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SOL Origin Survival Kit

$39.95

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Item # 813518

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The SOL Origin™ survival kit fits in the palm of your hand and gives you a collection of tools you may need to survive the night.

Contents are packed together in a compact, waterproof case; flip-up signal mirror, fire striker, compass and folding-blade knife are stowed on the outside of the case
Knife features a 100-decibel rescue whistle and 10-lumen LED light integrated into handle; AUS-8 steel blade holds an edge and sharpens more easily than common steel blades
Fire striker can be used with 1 hand and emits a powerful shower of sparks; small liquid compass can be removed from the case
Open the case to find a 6 ft. piece of stainless-steel wire, 1 sewing needle (size 7), 4 pieces of Tinder Quick fire starter and a 3 sq. ft. piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil
Aluminum foil can be formed into a drinking cup or can be used as a pot to boil water
Also includes 10 ft. of nylon-braided cord, 3 safety pins, 4 fish hooks (size 10), 1 piece of fishing line, 2 snap swivels (size 12) and 2 split shot lead pellets
Entire kit weights only 6.25 oz.
Included lanyard lets you carry the survival kit around your neck
The SOL Origin™ survival kit includes instructions that feature 62 survival techniques and strategies from Buck Tilton

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SOL Origin Survival Kit Customer Reviews

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by PowerReviews

SOL Origin Survival Kit

3.2

(based on 5 reviews)

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Cons

Hard to repack (3)

Best Uses

Day trip (3)

- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (4)

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Apr

2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great value, well thought out.

By ithreepin

from White Mtns, NH

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy to Use
Good Design
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about SOL Origin Survival Kit:

This kit can pretty much solve any outdoor emergency situation. The knife/light/whistle combo & the firestarter are alone worth the [$] price tag. I wouldn't mind if the waterproof compartment was a bit deeper (and that's being nitpicky) but I was easily able to re-pack the contents with a couple of additional items I wanted to have on hand. I love this thing because I can toss it in any one of my packs on a moment's notice and know that I'm covered if things go unexpectedly wrong. Highly recommended for day trips.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Starter Kit

By BackpackersReviewdotcom

from Wilderness, USA

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Compact
Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Climbing
Day Trips
Winter Camping

Comments about SOL Origin Survival Kit:

This is a great little starter kit. It does not have everything, but has many very useful tool and it comes in a waterproof case. I always recommend carring a survival kit when in the backcountry, and while this one may not be perfect, it's really good and can be added to with other items. See my video review for more details.

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Jan

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Adventure Medical Kits SOL kit

By Scout Instructor

from Mount Baker Council, BSA and Edmonds, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact innovative
Simple To Use

Cons

Hard to close w one hand
Hard To Repack

Best Uses

Day Trips
Use with other essentials

Comments about SOL Origin Survival Kit:

I teach Boy Scouts in outdoor skills; this compact kit has some basic Essentials and it a starter survival kit containing some useful items.The box is tricky to re-pack and hard to close with one hand or with cold fingers. Some careful reorganizing of contents is suggested. Put the kit and other Essentials into a Day Pack and you will have the basics for an unplanned. overnight in the field; add trail food, shelter, clothing and water.

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Sep

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Old idea, new execution

By LazyDays

from Western NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Clear Instructions
Simple To Use

Cons

Bulky
Hard To Repack

Best Uses

Road Trips

Comments about SOL Origin Survival Kit:

In terms of weight and cost, there are better values available if you're willing to put it together. For convenience and ease of use, it is a solid deal.

I was able to add a few antihistamine and pain reliever caplets in the back compartment which may come in handy. Best use for me is in conjunction with a small first aid kit on short trips, one in each cargo pant pocket. It is not advisable to plan hard use for the included knife. The intent is in the name, survive/stay outdoors longer, not indefinitely.

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May

2011

(8 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not what you think

By Darryl34

from CA

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Clear Instructions

Cons

Hard To Repack
Messy

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Day Trips

Comments about SOL Origin Survival Kit:

This thing is very hard to repack and the case really doesn't serve a purpose. You cannot fit anything extra. I bought a survival kit at [...] in sardine tin that contained twice as much and was the same size. Not worth nearly $40 dollars maybe $10