Survival Kit 1-The Grab and Go

   Often a hike can be a very simple affair.  A rush through the brush and then back home again.  So this nifty kit fits in perfectly for this scenario. 

1. The Cord.
    I found it made sense to just use the 550pd parachute cord to make the survival necklace.  It seemed a simple easy solution to store some of the cord.  Perhaps in the future I will weave three strands together to store more cord but for now at least I've got some.

2. The knife.
    As I've stated before I find utility knives, like the one pictured above, most useful.  You can find these miniture knives at hardware stores or online.  Their blades are easy swapped out for a brand new razor sharp edge.  they are also fairly heavy duty unlike cheap miniature imitation swiss knives.    

3. The Light.
   The light pictured above is a Dollar Tree special.  In the future I would like to swap it out for a Nite Ize keychain light I have seen,  A small light like this can be extremely handy for those situations that just need a little light.

4. The Striker Rod.
    Usually called flint, this rod above is actually called a ferrocerium  rod.  This can create hundreds of strikes using sharp objects like the utility knife.  I fitted the rod into the end of a led light end cap and secured it with duct tape.  The rod now is easily secured to the rope. 

5. The Whistle.
     I chose to add the whistle because it has more range than your voice.  A whistle is also just a neat trinket.  Whistles come in so many styles and colors.  This one above I bought for under two dollars on ebay. 

   A survival necklace is one of the easiest kits to assemble.  On our rope we have covered some of the areas of fire, signaling, tools, and light.  Make your own kit and be creative.  Survival kits should fit your personal needs and be something you will actually use.  I found just the essentials make hiking easier than when one is all cluttered with useless gear.  Keep the gear minimal!