There is a popular school of thought that dictates that your survival kit should follow you everywhere.  Within this context I am not referring to a bug out bag or a vehicle emergency kit but rather a small, portable survival kit that you carry with you during the normal course of living your life.  This kit is commonly referred to as your EDC, or Every Day Carry.

I feel that the term “EDC” is misleading because it implies a set of items that is always with you, no matter what.  The reality is that you may have multiple kits and multiple EDCs, each suitable for a different set of circumstances.

Kershaw Oso Sweet (183... Buy New $15.49 (as of 10:25 UTC - Details) In my case, for example, I have a portable survival kit for running around the neighborhood, either on foot or by vehicle, and another for venturing into more populated urban areas.  They both, however, have as their basis some basic, foundation items that I will describe today.

I call this my perfect portable survival kit.

The Portable Survival Kit

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The list is a simple one and while the sky is the limit when it comes to purchasing survival gear, this entire foundation kit can be put together with quality items for less than $60.  Or even better, for almost nothing if you use items you already have laying around the house.,

1.  Pocket Knife

The knife I chose is my favorite Kershaw OSO Sweet.  It is sturdy with a strong blade that holds its edge well.  It is not as bulky as some other folding knifes nor is it as heavy.  It just works.

2.  Flashlight

Because I wish to carry my portable survival kit in a tin, size in important.  I like the Blocklite because its form factor allows it to easily fit in tight space.  The LEDs are bright and the 9Volt battery holds it’s charge of a long time.

3.  Paracord

I prefer a paracord lanyard over a bracelet because I can use it’s clip to attach my whistle as well as other items that I may want to add from time to time such as a second flashlight, a Swiss army knife, pepper spray, or a flash drive (thumb drive). UST JetScream Floating... Buy New $5.99 (as of 08:10 UTC - Details)

4.  Lighter

While not a fire-starter per se, I carry a BIC lighter in my tin because wood and biomass is abundant in my home community.  In my vehicle and bug-out-bag I have a magnesium flint plus petroleum jelly soaked cotton balls.  I do not include them in my  day-to-day portable survival kit.  Your needs may vary.

5.  Survival & Safety Whistle

I own at least a dozen whistles.  Even though it is larger and more bulky than most, the Windstorm Safety Whistle is the one that carries its signal the furthest and the loudest. I know this because I performed tests myself. For day to day running around, I consider my whistle to be as important or more important than any other item in my kit.

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