The Nalgene Survival Kit

500Ml Nalgene Bottle

All this fits snugly inside!

Close up of the fire kit

Nalgene Survival Kit
This kit was designed as a compact kit that I could carry with me everyday, throw into any of my bags.  I wanted something more than the altoids tin survival kit.

My thought process designing this kit was that I wanted a waterproof durable container.  Now I know a lot of people use otterboxes and pelican cases for this but I thought why not have the container also double as a water container?  Also the nalgene bottle ends up not only being waterproof but lighter weight than a pelican case.

Some of the contents come from an AMK Pocket survival pack which provided a good base from which to start this kit.

Contents:


Fire Kit:
7x suvivial matches w/ striker
Bic Lighter
Sparklight Firestarter
4 x Quick tinder

Meds/First Aid:
Tylenol
Gravol
Anti-Diarrhea meds 
Iosat tabs 
Alcohol Wipes
Polysporin
Band-aids
Couple surgical sponges
Gause Pad
CPR Mask 
Scalpal
N95 Mask 
Gloves


Water:
Katadyn water purification tabs
nalgene bottle

Misc:
Duct Tape
Mini Pencil
Cordage
Snare wire
Black sewing threar
Fishing Hooks
Safety Pins
Sunnto Button compass
some money 

After having this kit for over a year and adding / taking stuff in and out of it I think I finally have the good layout.  This kit has worked well in the urban environment and for some light outdoors (hiking and overnights).

The two things missing in the Kit: Knife/flashlight are always on my keychain so I did not want to duplicate them.   The bic lighter,meds, polysporin and bandages are the only items I really end up ever using.  

One thing I like about the kit is that I am limited (spacewise) as to what I can fit in it and have to decide on the contents wisely.  Adding one thing will mean the removal of something else.  I am sure I may change the contents again in the future or maybe based on your suggestions but for know I will leave it as is.

This Kit is a good addition to my main bug out bag and primary and vehicle first aid kits which contains more of the hardcore trauma items such as Israeli bandages,tourniquets and quick clot.  

Interestingly enough the nalgene survival kit is a great match to the Kifaru E&E pack.