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Gear Review: SOL Origin Survival KitA lightweight, waterproof survival kit you can customize for your needsSOL means Survive Outdoors Longer. With the SOL Origin survival kit, you get 5 of the 10 "Essentials" in a compact, lightweight, and waterproof hard case. It was enough to make me want to get lost. Text and photos by Dan Larson.
From building fire and shelter to getting your bearings and signaling for help, this 6-oz. kit has the tools and information you need to survive. Note: this is NOT a first-aid kit, but there is room to add a few small items, like tweezers or meds.
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Very nice kit.
— Mike
I hope that no serious person would ever expect this kit to replace the need for a legit compass.
— Alex
Good point, Alex. I would consider using this as a backup for my GPS (and only if I had backup batteries for my GPS) when traveling on trails. In fact, that's likely how I'll use it. But no, I wouldn't recommend using this as a primary compass if that's your standard mode of navigation. It lacks too many features that a "legit" compass offers (esp. adjustable declinatinon).
— Author (Dan)
I just love the name of this company! If you need this stuff you might be S.O.L!!
— Ronin
I've been studying and practicing survival skills for over 15 years and would like to mention that you should never rely on a pre-made "Survival Kit"! Everyone should make their own kit tailored to their own personal needs!
— Brian
that Knife is a pos(Piece of S%#t)! I had one and never even got to use it in the field. The cheap-ass blade snapped in half while useing it in my house for something menial..I dont remember what it was, but it was nothing at all like I would use a knife for in the backcountry. DO NOT rely on this knife even as a backup in the backcountry(or your house). Garbage.
— Joe
Though the concept look great I'd much rather take the time to put together my own "Survival Kit" with the items I'm familiar with and trust. This provides a little bit of everything but when it truly counts I'm afraid all you'd get it a whole lot of nothing.
— Paul
no truly serious person would ever put their life in the hands of a GPS either
— kevin
It's over priced, i used it in a survival video & didn't even use the knife either. but i usually carry several knifes. but it is a good backup kit. i carry several survival kits. also a good size first aid kit. brian that's a great point you have. everyone should make a kit to suit weather conditions in there area & what they may encounter.
— Brandon
i have one and i have done some tests with it and i havent had any probs i would give it a 3/5 due to the high price of it
— Tyler
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