I am not a survivalist, I have lived in big cities my entire life.. but I simply refuse to leave my house without a backpack. I'm small, 125lbs, carrying it is not a big deal even for me. I suppose if I owned a car / drove I might not, since you can carry stuff in a car... but still, I fail to understand why one wouldn't have a backpack - ESPECIALLY in the wilderness. The weight is negligible if you're just using it for basic survival kit and water, it's a few pounds at most and it shouldn't hinder you in any meaningful way.
I bought several Best Glide Military and Adventurer survival kits, they're the same only the can color differs.I made my wife a kit a tin plus a hunters emergency kit, a canteen with a cup, a water straining bag, Purring Tabs, Kabar Bacon Maker knife, and a water straw. It's all in a knapsack which is in her car. I carry a Best Glide whenever I go to the stores or elsewhere. Great video!
Your small survival kit is better than the other one you bought. I just always take a backpack and lots of people have made fun of me for taking my backpack into places where people don't usually take their backpack but I'm old and I've been made fun of for decades so that now I understand that it's just that person's opinion and, while not worthless, should not dictate what I do. I also always wear military cargo shorts (it's too hot for pants here, at least as far as I'm concerned) so I have those pockets full of stuff too. One of the big things I learned from watching shows where people got stuck and barely survived is that no one takes enough water with them so my main reason for always bringing my backpack is so that I always have a big water bottle with me. Since it is dangerously hot here probably 9 months out of the year, water is life more than it is in most other places. I have scouted out where to find running water all year round but it's going to take a whole lot longer to wait for the water you boiled to cool off if it's over 100 F outside, plus I am very weak to heat illness so I always bring more cold water than I usually need, even if I'm just going down the street to the store. Water is heavy, but heat stroke is heavier. One time though, I went downtown to drink with my friend but she was having a very bad day so she got angry at me and so I was stuck walking home. It was not a bad walk except for there was a cold rain storm coming and I was wearing only my boots, shorts, a tank top, and a Hawaiian shirt so nothing to keep me dry. Naturally, I did have my backpack with water and even beer in it, but I hadn't put most of my survival stuff in it (which is a good argument for having the basics in all your backpacks in case you decide to take a smaller one than your hiking backpack or forget to move the survival stuff to the backpack you are bringing). Anyway, I was walking as fast as I could and picking up every piece of plastic I found on my way because I knew it was going to rain and I had nothing to keep my body dry, plus this was in the middle of the night. I couldn't out walk the rain but at least I could look at my phone and see on the radar how close it was. I tried to think about the ways that would get me to my house that had the most trees nearby and walked that way along with collecting every bit of plastic I saw along the way. Then, I hit the bushcraft jackpot in that I saw one of our native palm trees that has a nearly solid frond and the tree was so short that there were fronds touching the ground all the way around the tree. I had no knives or any tool at the time because we were going to go to the bar and I didn't want them to think that I was bringing a weapon so it was just my own hands (also my second favorite actual weapon after my feet). So I arranged the palm fronds on that tree so as to attempt to block all the rain from falling on me and I got under that palm tree. As it turned out, I did such a good job in maybe five minutes that I didn't get a drop of rain on me, it got warm and, even though I wasn't tired at all at the time, I fell asleep because it was warm and the rain was relaxing, plus I had drunk my beer because the situation that left me walking home made me feel very sad. Beer may not be the best thing for sadness but it's what I had at the time and I'm glad I had it because, along with some crying, it did what I needed it to do. It turns out that it rained significantly more than they had forecasted for it to rain so, had I not spontaneously used my brain to make this structure as the first raindrops were falling, I would have been miserable, wet, and cursing like a sailor, plus I would have been more upset with my friend even though I knew what happened had nothing to do with me other than that I had been willing to be there for her during an exceptionally difficult time.
Dear Lilly Your tip on the clear tape for the needles and sharp issues is a display of learned!!! The In Field Bowery thought of Preieme string is a level..... You humble Me. Be Well.
This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. Im amazed that you bought a bakery without knowing anything about how to run it or bake. That takes faith! I used to have an almost perfect sense of time in my head. I would just know when whatever I was baking or cooking was done or just about done, even when I was busy cooking or doing something else in another part of the house. As I've gotten older, though, I've lost this ability. With all of the stuff you're doing at the same time, I would definitely set timers! I've baked a lot over my 65 years, and I'm a bit weird about not baking things till they're overdone. They just don't taste right to me, so, I guess I'd be one of those customers that notices. But my son is just the opposite, he says it adds flavor! I'll be back to watch more videos!
This is why I only wear cargo pants, with large billow leg pockets. Essentially a mini-backpack on each leg. Tiny stuff in a tin is too hard to handle when cold and tired.
Hey Lily, great kit. I’m going to use a couple of your ideas. I also agree with another suggestion that I have seen, including a ziplock freezer bag for your water. And if you wrap the paracord tightly around the outside of the kit you can have more cord and free up some space inside.
Let's be honest. A survival tin or vest or mini kit just doesn't cut the cookie. At minimum just get used to an sling bag or a smaller pack when your out and about and have a couple metal water bottles. Bottom line is just keep a small B.O.B. next to you all the time. It's not inconvenient or difficult.
Diese Serie auf dem deutschen Kanal fände ich Spitze, bin des Englischen nicht so wirklich mächtig. Die Idee dazu jedoch ist echt Bombe!!!! ... Gruß an Dich und Amy, Swen
Nice kit. You are right about having a small kit so you will actually take it. I would take 3 cotton balls with a little vaseline on them and put into a small plastic bag. It will fit as you can pack the balls tightly together in the bag. If the cotton gets wet, it will not burn. With a fero rod, you would have 3 fires for sure. 2 pieces of fatwood could give you another 6-10 fires if scraped instead of cutting into a strip. Either way, I would be happy to have it in an emergency. It only takes one twist of an ankle to get into a survival situation. Thanks for all of the great videos,
Excellent kit I have a similar one, I polished inside the can as a mirror, put extra fishing line outside the tin, used a Spyderco Lady Bug VG10 uses more space but a good knife is worth it but any knife is better than nothing as you said.
Now that's a lot better than the last kit. Not much but all you might need. Having a knife even if it's small is much safer than a razor blade. They break too easily and can still cut you bad enough to need stitches. But you have water fire shelter. Even if it's just an overnight situation you are comfortable. Good video Lilly Thanks for showing people a good basic carry kit.
Good video. For those what want a larger kit but can't carry it on your self you could look into 2 of the smaller kits so you can put one in each pocket.
Great idea taping the needle, and fish hooks into the lid! You still have plenty of room, to add a couple more needles, that you can have different sizes.
A Victorinox Classic SD is kind of small but has a blade, scissors, a toothpick, tweezers, and a file/screwdriver. Some kind of small multi tool might be better than the knife you have in the kit. Something like a boy scout camp knife might work.
The whistle works. It woke up my sleeping dog. If possible you and Canadian prepper Need to do another video together. I think I watch kid videos daily and I found him by watching your videos. you were awesome on naked and afraid. Did not look easy for you. But I'm glad you stuck it out
Excellent video, part of my EDC I carry a disposable butane lighter. I got used to carrying one when I smoked cigarettes (quit ten years ago) but I still carry a lighter. I have a length of duct tape wrapped around it for various uses and it adds little bulk and almost no weight.
Nice survival kit. The only thing i would change: Replace the black knife with a smaller Victorinox. Then you would get more tools in your kit like saw, tweezers scissors...
Hello from Utah Lilly! (1). Excellent points about the needle compass vs. the useless button compass. (2). Sawyer is superior to the Life straw. Or; Life straw, for when you want to lay on your belly while drinking from a mud puddle. Thereby leaving yourself defenseless against a threat.
I got a couple of tins even smaller than that from a traditional sweet shop. They had licorice nips in them. They are half that size. I still get the essentials in. There's a small round tin with musical notes on it, it's for licorice lozenges for singers. Licorice is good for singers with a sore throat. I can still get about 10 tiny emergency items in this tiny tin: needle, safety pin, fish hook and lead weight, fishing line, cotton wool with vaseline, water tablet etc.
Thank you for showing us these things and sharing your thoughts. Especially I like the small mirrow. Unfortunately a mirror is still missing in my kit, I had to look for a similar one. LG, Christian
A 1L Whirlpak waterbag might fit in there, and that would work great with the Purification tablets. And it might be stupid, but TWO storm matches and a trick birthday candle would be great in there, if there's room. The knife is crap, but it fits so its GREAT! And you're exactly right, if it's too big, you won't carry it. Cheers.
Put a cheap throw away 99¢ Survival blanket in the bottom of the tin, with the bag it comes in, and you have a water container & flimsy shelter for rain. It will fit if you squish it. If you allow the sun to hit the water for a while, the UV rays will kill most hazardous micro bacteria. You could also fold up a sandwich size bag, and it does the same thing. Personally, I wouldn't change anything, just add those things. You know of course, how to make a water filter with your clothes, & charcoals and sand etc. Great kit! Mine is about the same. I've got them in my car, my day bag, even in my first aid kit! {I love Altoids}...
remember to update monofilament fishing line, since it can rot - spiderwire (lasts longer) would be good to wrap around the candle too might want to add small gauge curved needle if need to stitch self up
Paper matches when they get moist and/or you are stressed or shivering from cold will fold/break. Go for cheapo wooden instead. Also go for a whistle louder than your shouting. And about the small lamp, choose red light; then you can stay undetected if needed. And finally, smear the cotton ball with vaselin for easy firestartinging with ferro rod and put/seal it in a small plastic ziplock bag. Oh, almost forgot, close the box with bicycle tube instead of rubber band. Fantastic for firemaking and much stronger.
I discovered 100% in Cotton cosmetic rounds that they used to remove makeup. A bag of 50 for like $3.. the advantages that these are flat unlike a cotton ball.. so you can fit a a few of them in your kit cuz they lay flat if you want you can smear them with Vaseline and put them in the little baggie... Just fluffed them up a little bit and they catch a spark or flame real easy.. the flat profile of the cosmetic round saves a lot of weight.. it's like a cotton ball that's compacted
I just received a signal mirror in the mail and had forgotten about the plastic film over the top because is was neatly applied. I'm glad my mirror is not as scratched up as it appeared. Thank you for the reminder.
The tape is a survival item too; not just waterproofing the box.I recently was happy to have some tape in my pocket. In a fairly normal situation in town.
For my kit flashlight. I use the MARITAC AAA .. barely larger than a AAA battery that powers it.. so small easily fits in the kit...80 lumen spot .. I use Eveready ultimate lithium.. they don't leak.. they last a lot longer than alkaline.. 10-year shelf life.. and they are not affected by cold weather...
Great kit set up. I can only suggest one small improvement. See the needle and fish-hooks taped on the inside of the lid, pre-thread them with thread and fishing traces. This will save time when you are tired or injured. Good wee video. PS a afterthought, the cotton ball could be changed over with a compressed cotton PAD cut to the same diameter. Happy Trails.
Hey Lilly, great video, I enjoy your content. A great way to protect and preserve your matches is to coat them in wax. This water-proofs them and minimises damage to them. The wax can be easily scraped off and used for many other purposes as well. I recommend paraffin wax. I also recommend filling any excess space in your kit with cotton wool. Great for fire starting especially when combined with the wax. You can make your own cubes if you are dedicated but imagination is the key. Always consider the items in your kit that they should have multiple uses and functions.
You can smash down a few sore type water bottles. Then placing the lid back on, they lay small, I keep a about ten smashed down water bottles in my bug out bag pocket and a small water filter. So I can fill ten bottles of filtered water.
I think every "survival" kit should have a small piece of paper with instructions on how to survive (shelter/food/water/first aid) and how to self-rescue (signal/noise/navigate) using the contents of your kit and the resources around you. This kit is a good start.
Please read before comment:
1. This kit I have put together myself from items I had already at home or from items I scavenged from other survival kits. It cannot be purchased anywhere.
2. This survival kit I kept small on purpose, so that it can be part of an EDC.
3. This survival kit is specifically designed for wilderness survival.
4. Because of the size limitation it is not a complete survival kit but still better than nothing.
LOVE IT!
Too bad that little knife isn't better quality then, I liked the design
Nice grab and go kit, covers most everything. You'd probably be carrying a larger knife with you anyway. Good kit, well thought out.... thanks.
Much better than the sardine can kit. Good job picking the items.
Not too expensive or hard to get. And easy to carry. Nice video Lilly Thanks 👍
Lily, mine is smaller, it's in a pocket? Love to see what fewer items you could carry. Bare minimum....
A 1-quart (roughly a litre) ziploc bag would fold up nicely into your kit and be a water container and a place to put foraged food as you travel to safety. Great kit Lilly!
You could also put the ziplock bag on the outside of the tin. Making another layer of waterproofing. For me that doesn’t change the size of the kit and it would still fit in my pocket. This also allows you to use this bag for foraging in non disaster situations without breaking the waterproof seal on your kit.
I also like the thickness of freezer bags.
A condom.is also a tiny water carrier that could be used with the purification tabs.
@@23Gears Just make sure to NOT use a lubricated condom.
Ziplocks take a lot of room, unless you cut the zipper off, quart ziplok bags hold 2 quarts . Try it
Something I always like to have is dental floss. It is super strong cordage, a wax-fueled tinder, and of course dental hygiene.
Good idea.
I usually have a roll of floss in my car at all times. I can put it in my pocket when I go out into the woods.
This is a great little pocket survival kit Lilly. I love how you taped the needle and extra fish hooks inside the lid. ❤
Suggestion - a tablet or two of Benadryl. Never know when you might come across an allergic reaction emergency.
Okay who all expected her to pull out a kitchen sink?
That's probably one of the cheapest and best lightweight kits I've seen put together...nice job!
I saw one guy on youtube with a saw blade from a bow saw (about 21" long) wrapped tightly along the inside of the box. It does fit! He had a small knife to cut the pieces for the frame and a few screws and wingnuts to attach the blade to the bow saw frame. It was amazing. Along with the other stuff he had in the kit, he made himself a shelter, caught a fish, and started a fire.
Pro-tip: ditch the needle compass and tiny keychain flashlight. Substitute an Olight I1R 2 Pro rechargeable USB-C flashlight w/tiny 1" ranger band wrapped around the middle of it to make it more water resistant as well as to prevent accidental activation and put the old ranger band you were using to keep the case closed inside the tin.
Use a Suunto M-9 navigation wrist compass on a velcro wrist strap around the outside of the case to keep it closed. That way if you need the case you can wear the compass on your wrist and use the previous ranger band to keep the case closed. Also look into using 240ml round aluminum tin cans with screw-top lids instead of Altoids tins. They're still pocketable but just a tiny bit larger allowing for more storage space for the substitutions mentioned above while not requiring any bands to keep it closed and are easier to wrap small strips of duct tape around as well as rubber electrical tape to keep it all waterproof.
There are also Acelion playing cards tins that have hinged lids and are just a bit larger as well while still being pocketable.
Everything mentioned above can be found on Amazon.
I always kept a small custom survival tin on me on every deployment overseas (Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan) and once in a while it would come in handy when a patrol would turn into a hasty monitoring/surveillance position while hunting war criminals.
lol just reading the comments now after making mine.. i siad the same about the olight ha!
I agree on the compass because people should be able to orientate if you can see open sky and using other methods. A compass will not help an inability to have spatial awareness.
@@apextroll how many times in your life have you ever had to use a compass for real not training?
@@kennethhoppe2259 Zero. I can't even watch a car chase video without wondering what the orientation is.
@@apextroll it depends on the person and location... im prob better offwithout the compas .. no trees or mountains to worry about where im at . as long as there is day and night ill be ok
Nice kit. I've been carrying a kit like this in my pocket for years. If I may make a suggestion or two.
#1 A freezer bag will roll up nice and small to fit inside the can. You now have a container to use with your water purification tabs.
#2 Instead of the mirror, they make highly Reflective duct tape. I covered the inside of the lid with it. That will free up the space the mirror take up. I even punched a small hole in the center of the lid for directional reflecting.
#3 Waterproof medical tape will seal the outside of the can much better than electrical tape. You also use a small strip on the outside of the lid to seal the hole from suggestion #2. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your vids and I look forward to your next post!
I saw your first video on these and I have made one for each of my three sons. Thanks for all your videos Lilly!
I've been making these for years. I try to throw one everywhere I can even outside of packs but fishing tackle and glove boxes etc, and have used contents out of them in various situations. Your take on it has me adding a few new things to mine! The taping of the needles and fish hooks, tiny chunk of pencil, and thumb flashlight are all totally awesome and i'll be using them from now on. Thanks for sharing
Great little kit, Lily! I wonder if you could take a ziploc bag (approx. 1L volume size) and fold it and hold it to the kit with the ranger band? Then you’d have an emergency water container.
I recommend and use Whirl-Pak 1L sampling bags for collapsible containers. They have a gusseted bottom so can stand up on their own + are the right volume for most water purification tablets. Additionally, I include oven roasting bags that can be used to boil water using indirect heat. They are made to withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees Farenheit.
@@lorkainenkingg8497 oh wow the ovn roasting bag idea i have never heard or thought of!....* frantically starts researching *
@lorkainenkingg84973 roasting bag. Fantastic idea. I have built a boatload of kits for my family over the last 2 decades and never thought of that. Thanks for the input.
You can always add a second lid to the bottom of the can for a couple flat items. I've got a couple exacto/hobby blades in mine for small blade needs.
I have used the same can for a quick emergency kit. Seeing how you put yours together, it gives me ideas to add a few things you included, especially taping a sewing needle and hooks to the inside lid.
That's a good "carry everywhere" kit Lilly. I'd probably reduce the fishing kit stuff (great idea taping 3 hooks to the lid) and put in more first aid stuff, because you're more likely to need something for cuts/scrapes than to fish. Again, I'd remember to change the flashlight battery out yearly so it doesn't leak, and I'd bag that signal mirror.
Hey Lilly, schönes Survival Kit! Ich bekomme bei solchen Videos irgendwie immer nostalgische Gefühle 😆 Mit solchen Kits hat doch irgendwie jeder mal in der Survival Szene angefangen und ich finde es Klasse! Back to the Roots! Man macht sich einfach auch nochmal richtige Gedanken darüber was man wirklich gebrauchen kann, weil einfach so wenig Platz zur verfügung steht. So ein bisschen Minimalismus tut mal wieder richtig gut! LG
Make a survival vest, Lilly.
That wiuld be a good video. But make it for edc in and out of the city.
The first Survival Lilly Vest? Hell yes,I'm in.
Or just take a ScottEvest and stuff it several of these survival cans
I'd buy it....she would think of everything you really need.
VeeesssT - YeeessS!!!
BRILLIANT.
Hi Lilly, Super congratulations on surviving naked and afraid with sam, go team Silly! Lol I understand that it was especially difficult considering your condition and under the same conditions I'm not too proud to say that I wouldn't have fared much better. You did great and don't let anybody take that away from you. It's easy to talk when people weren't actually out there dealing with what you had to go through, don't ever let them pull you down. That was a great feat for anyone to endure. Period. I understand that survival kits do and should change due to geography and such and I gotta give you props for wrapping your candle in fishing line. I never thought of that. Although I personally would have added a pencil sharpener to make more tinder and reusable zip ties. What do you think? I am not trying to say that your kit is inferior, kits are made to improve and build up on over time and you have the essentials down. You still did a great job just wanted to give you something to think about.
Awesome kit Lilly, you always give out great information, Thanks s much!!!
I appreciate how you made the list of priorities and focused on making the kit accessible to bring. The size makes it hard to find excuses not to bring the kit.
This makes me so happy to see this!! I love Altoids survival kits!! Unlubricated condoms are great for emergency water vessels.
Smart idea! Thanks
I use a Leatherman Squirt PS4 multitool for my Altoids-sized tin in place of a small folding knife. It has more functions in a comparable package, and is a great quality little tool.
A SOG Powerpint is even better and not much lighter. I have an SAK in mine for the saw, toothpick, etc.
Great kit Lilly. I remember years ago these were all the rage on TH-cam. Kits are made for where you are, my Australian mountains bush kit seems pretty similar to yours. Someone else mentioned it but id also take a large ziplock bag for water storage and if have bad water you can use to put the tablets in. Love your work Lilly
Another great video Lilly! When I was in elementary / middle school they taught us how to make a survival kit out of one of the old metal band-Aid boxes, we actually had to make one and turn it in to be graded on it. I lived up in the Sierra Nevada mountains around lake Tahoe back then, so our kits were more focused on getting lost snow skiing. The one thing we had in ours different from your kit setup, was we had a couple of bullion cubes (chicken or beef) so you could melt snow in the can and add a little bit of the bullion and it would give a little something to survive on. until you were rescued. Keep the great content coming!
For the fish hooks you should include a spinner set two or three different ones. Different designs. No need to search for worms or flies, which are hard to find in winter.
I'm not sure a spinner would do well without a pole and reel. Maybe you could get some action out of it, but adding 7 or 8 of those Berkley Powerbait Crappie Nibbles in a seal straw means you always have bait. That's what I have, and they work really well and store almost forever. Another thing that's nice to have is a foam ear plug to use as a bobber or float. They squish down and fit in any kit, but return to normal size when removed.
@@wjf213 on a river the current does the work. On a lake a stick is your rod and you sweep your arm.
I think you are so clever putting together so many items into such a small tin. I'm living off-grid in my campervan at the moment but once I'm back at home I'm going to put together a suvival kit. Thank you Lilly.
I love these compact kits, especially because if they're small enough like this you could have multiple kits each with different items.
Great hiking kit. In the city I put all of this in a B8 document bag and have it in my pocket at all times.
_______Aspirin 325mg 4-8 tablets
_______Allergy tablets 4hr (Benadryl) 4-8 tablets
_______Hand sanitizer
_______Hydrocortisone cream (anti itch)
_______8 Band-Aids
_______Topical antibiotic (Neosporin)
________ sun screen
_______Alcohol Pads, Antiseptic wipes
_______Tweezers/Splinter Remover
_______Thermometer
_______CPR and First Aid guide
This is a great survival tin Lilly! So many great ideas. Thanks for sharing the video
I made a kit a while back from watching your videos. I did add one thing, a packet of salt. The salt packet will help with moisture, and you can eat it on something.
Bouillon cube.
@@barrybogart5436 A packet of salt takes up less space. If you have enough room for a bouillon cube, then you`re right. Yes, it would be better than salt.
@@kennethgardner3090 or a seasoning packet from a ramen package. More flavor and lies flat.
@@ryandtibbetts2962 The reason I talked about salt packets, is because salt absorbs moisture. It helps save matches and anything that cannot get wet. I do like your idea, and it would make most things taste better.
@@ryandtibbetts2962 I've taken your advice. Not in my Altoids tin, but I have a small coffee can survival kit and I added two Ramen packets to it. I also have some room in my bug out bag, and added two Ramen noodles. Thank you. I like your way of thinking.
I'm in the process of making one of these myself, great timing! Thank you for this.
Never seen the cool honey altoids before, definitely have to try to track some down. Cool kit too.
I carry a Victorinox Classic SD, 7 Functions including Scissors, Nail File.
I would add some credit card survival cards. Fishing kit one etc.
Also, a credit card fresnel lens.
Plus a Credit card Casio fm receiver (citizen) radio.
Plus a credit card survival guide. Helps you focus your options when your stressed.
Wearing A paracod survival bracelet might be a good idea to free up space in your survival kit. So you have more room for a decent quality small foldable pocket knife in your kit. Some bracelet even have a flint fire starter, whistle, compass and scraper, but not sure if the quality is any good for the compass though. I think I like fire starter paracord necklace better if I had to start a fire compared to the bracelet and would just have an accurate compass in my survival kit.
Taping the needles and hooks to the inside lid is a great idea. I’ve never had luck with the small compasses either.
The idea of taping to the lid is very smart I don’t believe I have seen that before GOOD JOB.
People who don't use backpacks confuse me - even in the city. I don't drive, I either cycle, use bus, walk or taxi to travel everywhere. I have had a backpack on my back since I was a teenager... over 25+ years basically (mid 40s now). Even if I'm going out for 1 or 2 hours.. backpack. I never leave my house without a steel insulated water bottle and a utility knife (knife saved me in a traffic accident nearly 15 years ago, my taxi flipped after being struck, car caught on fire and I was trapped with my seatbelt. Used my knife to cut myself and the driver free). I am not a survivalist, I have lived in big cities my entire life.. but I simply refuse to leave my house without a backpack. I'm small, 125lbs, carrying it is not a big deal even for me.
I suppose if I owned a car / drove I might not, since you can carry stuff in a car... but still, I fail to understand why one wouldn't have a backpack - ESPECIALLY in the wilderness. The weight is negligible if you're just using it for basic survival kit and water, it's a few pounds at most and it shouldn't hinder you in any meaningful way.
Instead of toothpicks and small role of old style dental floss would be good. It super strong as cordage too.
My takeaway: Wait Altoids makes cool honey flavor? But seriously, good point about the size and comfort.
I bought several Best Glide Military and Adventurer survival kits, they're the same only the can color differs.I made my wife a kit a tin plus a hunters emergency kit, a canteen with a cup, a water straining bag, Purring Tabs, Kabar Bacon Maker knife, and a water straw. It's all in a knapsack which is in her car. I carry a Best Glide whenever I go to the stores or elsewhere. Great video!
Genius idea using an Altoid's tin Lily! Thank you! Going to put one together for my purse tomorrow. 👍❤
Your small survival kit is better than the other one you bought. I just always take a backpack and lots of people have made fun of me for taking my backpack into places where people don't usually take their backpack but I'm old and I've been made fun of for decades so that now I understand that it's just that person's opinion and, while not worthless, should not dictate what I do. I also always wear military cargo shorts (it's too hot for pants here, at least as far as I'm concerned) so I have those pockets full of stuff too. One of the big things I learned from watching shows where people got stuck and barely survived is that no one takes enough water with them so my main reason for always bringing my backpack is so that I always have a big water bottle with me. Since it is dangerously hot here probably 9 months out of the year, water is life more than it is in most other places. I have scouted out where to find running water all year round but it's going to take a whole lot longer to wait for the water you boiled to cool off if it's over 100 F outside, plus I am very weak to heat illness so I always bring more cold water than I usually need, even if I'm just going down the street to the store. Water is heavy, but heat stroke is heavier.
One time though, I went downtown to drink with my friend but she was having a very bad day so she got angry at me and so I was stuck walking home. It was not a bad walk except for there was a cold rain storm coming and I was wearing only my boots, shorts, a tank top, and a Hawaiian shirt so nothing to keep me dry. Naturally, I did have my backpack with water and even beer in it, but I hadn't put most of my survival stuff in it (which is a good argument for having the basics in all your backpacks in case you decide to take a smaller one than your hiking backpack or forget to move the survival stuff to the backpack you are bringing).
Anyway, I was walking as fast as I could and picking up every piece of plastic I found on my way because I knew it was going to rain and I had nothing to keep my body dry, plus this was in the middle of the night. I couldn't out walk the rain but at least I could look at my phone and see on the radar how close it was. I tried to think about the ways that would get me to my house that had the most trees nearby and walked that way along with collecting every bit of plastic I saw along the way.
Then, I hit the bushcraft jackpot in that I saw one of our native palm trees that has a nearly solid frond and the tree was so short that there were fronds touching the ground all the way around the tree. I had no knives or any tool at the time because we were going to go to the bar and I didn't want them to think that I was bringing a weapon so it was just my own hands (also my second favorite actual weapon after my feet). So I arranged the palm fronds on that tree so as to attempt to block all the rain from falling on me and I got under that palm tree.
As it turned out, I did such a good job in maybe five minutes that I didn't get a drop of rain on me, it got warm and, even though I wasn't tired at all at the time, I fell asleep because it was warm and the rain was relaxing, plus I had drunk my beer because the situation that left me walking home made me feel very sad. Beer may not be the best thing for sadness but it's what I had at the time and I'm glad I had it because, along with some crying, it did what I needed it to do. It turns out that it rained significantly more than they had forecasted for it to rain so, had I not spontaneously used my brain to make this structure as the first raindrops were falling, I would have been miserable, wet, and cursing like a sailor, plus I would have been more upset with my friend even though I knew what happened had nothing to do with me other than that I had been willing to be there for her during an exceptionally difficult time.
Dear Lilly
Your tip on the clear tape for the needles and sharp issues is a display of learned!!!
The In Field Bowery thought of Preieme string is a level.....
You humble Me.
Be Well.
Always helpful and sensible advice. Thanks!
Good video. I am glad you put emphasis on cordage and fire making.👍
This is the first time I've watched one of your videos. Im amazed that you bought a bakery without knowing anything about how to run it or bake. That takes faith!
I used to have an almost perfect sense of time in my head. I would just know when whatever I was baking or cooking was done or just about done, even when I was busy cooking or doing something else in another part of the house. As I've gotten older, though, I've lost this ability. With all of the stuff you're doing at the same time, I would definitely set timers! I've baked a lot over my 65 years, and I'm a bit weird about not baking things till they're overdone. They just don't taste right to me, so, I guess I'd be one of those customers that notices. But my son is just the opposite, he says it adds flavor!
I'll be back to watch more videos!
This is why I only wear cargo pants, with large billow leg pockets. Essentially a mini-backpack on each leg. Tiny stuff in a tin is too hard to handle when cold and tired.
Hey Lily, great kit. I’m going to use a couple of your ideas. I also agree with another suggestion that I have seen, including a ziplock freezer bag for your water. And if you wrap the paracord tightly around the outside of the kit you can have more cord and free up some space inside.
It's definitely smart to have something small for when a larger kit just doesn't make sense. Altoid can is super easy to carry.
Let's be honest. A survival tin or vest or mini kit just doesn't cut the cookie. At minimum just get used to an sling bag or a smaller pack when your out and about and have a couple metal water bottles. Bottom line is just keep a small B.O.B. next to you all the time. It's not inconvenient or difficult.
For thread and fishing line etc... You can use dental floss and it comes in a tiny waterproof package and has a cutting blade built in.
You might put in a few birthday cake candles for starting fires.
Diese Serie auf dem deutschen Kanal fände ich Spitze, bin des Englischen nicht so wirklich mächtig. Die Idee dazu jedoch ist echt Bombe!!!! ... Gruß an Dich und Amy, Swen
Nice pocket sized survival kit Lilly,I'm glad u made your own. Also in an emergency u could use the tin can to make char cloth as well.👍😎☘️
Nice kit. You are right about having a small kit so you will actually take it. I would take 3 cotton balls with a little vaseline on them and put into a small plastic bag. It will fit as you can pack the balls tightly together in the bag. If the cotton gets wet, it will not burn. With a fero rod, you would have 3 fires for sure. 2 pieces of fatwood could give you another 6-10 fires if scraped instead of cutting into a strip. Either way, I would be happy to have it in an emergency. It only takes one twist of an ankle to get into a survival situation. Thanks for all of the great videos,
Excellent kit I have a similar one, I polished inside the can as a mirror, put extra fishing line outside the tin, used a Spyderco Lady Bug VG10 uses more space but a good knife is worth it but any knife is better than nothing as you said.
Altoids tin kits are just the best! 😊
Now that's a lot better than the last kit. Not much but all you might need. Having a knife even if it's small is much safer than a razor blade. They break too easily and can still cut you bad enough to need stitches. But you have water fire shelter. Even if it's just an overnight situation you are comfortable. Good video Lilly Thanks for showing people a good basic carry kit.
Good video. For those what want a larger kit but can't carry it on your self you could look into 2 of the smaller kits so you can put one in each pocket.
Nice kit Lilly, practical and well thought out. Stay warm.
Thanks for sharing
I think I would swap out the water tabs, for the same size of a antibiotic
Thank you so much for the suggestions! I’m gonna try it!
Great idea taping the needle, and fish hooks into the lid! You still have plenty of room, to add a couple more needles, that you can have different sizes.
Ok, this is my second video. Thanks. I appreciate your info!
A Victorinox Classic SD is kind of small but has a blade, scissors, a toothpick, tweezers, and a file/screwdriver. Some kind of small multi tool might be better than the knife you have in the kit. Something like a boy scout camp knife might work.
The whistle works. It woke up my sleeping dog. If possible you and Canadian prepper
Need to do another video together. I think I watch kid videos daily and I found him by watching your videos. you were awesome on naked and afraid. Did not look easy for you. But I'm glad you stuck it out
Excellent video, part of my EDC I carry a disposable butane lighter. I got used to carrying one when I smoked cigarettes (quit ten years ago) but I still carry a lighter. I have a length of duct tape wrapped around it for various uses and it adds little bulk and almost no weight.
Taping the needle and hooks in the lid was genius.
Nice survival kit. The only thing i would change: Replace the black knife with a smaller Victorinox. Then you would get more tools in your kit like saw, tweezers scissors...
Not just adorable, but brilliant. THANK YOU!
Hello from Utah Lilly!
(1). Excellent points about the needle compass vs. the useless button compass.
(2). Sawyer is superior to the Life straw. Or; Life straw, for when you want to lay on your belly while drinking from a mud puddle. Thereby leaving yourself defenseless against a threat.
I got a couple of tins even smaller than that from a traditional sweet shop. They had licorice nips in them. They are half that size. I still get the essentials in. There's a small round tin with musical notes on it, it's for licorice lozenges for singers. Licorice is good for singers with a sore throat. I can still get about 10 tiny emergency items in this tiny tin: needle, safety pin, fish hook and lead weight, fishing line, cotton wool with vaseline, water tablet etc.
A trick birthday candle that relights over and over after you blow it out might be a good addition to your fire starting bag in the Altoids tin.
Hi dear Lilly interesting stuff.
👍🤠
Minimal geat for survival any situation.
Luv this thank you! Got my Tins ready!
Thank you for showing us these things and sharing your thoughts. Especially I like the small mirrow. Unfortunately a mirror is still missing in my kit, I had to look for a similar one. LG, Christian
A 1L Whirlpak waterbag might fit in there, and that would work great with the Purification tablets. And it might be stupid, but TWO storm matches and a trick birthday candle would be great in there, if there's room. The knife is crap, but it fits so its GREAT! And you're exactly right, if it's too big, you won't carry it. Cheers.
Very useful little kit.
Thank you for showing it and giving some ideas.
Great idea Lilly, I will make sure to make a couple of them. U r awesome 😎
Love your vids. You can always use the bottom of the tin as a signal mirror if you would rather fit something else into the kit.
Put a cheap throw away 99¢ Survival blanket in the bottom of the tin, with the bag it comes in, and you have a water container & flimsy shelter for rain. It will fit if you squish it. If you allow the sun to hit the water for a while, the UV rays will kill most hazardous micro bacteria. You could also fold up a sandwich size bag, and it does the same thing. Personally, I wouldn't change anything, just add those things. You know of course, how to make a water filter with your clothes, & charcoals and sand etc. Great kit! Mine is about the same. I've got them in my car, my day bag, even in my first aid kit! {I love Altoids}...
remember to update monofilament fishing line, since it can rot - spiderwire (lasts longer) would be good to wrap around the candle too
might want to add small gauge curved needle if need to stitch self up
Paper matches when they get moist and/or you are stressed or shivering from cold will fold/break. Go for cheapo wooden instead.
Also go for a whistle louder than your shouting. And about the small lamp, choose red light; then you can stay undetected if needed.
And finally, smear the cotton ball with vaselin for easy firestartinging with ferro rod and put/seal it in a small plastic ziplock bag.
Oh, almost forgot, close the box with bicycle tube instead of rubber band. Fantastic for firemaking and much stronger.
You could put the space blanket bundled with the tin, held in place with the elastic band.
Excellent presentation and I love the little items you put in there. Great idea.
Lilly - What different criteria do you consider between "6. Orientation" and "7. Navigation" in your list of survival priorities?
Thanks
Throw in a fresnel lens. Why not use several ranger bands on the outside of the can? They are a form of fire tinder. Great video.
I keep procrastinating about making one of these I really just need to take the time thank you
Great kit,
Lilly!
I would add a small dehumidifying salt pack from a pill/tablet bottle to the fire making kit.
Now Lilly has to make a video how to put everything back in that small Altoid container.
lol
It's as easy as refolding a 4-man tent to fit back into the box it came in!
We're doomed, aren't we?
@@MonkeyJedi99 most are yeah...
I discovered 100% in Cotton cosmetic rounds that they used to remove makeup. A bag of 50 for like $3.. the advantages that these are flat unlike a cotton ball.. so you can fit a a few of them in your kit cuz they lay flat if you want you can smear them with Vaseline and put them in the little baggie... Just fluffed them up a little bit and they catch a spark or flame real easy.. the flat profile of the cosmetic round saves a lot of weight.. it's like a cotton ball that's compacted
I just received a signal mirror in the mail and had forgotten about the plastic film over the top because is was neatly applied. I'm glad my mirror is not as scratched up as it appeared. Thank you for the reminder.
The tape is a survival item too; not just waterproofing the box.I recently was happy to have some tape in my pocket. In a fairly normal situation in town.
For my kit flashlight. I use the MARITAC AAA .. barely larger than a AAA battery that powers it.. so small easily fits in the kit...80 lumen spot .. I use Eveready ultimate lithium.. they don't leak.. they last a lot longer than alkaline.. 10-year shelf life.. and they are not affected by cold weather...
Great kit set up. I can only suggest one small improvement. See the needle and fish-hooks taped on the inside of the lid, pre-thread them with thread and fishing traces. This will save time when you are tired or injured. Good wee video. PS a afterthought, the cotton ball could be changed over with a compressed cotton PAD cut to the same diameter. Happy Trails.
Hey Lilly, great video, I enjoy your content. A great way to protect and preserve your matches is to coat them in wax. This water-proofs them and minimises damage to them. The wax can be easily scraped off and used for many other purposes as well. I recommend paraffin wax. I also recommend filling any excess space in your kit with cotton wool. Great for fire starting especially when combined with the wax. You can make your own cubes if you are dedicated but imagination is the key. Always consider the items in your kit that they should have multiple uses and functions.
What a great video! That emergency Blanket has to be an EDC item when you are out and about. Love this instructional video.
You can smash down a few sore type water bottles. Then placing the lid back on, they lay small, I keep a about ten smashed down water bottles in my bug out bag pocket and a small water filter. So I can fill ten bottles of filtered water.
I think every "survival" kit should have a small piece of paper with instructions on how to survive (shelter/food/water/first aid) and how to self-rescue (signal/noise/navigate) using the contents of your kit and the resources around you. This kit is a good start.
Thanks for sharing this live-saving information!