SOL Origin Survival Kit weighs 6.1 oz. – 3.9″ x 2.8″ x 1.5″. Top of case contains a signaling mirror, with “How-To” instruction printed right on the lid. Bottom of the case contains: firelight sparker, compass and folding knife/emergency whistle/LED light. Waterproof case contains: 150lb-braided nylon cord (5 stranded), (4) pieces of TinderQuik, mil-spec stainless steel wire, fishing/sewing kit, square foot of foil and a survival guide booklet.
Survival Guide Booklet includes: Find/making shelter, finding food, making a fire, signaling for help, finding drinkable water and general medical information.
A good catch all, some issues I have been waiting for this item since it was first announced.The list price from the 3rd party amazon seller ($84) is much higher than the actual MSRP ($60). However amazon’s discount brings it down to a reasonable cost, compared to other buying options. Just make sure you don’t think you are getting 40% off, because you aren’t.The case is big. Think 2 or 3 altoids tins stacked on each other, or 2-3 decks of playing cards. It does fit well into a baggy jeans or jacket pocket though. The case is very well made, from nice hard plastic. The main container has a rubber o-ring to provide waterproofing. It seems like it would take reasonable drops or impacts quite well.Unfortunately, the usable space of the box is much less than you would get from 2/3 altoids cans. This is because over 1/2 of the thickness of the box is taken up by the built in tools. Now, if you consider that you would also take up that space if things were loose in the box, it comes…