Kit contents: Survival Instructions, Gerber Mini Multitool, Emergency Blanket, Firesteel, Storm matches, Cotton Tinder, Signal Mirror, LED Light, Wire Saw,
Snare Wire, Cordage, Fishing Line, Fishing Hooks, Sewing kit
Bear Grylls of the Discovery channel's Man Vs Wild show has teamed up with Gerber Legendary Blades to what they call the "Ultimate survival kit".
While it's hardly what I'd call "ultimate" (I don't even think there exists such a thing), nor can I vouch for Bear's survival tactics on the show, this kit looks pretty well put together for something that could easily fit in a cargo pocket. Add a bic lighter, canteen/water vessel and a large fixed blade and you have yourself a decent kit. Much better those survival-in-can kits in which you don't know what items are available to you, nor could you possibly modify the contents.
At $50, the most expensive item in the kit is the Gerber Mini Multitool and for the cost-to-usefulness ratio I'd say this particular tool isn't a necessary inclusion.
However for the listed price you could and should build your own kit. I've spoken before on the merits of building your own kit, not the least of which is your intimate knowledge of the contents, there quality and usefulness to you. However, if you're looking for convenience, you could do worse.
This kit looks ok however some of the cheaper kits look better value, the basic survival kit even comes with a bear grylls knife. you could always add to this after.
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