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As with most survival kits, you need to focus on the things that will kill you fastest. Barring bleeding out or suffocating, the cold/exposure will get you first. so something to construct a shelter and a fire. dehydration is probably next, so collecting and purifying water is the next priority...

I'd not bother with the fishing stuff unless I had room to spare. I fill drinking straws with cotton wool/vasaline and heat seal the ends for use in kits. combined with a small firesteel. Wrap the handle with kevlar thread and then cover with a section of inner tube. You could also use brass...

If I want something a bit heavier duty I'll use my Manix 2 Very solid lock up and comfortable in the hand.

Spyderco Paramilitary 2.

The principle is the same, It should work... :D

I take it a revolving chair, a head torch, and a shotgun are out of the question? :D

I wear a paracord bracelet as a matter of course. last year I was on holiday in Egypt, and went on a boat trip to dive the SS Thistlegorm (One of the best dives in the world, first dived by Jacques Cousteau) The dive company, who sent my gear to the boat (mostly rented, I had my own reg...

You'll have a great time, Patrick runs fantastic courses, and is a great bloke as well.

I think the problem is that the axe sells for around £20 and the stove for around £5.

A link would help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfEg1Aooi4Q Is it this one? I don't know the tune, but personally I'd learn it by listening to it and trying to play it. In fact I probably will, it'll be a nice addition to my repertoire.

Why not carve yourself a netting needle and keep it on that?

I like the Titan fishing smocks. Very hard wearing. that's mine. http://www.titanproducts.co.uk/titan--ultra--titantex-hooded-cotton-fishing-smocks-from-2299-153-p.asp

I have the one with the fabric strap, it's great.

It's a tricky one, I'd love to go to; 1. Borneo/Sumatra and see Orang-outangs in the wild while I still can. 2. New Zealand, My wife has been and loved it, I'd love to travel around and just chill there for a while. 3. Peru, to see Machu Picchu. I've been to quite a few places already, I've...

When I worked offshore, I used to work 12hr night shifts for six weeks non stop (no days off) I'd get back to the uk and sleep for the first three days....

I've been trying not to buy a USB microscope, you're not helping! :D Nice job, very interesting.

Also, the wind is caused by trees sneezing....

Ask my parents in about 3 weeks time.... :D

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That guy has a seriously steady hand.