I’ve been thinking about people – other people who might be pretty capable, composed and inventive when it comes to getting through an emergency, but lack even the most basic equipment. Lack it “just because”, the way most people do. Then one day I was sifting through my stuff and came up with the idea of forming at least two giveaway basics kits – compact, inexpensive and reliable. Turned out I had just to assemble them from ready stuff.
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So here goes. Each consists of a:
Small fixed blade knife – cheap 440 but well sharpened. I personally think that a small fixed blade is better than a folder – faster deployment, no problem opening it with wet/cold hands, no problem closing it if ignorant how the lock operates, and frankly, it’s just there. Maybe the next iteration will have small SAKS, who knows.
Bic lighter with black electrician tape, adds visibility to the whole bunch.
LED light – any compact will do if it has a continuous light switch.

I think adding whistles is in order, any thoughts from fellows EDCers?