Every Scout, boy and man should have one of these.
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One of these will last you a lifetime. I literally don't own any other can openers and have this bad boy always with me. it is a little bulkier than the P-38 in the pocket, but a lot easier to use. Would buy again.

Every Scout, boy and man should have one of these.
171316
Totally perfect for my 11 yo son who is a Boy Scout. Perfect in every way and he loves it.
3584328
Bought these for my grandchildren for our camping trip in the mountains in July. I just wanted the children to feel save wearing one of these. It converts into so much, a much needed tool in a time of need.
4679559
these are perfect can be used for so many project . Boy Scout will love these. They will be used for many different projects. Thank You
927646
Every camper and hiker should have this signal mirror with them which might save their lives if a bad situation happens.
1317093
This thing is very cool I bought on then friends saw it and had me one for each of them.  It's great for camping or if you take the bus or walk.
2859717
I think everyone who goes outside at night in the winter should have one.  It helps to keep you visible
4783531
I bought this kit in 2002 via the NRA Annual Convention in Reno. I carried it while deployed and it is still carried when pursuing outdoor adventures.  As others have said, it is not a complete kit but is a great addition to your pack or as a foundation for a PSK (Personal Survival Kit).

The Blastmatch can be operated with one hand. This is crucial if you have an accident (fall, cut, etc) that injured one of your hands/arms and you can't operate a ferro rod and striker. I know a disposable lighter works with one hand, but not if it is wet from an immersion, which also dictates you need a fire to warm up and dry out your clothes and gear. My Blastmatch is part of my PSK pouch (E&E pouch in military jargon). I also have bought one for each of my children to carry, even my 8 year old can use it to start a fire.

The StarFlash signal mirror is a great product and lighter than military issue signal mirrors. The sighting hole offers the capability for even the most junior of your group to use with minimal instruction and teaching.

The Wet Fire tinder is a decent product. They work. I maintain these along with several homemade tinder options. There are other brands just as good and maybe even a tad better (Fast Fire) if you want to piecemeal a kit together.

The Jet Scream Whistle is loud. It is not the loudest of the signal whistles available but it is smaller than the others I have with not much tradeoff in decibels. When packing for children and every 1/8 ounce of weight and size counts, this is a great product.

The Saber Cut saw works well compared to others of the same type. The biggest drawback on these type of saws is the need to have the wood you are processing anchored securely. I have both the "pocket chainsaws" and the saber cut and if I choose one, it is the saber cut. I prefer a take down buck saw (Bob Dustrude) but if I am forced to carry just a small pouch, this fits the need... and the pouch.

The hard case is either a Pelican case or equivalent (I am not sure). It is sturdy and has kept all the pieces secure while being used in some very rough and abusive environments. There is a little bit of extra room to add other small items if wanted, like additional tinder but I carry the extras in a heavy duty freezer bag in the pouch I use.

My PSK is built in a military surplus pouch, a "SAW" Ammo pouch specifically. I also have a Silva Baseplate compass (which is also a back up to my Cammenga), Lifestraw, Becker Remora (A CRKT Ritter RSK M5 is smaller and cheaper if prefer), Gerber Vise, SOL Survival Bivy Blanket, etc.

Study the "Rules of Three (3)" and make sure the kit you develop covers those needs.

For more ideas and tips for your PSK, visit Dan's Depot forums, Survival Life, Nature Reliance School, or your preferred emergency preparedness site ... They are available to read and free to become a member to join in the discussion or ask questions from those who are experienced and knowledgeable. Some even have conversations strictly dealing with kits for kids.
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My son learned how to make fire starter using this stuff in Boy Scouts and it is hands down THE BEST.  You very simply melt a blob of the gel in a small pot on the stove ($1 goodwill pot is the best choice here), using a tooth pick or skewer, swirl a cotton ball in the melted wax, and drop it on a sheet of parchment paper to gel  back up.  When it is time to use it, you split it open, pull out some tuffs of cotton and light that.  One ball will burn for nearly 20 minutes.  If you do it right the balls will be completely water proof so perfect for camping and survival packs.  I now use them to light for our difficult to start pellet stove.  It far surpasses everything else I have tried.  One tub of this probably could make 100 starter balls.  I know it isn't the intended usage, but had to share because it is just damn cool.
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I ordered this as a gift for a boy scout exchange.  My son was very excited about it and to offer it as a gift.  The scout that received it seemed to be equally excited.  After checking it out, I might just have to order one for myself.
727031
This thing is awesome.  A little something for everyone.  If you want to start a disco, you can do that.  If you need to cut leather, you can do that.  If you need to light up someone's life, you can do that too.  Only thing this won't do is cook breakfast.  This really is a must have for every auto and storm shelter.  Glad to have it.
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We purchased these fire starters for our scout pack to use during our annual cuber-ee. By the end of the weekend each team of cub successfully made fire. The accomplishment seen on the faces of these kids was price-less.

The neck-lace is a challenge to use, due to it's small size. The kids found it easier to use then the adults. One of our youngest came of with a fancy little branch jig for the striker and that was the trick to allow ALL the kids to accomplish making fire. And this included my Autistic Son, and my daughter.

This tool is not only a potential life saver, it looks pretty good hanging around my neck.
4101887
Every home should have a copy of this and if not there, maybe all schools. They need one for Ladies also.
4716655
every man should have at least one of these!!! exceptional quality for the price. everyone asks where i bought it.
364064
The boy scout in me took hold and I bought one to keep in the car. Have used it several times. Kinda big and heavy but easy to use.
1966711
This is a great stool.  I took it to Boy Scout camp and everyone wanted to use it.
The troop is planning to order some also.
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This book should be in every Boy Scout Troops library as well as anyone's that spends much time in the outdoors.