Do Altoids Survival Kits Actually Work?

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[theaveragewoodsman]

I've found that the Altoids size survival tins are better suited for specific kits. Something like a fire or fishing kit, they're just too small for an all-encompassing survival kit.

[Jordan-zkrf]

Pretty sure that superglue is for sealing wounds.

[edwardosanchez]

Oven roaster bags (Turkey bags) make sturdy, compact, and heat resistant water containers, that you can actually boil water in with patience and caution. They are also extremely budget-friendly.

[tidemann]

Lets take a moment to appreciate that this man just caught a fish with a Cheeto!

[Fender]

I dont make them as "survival kits" but as situational kits. They make great protective and easily identifiable storage containers.

When Im camping or hunting - I have separate kits for fire, spices for cooking, blister kit, cleaning kits etc. They also make for great repair kits for bows and firearms, when you are out in the field and instead of buying little nylon zip bags you just get these guys wrap them in duct tape to reduce the noise and you can write on them what they are.

My bow kit - has an extra string, bowstring wax, wrench, silencers, 2 replacement knocks and a set of replacement vanes.

My gun kit has cleaning patches, oil and a brush for each caliber that I own along with some epoxy, and mini punch tips for field repair.

Ive used all of these kits pretty consistently when I am out.

I wrap the tin with duct tape then I cut around the opening and the hinge so that they are quiet against other gear because there is nothing worse than the sound of the tin slapping other things in your bag.

[calebmullen]

The point of these is to have them ON your person, your not going to take the large survival kit with you on a day hike or day hunt it's more than likely going to stay in your car. No ones taking these out on multiple day expeditions thats where the large survival kits are needed .I can tell you from experience these are very nice to have on you and work. Very ignorant for you people to call these useless and dumb. These are a hell of a lot better than nothing. I suggest you put one together you'll be surprised as to how much you can fit in them and how much they can help.

[criticalthoughts]

i actually made a city urban survival kit it contains 2 crack rocks in case a crackhead tries robbing you just give him what he wants, a joint incase you come across gang members usually they become chill, 1 condom incase you have to get down and dirty for 20 bucks and a bail bonds card incase you are framed by police. it saved my life.

[jamesmurphy]

Altoids tins are perfect size for a mini survival kit. That one seemed to be a nice kit. Great video and review. Fun to watch. Everyone says they have pocket survival kit but no one ever shows if it works until now. Trying it out when you need it the most is a little bit late. Nice job guys.

[charliejacobs]

I miss this era of blade hq videos. Before covid and when all our favorite employees still worked there. This was the golden age of blade hq. Watching this in 2021

[Cetok]

I have made several 'Altoid tin' kits over the past few years. My view is that, in addition to certain specific "one-off" items, other contents serve to satisfy the "two is one, one is none" survival axiom. such a kit provides minimal resources to help the lost get through 2 or 3 days, while awaiting or moving toward rescue.

In addition to a small folding knife (so it can be safely carried in a pocket for immediate use), I use straws extensively as mini-containers, including a minimal fishing kit (15' mono line, 2 small hooks, 2 split-shot), honey (as a small energy boost and minor wound dressing and antiseptic), vaseline-impregnated cotton balls (tinder), waterproof matches, 2 fish lure type)mini-chemlights, 4 pain-relief caplets, and more.

I also include a rolled-up supermarket produce bag to use as a water container. After adding those and other items I seal the tin with electrical tape and wrap it with 10' of paracord. I normally carry it on my belt in a small, cheap camera case, which also has room for a pocket survival blanket, which helps with basic shelter.

[TheAbbeyClinic]

I include some Altoids, in case I get an attack of halitosis.

[franksworld]

I have a couple of altoids survival kits that I have stiches into one of my jackets that I use when I go bike riding in the mountains and had to use them once and was glad I had them.

[doctorartphd]

I made a few of these. Their usefulness depends on what you load it with, and if the items are pertinent to where you live. I also wrap the seal with a few winds of electrical tape. I actually like the one's I made, and keep them in my Jeep and Go Bag.

[shockwavecity]

short answer: not really
long answer: reealllyyyy

[glenmo]

Take a small thin emergency mylar blanket and attach it to the outside of your tin with elastic bands.. then you'll have a shelter element you can also put a small folded send poncho to the other outside of the tin

[RidingWithOliHD]

Great potential for a series here. You take reccomendations of ready made survival bags/kits and you test them out for a few hours. And maybe even a night. It would be awesome

[jerry]

That is awesome. You never see that in videos. He put that square down to prevent losing anything. Nothing leaves the square so it does not go missing.

[ssechres]

It in fact depends upon what you put in them and what your expectations for the contents are. They would work best if you choose your own contents and field test it. And make adjustments.

There are things that just won’t fit in an alto I’d tin, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be helpful.

[glenmo]

HINT : at your super market in the vegetable aisle they have these bags to put the vegetables in.. I have tested them and they are extremely strong for carrying water but extremely lightweight and thin to fold into your kit.. take the large vegetable bag.. and cut about a quarter off the top and you can fold it up really flat and it takes up very little room inside the Altoids tin

[Explorer-Guitarguy]

I see them as a kids confidence builder and they help stir interest in the outdoors. If they do nothing else, that is enough. Of course a whistle in there helps frantic parents find kids, that’s a plus.