Top 10 tools that you don't want to be without

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  1. Stone

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    One more.
    May I?

     
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    "That was just a dream."
     
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    In no order:

    1. BIC Lighter and Firesteel.
    2. Pack, I have many so whichever one has taken my fancy at that point.
    3. Water transport/collection and purification (in Australia dehydration kills more people than any of the critters we are famous for).
    4. Hootchie (Basha/Tarp/Fly whatever you local name is for it). Small roll of Hootchie cord and some para cord.
    5. Lightweight thermarest mat and tyvek grund sheet (I am happier if I can spread out in bed on not be on dirt etc.
    6. Snugpak Lightweight bag in Spring/Autumn, Poncho liner in summer, Mont down bag in winter
    7. Busse ASH1 :D + a smaller folding knife
    8. Canteen Cup or steel cup of some description.
    9. TOILET PAPER (horde this stuff gentlemen, wars will one day be fought over it).
    10. Brno Mod 2
     
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    Easier to read without the musical interludes.... just say'n ;)
     
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    I forgot to mention Steripen Opti and Katadyn Hiker.

    TP for my bunghole is a given. Although I've started keeping folded up paper shop towels in a Ziploc bag. Takes up less space and more durable.
     
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    I'm still trying to wrap my head around condom........:confused:
     
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    Tweezers for splinter removal. Think i pulled out a whole tree from my finger tonight.
     
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    Water storage. Really it was a joke but it does have its uses beyond the obvious.
     
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    @Strigidae -- I got it. The best part is when you went ultra-minimalist and it still made the list of THREE!

    Although the water container is a bit redundant.....but since we're talking about that, how do you clean the condoms out between the various uses?
     
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    Not necessarily redundant. Once boiled and cooled the water is transfered to the condom for storage and consumed at a later date. I think jeff has whirl packs in the advanced survival for the same purpose.

    As far as clean them... ew. :)
     
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    Never thought of how to get the water in without the pressure of a faucet. Damn. It remains a joke as im thinking it wont actually work in the field.
     
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    Hahaha! So is life. :D

    Just skip over them if you find them blocking your way. ;)
    ______

    Good tool kit thread we got here.
     
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    Wait ... isn't that backwards? :confused:
     
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    If the foo ****s, wear it.
     
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    I remember that joke.

    Well, not all of it, but I do remember the punchline and the jist of the story.
     
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    That list makes more sense than most people's list!
     
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    1. Nail clipper
    2. soap
    3. deodorant
    4. toothbrush
    5. few condoms
    6. bottle of Maker's Mark
    7. three glasses
     
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    Is it too late to change my answer to this? Is copying allowed?
     
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    Haven't registered trademark yet as a "PSK - proper survival kit", so there's still time to copy/promote without paying me royalties.

    Just imagine the hordes of smelly survivalists roaming the countryside with ****load of gear they don't even know how to use and yourself, good lookin' & smellin' like blueberry pancakes hot guy with clean fingernails.
     
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