Who carries what 24/7?

[mbarnatl]

Does anyone have survival key chain like one of these?

Here is a link to "Build Your Own Survival Keychain"

[Rick]

I sure do. I made my own. It has a Howler whistle, P51, metal match, Photon light, and a tube containing char cloth.

[mbarnatl]

I sure do. I made my own. It has a Howler whistle, P51, metal match, Photon light, and a tube containing char cloth.

Which do you like better the P51 or P38? and reasons why?

[Rick]

I added a picture above. That one has a P-38 but I've changed to the P-51.

I like both for different reasons. The P-38 had more steel in it and makes a better striker for the metal match. It works just fine. The P-51 has less steel so does not do nearly as good a job as the P-38 but it will work if you mess with it long enough. The up side is it is quite a bit larger than the P-38 so it's a little easier to handle.

Ooops. Compass. I forgot that. It also has a compass on it.

[mbarnatl]

I like both for different reasons. The P-38 had more steel in it and makes a better striker for the metal match. It works just fine. The P-51 has less steel so does not do nearly as good a job as the P-38 but it will work if you mess with it long enough. The up side is it is quite a bit larger than the P-38 so it's a little easier to handle.

Ooops. Compass. I forgot that. It also has a compass on it.

I heard that the P51 didn't work well as a stricker as did the P38. But you could always use the back of a pocket knife blade or add a small hacksaw blade to the key chain.

[Rick]

I always carry a pocket knife so if I had to use the metal match I could do just that. Even if I lost the pocket knife I could still make the P-51 work. It just takes a lot more work and it would be harder to do if your hands are cold.

[mbarnatl]

Here is the P-38 & P-51 specs & drawings. Maybe you can make your own P-51. It looks like it may have used different metal specs.

[rebel]

hk 40
spyderco
minimag
bic
matches
whistle
compass
phone, cash ...

[go2ndAmend]

Swiss Army Knife - Tinker model
Cell Phone
Wallet
Kel Tec P32
My Wits

[lastboyscout]

I wear a suit and tie most days of the week. This is not and excuse juct a note to all.

Surefire L2
Fenix one cell Dl123
Fenix two cell DL123
Cold Steel 5 inch voyager
Cold Steel 3 inch voyager
victorinox Super tinker

In Wallet:
couple of feet of 100 mph tape on a old card style hotel key
small flint and steel from TAD gear.
couple of feet of para cord

On key chain:
2 photon micro lights one red one white led
small prybar (I forget who makes it)
compass
small lighter (peanut style)
Safariland Cuff key
Glock Model 22 in Desantis Pro Fed (15+1)
Desantis paddle with extra mag (15 rounder with factory plus 2) and peerless handcuffs
Second mag most days in a Galco single mag pouch 17 rd as above.

Laptop bag has extra goodies.

Sometime I wear dockers and a Camp shirt.

Beware the man who never removes his coat.

[klkak]

I only carry the following items when I'm awake, dressed, and leaving the house. When I go to bed I carry my wife.

Leatherman supertool 2000
Benchmade model N690
3 watt led light
Small Victorianox
Small Ferro rod & steel
Small Redi edge
Chapstick
Keyring with all my keys
Cell phone

I reckon the more you know the less you need to carry.

[Ole WV Coot]

Since I tore my rotor cup last week I carry DRUGS. With a few of those suckers I don't care if it snows oats. Don't carry anything but the remote to the couch and guns along with sharp pointy objects have been taken away. Did I mention I also carry extra drugs just in case I run low?????

[Beo]

everyday I carry an Emerson CQC6 folder, a taser, a S&W .40 pistol, set of handcuffs, a motorola radio with handset, a shotgun in the trunk, my SRT kit bag complete with M-4 and six mags... oh your talking about off duty or outside of work, just my knife.

[Gray Wolf]

If I'm away from my van or house (around town), I carry:
Belt made of 100' of paracord
Keychain kit I made includes, compass, small knife, pealess whistle, special Photon Freedom with a collar around the bulb, a sparky in a leather case with small piece of hacksaw blade and lint, and a p51.
a good small folder in pocket
2 mini bic's
Kershaw Junk Yard Dog ll (3.75" blade)
a replacement set of 2016 batteries for Photon, wrapped in paper
a cell phone w/ extra battery.
In wallet: a survival dog tag and 2 water/wind proof matches w/ strike piece
think thats it.
Wow, I forgot my Leatherman Wave!

[dragonjimm]

leatherman wave

on key ring
compass
photon light
p38
bsa hot spark
small whistle..el cheapo
military sharpener.

a mora, hatchet and the machete stay in the truck along with paracord, light duty rope, first aid kit, small auto kit w/ tools 12 volt light, a mini mag converted to led and a couple of lighters


and now that schools out 3 kids

[Ameriborn]

I carry only what I would normally need. (Not hiking/hunting/backpacking)

In my case this is:
Pocket Knife (Not sure brand, received as a gift, works pretty well)
Buck Knife Folder
Lighter
Cell Phone

Sometimes I will have my survival kit in an altoids tin, but sometimes I forget it. Usually I keep a backup cheap brand pocket knife as well. You never know when cheap quality can actually hold up.

[Bdog]

Leatherman Wave

Glock 36

Bic Lighter

[DOGMAN]

A Bible and ninja skills is all I carry.
No clothes, no Leatherwoman- no nothing

[Rick]

Listen, about that river trip I scheduled. Something has come up and I need to cancel. You can keep all the money. I'll...uh....call if things work out.

(mumbles to self) I ain't gettin' in no canoe with a naked guy. No, sir.

[Mountaintrekker]

On me 24/7 is a swiss key, metal match and striker, wet dry tinder, Kershaw folder, Leatherman Wave, Photon 2 white LED. I usually carry my pocket kit when I leave the house. The bug out bag is always in the truck and that has enough in there to completely restart our lives if need be. I also have kevlar laces in my hiking shoes which is what I always wear and a cordlock compass on various jackets and hats.
If I'm carrying concealed add my G29 and 2 mags to the list.