That little zipper compartment would be perfect for a mini-med kit. Toss some bandaids, gauze pads, basic meds, maybe some burn gel and triple antibiotic and you are good to go.
One thing I wish. That they had all those notes online or on a flash drive or something like that. Some of us don’t have eyes that work so well any more
Cheers for this, I been tryin to find out about "the zombie survival guide torrent" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Ryanzon Survival Genie - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.
I would ditch that knife for a Victorinox Cadet...Some bank line and a mini water straw... Good Vid,..for some reason I love making these kits...I use the Maxpedition Micro pouch and that holds everything for me while still being pocketable.
Oh yeah. I also make psk’s as a hobby. The Maxpedition Cocoon Pouch is my favorite size. A Survivor Filter or Fronteer Pro. A 1/2”X6” ferro rod. A pack of fishing snells. Pack of dental floss. TOPS whistle. Signal mirror. A Silva Ranger Mini compass (I hate button compasses). And a SAK Walker. All fit inside.
The RSK knife is back now! It was discontinued for a couple years but Doug said it's being produced again. So a person could come close to recreating this kit DIY-style.😎
BCB Ultimate Survival Kit cost even less yet you got (at least in USAF variant) additional small pliers multitool for cutting a small package of wire, candle, and its all packed in a metal container which can be used for boiling water. This SOL kit is a ripoff for 80$, though I found it for 55$, if it cost 30$ I may been a good value, but as its likely not produced in sufficient quantity to push price down, so it's not worth the money even if you find one as it may no longer be produced, which would not be exactly surprising...
Nice! I think the PSP Plus is one of the best pre-made kits out there. About the only thing it lacks is a shelter component (if you keep a space blanket on hand you're pretty much there). I have three of the Ritter knives, good for the size.
BCB Ultimate Survival Kit cost even less yet you got (at least in USAF variant) additional small pliers multitool for cutting a small package of wire, candle, and its all packed in a metal container which can be used for boiling water. This SOL kit is a ripoff for 80$, though I found it for 55$, if it cost 30$ I may been a good value, but as its likely not produced in sufficient quantity to push price down, so it's not worth the money even if you find one as it may no longer be produced, which would not be exactly surprising...
Agreed with @robbabcock_ - one of the better SOL kits I've seen so far, at least... maybe a bit pricey for what you get, but I think the only two obvious things to add here would be a space blanket and a little first-aid kit... not much room for either in that pouch, but the hardware in there - such as the knife and flashlight - seems to be at least a rank above most of the competition.
Aside from the ESSE kits this in one of the only grab n go’s with the right stuff . People should carry a proper knife & multi tool any & every time they venture out along w/ a light. That little bag would supplement nicely
I rebuilt one of these. The zipper pouch i turned into a mini med kit. I loaned it to someone in my hunting/survival vest and never saw any of it ever again.
A survival kit that contains water tablets is always a good idea because although you may not be in a proper survival situation but you may be on a hike over three or four days in the middle of nowhere and at some point have to resupply your water from whatever natural sources you come across and you need the tablets to make it safe
I used their original model as the base for my Altoids kits. I found the cost of some of the items to buy on their own justified the cost. I of course add items. My GF has the knife which we bought later but I always thought the steel was way too low grade for even a mini survival knife.
Great review. I, too, was disappointed that you didn't didn't "bash" it with improvements. But I understand this is an old video. There are a number of improvements that I would make. But it is a good basic kit.
What extra items would you add to the kit that will fit inside? I was disappointed you didn’t do your usual adding, replacing and modifications of the kit to make it even better. I have mine inside a bcb tin with roll over hinge locks and removable silicone gasket (same as the tins the bcb ultimate survival kits use) and are sold by best glide in USA, so that I can cook/boil small amounts of water in it as well as adding more items.
Put a wood handle on that crkt .knife and use the foil to back the bag takes six hrs to purivfy water in the bag if no more tabs are available just some advice
Nothing i hate more than watching videos like this and having my eardrums blown out by a whistle. I really wish ppl would stop we know what they sound like.
I would take that CRKT knife stick it in a vice and take a mill file to the back to square it up so it will work better on the I assume the two fero rods in that sparkier. Two is one and one is none.
Yeah, I agree, but at the same time some snare wire 1) doesn't take up much space and 2) is multi-purpose. So I think that's why a lot of kits go ahead and include it. Never hurts to have a length of wire.
@@KitbashedSurvival Agreed, having the wire doesn't hurt. I'm just commenting on how someone in what should be a temporary (hopefully) situation would not have time to set up a snare. Even fishing might be less of a consideration. If you expect to be "lost" over a number of days, then these might be options.
I agree, snaring is not why I put wire in a kit. I put it in my kits, to make a wire bail to set my tin in to boil water and safely remove it from the fire. That does not apply to this kit here of course, but then you never know what you might come across in a survival situation that could be used to boil water, and could use a bail for that container.
@@wjf213 Yeah, the wire is great for making a bail for a pot. It's also good for lashing a tripod over a fire, or really doing anything that you don't want to burn or melt. I have wire in all my kits and the main thing I've used it for is to repair stuff.
Everyone has to blow the whistle. But then literally not test anything else. Guess they just like to blow things. Why not test the duct tape and make sure it tapes. Or whatever else in the kit. But nope. See a whistle and just have to put ya lips on it and blow. Says alot
Man, I like your content, but most of the civilized world uses metric for weight. I'ts mainly because it actually makes sense. What the f**k is with these Ounces and shit.
That little zipper compartment would be perfect for a mini-med kit. Toss some bandaids, gauze pads, basic meds, maybe some burn gel and triple antibiotic and you are good to go.
Excellent idea!
Cool idea. I was thinking of other things, but first aid works.
also add a baggie of weed
Eric, sometime you should put up a rating list of the top five small and large kits.
That’s a good idea
It’s great to see these kits before you buy them. No stores near me carry them.
One thing I wish.
That they had all those notes online or on a flash drive or something like that.
Some of us don’t have eyes that work so well any more
Google "Equipped To Survive". That's Doug Ritter's Website. The instructions are downloadable as a PDF file.
Use the mag lens that is included with the kit. :)
FYI: The 4 hours on the tablets presumes very dirty water, cold water.
It's an EPA mandated statement on the packaging.
How long in normal water?
I have the exact same kit, Doug Ritter did a very thorough job putting it together and the survival knife is an excellent design.
Cheers for this, I been tryin to find out about "the zombie survival guide torrent" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Ryanzon Survival Genie - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my friend got amazing results with it.
Me too, and I agree, that knife is a beautiful little thing!
There is another one that doesn't have the knife but does have a nice survival blanket.
I would ditch that knife for a Victorinox Cadet...Some bank line and a mini water straw... Good Vid,..for some reason I love making these kits...I use the Maxpedition Micro pouch and that holds everything for me while still being pocketable.
Yeah, it's a fun hobby in a strange way.
Oh yeah.
I also make psk’s as a hobby. The Maxpedition Cocoon Pouch is my favorite size.
A Survivor Filter or Fronteer Pro. A 1/2”X6” ferro rod. A pack of fishing snells. Pack of dental floss. TOPS whistle. Signal mirror. A Silva Ranger Mini compass (I hate button compasses). And a SAK Walker.
All fit inside.
Cousin Doug knows his stuff
It has unfortunately been discontinued. This is one of the few off the shelf kits i actually like.
The RSK knife is back now! It was discontinued for a couple years but Doug said it's being produced again. So a person could come close to recreating this kit DIY-style.😎
@@robbabcock_ thanks brother 👍
BCB Ultimate Survival Kit cost even less yet you got (at least in USAF variant) additional small pliers multitool for cutting a small package of wire, candle, and its all packed in a metal container which can be used for boiling water. This SOL kit is a ripoff for 80$, though I found it for 55$, if it cost 30$ I may been a good value, but as its likely not produced in sufficient quantity to push price down, so it's not worth the money even if you find one as it may no longer be produced, which would not be exactly surprising...
I liked the origin kit but they are not available
Nice! I think the PSP Plus is one of the best pre-made kits out there. About the only thing it lacks is a shelter component (if you keep a space blanket on hand you're pretty much there). I have three of the Ritter knives, good for the size.
Thanks!
BCB Ultimate Survival Kit cost even less yet you got (at least in USAF variant) additional small pliers multitool for cutting a small package of wire, candle, and its all packed in a metal container which can be used for boiling water. This SOL kit is a ripoff for 80$, though I found it for 55$, if it cost 30$ I may been a good value, but as its likely not produced in sufficient quantity to push price down, so it's not worth the money even if you find one as it may no longer be produced, which would not be exactly surprising...
Agreed with @robbabcock_ - one of the better SOL kits I've seen so far, at least... maybe a bit pricey for what you get, but I think the only two obvious things to add here would be a space blanket and a little first-aid kit... not much room for either in that pouch, but the hardware in there - such as the knife and flashlight - seems to be at least a rank above most of the competition.
It is a nice little kit. Thanks 👍🌻🌻
Aside from the ESSE kits this in one of the only grab n go’s with the right stuff . People should carry a proper knife & multi tool any & every time they venture out along w/ a light. That little bag would supplement nicely
Of course, four years later, no one carries this kit. I'd love it if you would review some of SOL's current crop of pocket kits. 😊
I rebuilt one of these. The zipper pouch i turned into a mini med kit. I loaned it to someone in my hunting/survival vest and never saw any of it ever again.
A survival kit that contains water tablets is always a good idea because although you may not be in a proper survival situation but you may be on a hike over three or four days in the middle of nowhere and at some point have to resupply your water from whatever natural sources you come across and you need the tablets to make it safe
Great review of an EXCELLENT kit. That little knife ROCKS!
SOL always has some good kits and well worth the price!
You make some amazing videos.
I used their original model as the base for my Altoids kits. I found the cost of some of the items to buy on their own justified the cost. I of course add items. My GF has the knife which we bought later but I always thought the steel was way too low grade for even a mini survival knife.
Great review. I, too, was disappointed that you didn't didn't "bash" it with improvements. But I understand this is an old video. There are a number of improvements that I would make. But it is a good basic kit.
I was genuinely surprised that the knife could cut paper. BTW I just subed today and dude your like the Bob Ross of survival kit reviewers
Thanks!
@@KitbashedSurvival yup👍
That's a pretty nice kit.
I just bought this kit looks good
I have this kit too, and believe me, you done good.
Thx for the review - not bad. 😉
Have you ever thought about going back to this one ans doing your kitbashed piece? What you would add or swap out?
Looks like a really decent little kit, that!
I’ve seen bob hanslyer use a smaller knife to baton small branches
Cool
I think this is a good kit for its size.
What extra items would you add to the kit that will fit inside? I was disappointed you didn’t do your usual adding, replacing and modifications of the kit to make it even better.
I have mine inside a bcb tin with roll over hinge locks and removable silicone gasket (same as the tins the bcb ultimate survival kits use) and are sold by best glide in USA, so that I can cook/boil small amounts of water in it as well as adding more items.
I made this video before I really started modifying kits, so that's why.
Pretty good kit but they are missing a really important topic; shelter! A sol survival blanket would have made this kit way way better
Nice sharing
In a pinch looks to be a really sound piece but I think that I would have to change the whistle and maybe the compass.
Put a wood handle on that crkt .knife and use the foil to back the bag takes six hrs to purivfy water in the bag if no more tabs are available just some advice
Great video and the kit seems to be quite comprehensive. Just not worth the asking price of $80 in my opinion.
Nothing i hate more than watching videos like this and having my eardrums blown out by a whistle. I really wish ppl would stop we know what they sound like.
ok
YES.
@@KitbashedSurvival Nope, go ahead and whistle while you work, bro! Great stuff.
I would take that CRKT knife stick it in a vice and take a mill file to the back to square it up so it will work better on the I assume the two fero rods in that sparkier. Two is one and one is none.
I wonder why no small ferro rod as well. A bouillon cube would also have helped maybe?
👍
Could you do a video on the contents of a good trauma kit.
Throw a space blanket in there and you’re good to go
Make your own kit .....geeez
Question...Why does the pencil never have an eraser?!
I just wonder about the utility of making a snare when you get stranded are just looking to get rescued... Otherwise, not a bad little kit.
Yeah, I agree, but at the same time some snare wire 1) doesn't take up much space and 2) is multi-purpose. So I think that's why a lot of kits go ahead and include it. Never hurts to have a length of wire.
@@KitbashedSurvival Agreed, having the wire doesn't hurt. I'm just commenting on how someone in what should be a temporary (hopefully) situation would not have time to set up a snare. Even fishing might be less of a consideration. If you expect to be "lost" over a number of days, then these might be options.
I agree, snaring is not why I put wire in a kit. I put it in my kits, to make a wire bail to set my tin in to boil water and safely remove it from the fire. That does not apply to this kit here of course, but then you never know what you might come across in a survival situation that could be used to boil water, and could use a bail for that container.
@@wjf213 Yeah, the wire is great for making a bail for a pot. It's also good for lashing a tripod over a fire, or really doing anything that you don't want to burn or melt. I have wire in all my kits and the main thing I've used it for is to repair stuff.
I have sam kit i keep it in the side pocket of my i am a Sar tech Canadian Armed Forces rescue technician jumpsuit
Why does your table look like it has sutures?
There’s barely any nylon cord
1:40 Google-translated French, i need to mention.
Erik or Eric . Cousin Doug know his stuff
But I don't think it's worth what's. Ring asked really oh where can I find them locking tons like the red one you used
$80 ,,,, IS THAT SOL OR LOL !
It’s not ,,,, it’s ....
As of 08/11/22 this is no longer available.
I thought SOL meant
sh*t outta luck?
A lot of stuff to read? 3 sheets of paper is what you call a lot? Ever heard about books?
should place somwtjing like thumd size phone th call 911, if this kit dont help.
Where can you buy the kit?
I got it on amazon
Everyone has to blow the whistle. But then literally not test anything else. Guess they just like to blow things. Why not test the duct tape and make sure it tapes. Or whatever else in the kit. But nope. See a whistle and just have to put ya lips on it and blow. Says alot
HAY ANY BODY GOT THE LINK PLS THANK YALL
No way is that worth $80 you could make a really good kit with that yourself
Perhaps
I agree. 9/10 of us probably have most of or similar items in our supply of gear anyways
Man, I like your content, but most of the civilized world uses metric for weight. I'ts mainly because it actually makes sense. What the f**k is with these Ounces and shit.
Not worth $80 bucks
Pretty good, but not $80 good.
Wont spend 80 dollars on that.
Not worth $80...
If I was someone like Dug Ritter, I wouldn't let anybody put my name, on such products. Make a couple of Dollars more and destroy my fame? Why?!!