CRKT RSK™ Mk5 Knife - Doug Ritter designed this knife produced by
Columbia River & Tool. Made of stainless cutlery steel, the knife is
a compact, lightweight, but robust, fixed blade designed specifically
to fit into a small survival kit tin or pouch. It offers multiple uses
in the outdoors, including gathering food, building shelter and
repairing gear.
Essential Gear eGEAR PICO™ Lite LED Flashlight - Field & Stream 2010 Best of the Best Winner.
Doug Ritter designed this super bright micro-sized LED light
specifically for reliable emergency use. It is ideal for navigating or
working at night or in low-light conditions. It projects a powerful 10
lumen beam up to 30 feet from tough cylindrical 6061 anodized aluminum
body- not plastic -weighing just two-tenths of an ounce. The knurled
on/off bezel switch ensures it cannot be turned on inadvertently in
storage and makes it easier for a user to grip if their hands are cold.
Katadyn Micropur MP1 Chlorine Dioxide Tablets (6) - Recognized as the industry standard in water purification, each tablet purifies 1 liter/1quart.
Nasco Whirl-Pak® Water Bag - A lab-quality, sterile, collapsible 1 liter water bag with secure roll-top closure
28" Stainless Ball Chain - mil-spec, use as a neck lanyard or security lanyard for survival gear or for gear repair
Doug Ritter Illustrated Supplemental Survival Instructions - Building on the waterproof
kit-specific Illustrated Survival Instructions he wrote for the
original PSP, Ritter expanded on multiple uses for the additional
components in the PSP PLUS with additional detailed, easy to understand,
practical information.
Pacific Outdoor Equipment PNUEMO ZIP Waterproof Pouch - Don't-Lose-Me bright orange 40D ripstop back and Clear TPU front make the PNEUMO ZIP pouch light but tough. Rated waterproof to 3M for 1 hr. Pull tabs make it easy to open. Zipper access to back storage. Retro-reflective trim for night visibility. Lanyard loop for security. Still fits in a pocket
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS (same as original PSP):
Spark-Lite™ Firestarter - current U.S. military issue, waterproof, useable one-handed, over 1000 sparkings in tests
Spark-Lite™ Tinder-Quik™ - 4 tinders, current U.S. military issue, waterproof, wax impregnated cotton tinder in zip-top plastic bag, each burns 2-3 minutes
Fox-40® Rescue Howler™ Survival Whistle - designed exclusively for
this kit, triple frequency, exceeds U.S. Coast Guard and SOLAS
specifications, bright yellow with dual mode lanyard hole
Rescue Flash™ Signal Mirror - 2 x 3 inches (5 x 7.6 cm) Lexan™
polycarbonate with mil-spec style retro-reflective aiming aid for
one-handed use, instructions on back, protective cover to prevent
scratches while stored in the kit, lanyard hole.
20mm Survival Compass - liquid damped with groove to accept an improvised lanyard ring
Duct Tape - 26 inches x 2 inches (66 x 5 cm), rolled around plastic mandrel, repairs, first aid, the ultimate repair and improvisation component, uses limited only by your imagination
Stainless Steel Utility Wire - 6 ft. of .020 inch (1.83 m x 0.5 mm)
mil-spec grade, stronger than brass, won't get brittle in frigid cold,
multiple uses
Braided Nylon Cord - 10 ft. (3 m) 150+ lb. (68+ kg) test, won't unravel, shelter building, repairs and much more
#69 Black Nylon Thread - 50 ft. (15.2 m), 10.5 lb. (4.8 kg) test, repairs, fishing line, light duty lashing and much more
Fishing Kit - 4 x medium Fish Hooks, 2 x Split Shot and 1 x Snap Swivel, in a clear plastic vial with cap.
Heavy Duty Sewing Needle - will penetrate heavy materials, easy to grip, large eye for easy threading
4 Safety Pins - repairs, secure items to prevent loss and much more
Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil - 3 sq. ft. (0.9 sq. m), reflect fire heat, cook and much more
#2 Pencil and Waterproof Rite-In-The-Rain® Notepaper - 2 pieces 2.125 x 3.667 inches (5.4 x 9.3 cm), leave notes, memory aid, keep log
Fresnel Lens Magnifier - 2 x 3 inches (5 x 7.6 cm), in protective
sleeve, read small type in survival instructions if glasses lost, start
fire using sun
Waterproof Illustrated Survival Instructions - authored by Doug Ritter, 33 illustrations, on waterproof highly tear-resistant synthetic "paper," detailed, easy to understand, kit specific practical information
Doug Ritter is a world renowned authority on survival equipment and
advocate for better survival equipment to save lives. His research and
exposés have resulted in recalls and stricter standards and testing for
emergency survival equipment. Ritter is Chairman of the non-profit
Equipped To Survive Foundation and founder and editor of Equipped to
Survive www.equipped.org, often described as "Consumer Reports for
survival gear." Ritter's personal web site is www.DougRitter.com. Ritter
is also founder and Chairman of Knife Rights: www.KnifeRights.org.