{"id":794,"date":"2019-10-03T20:43:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T20:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrellis.co.uk\/?p=794"},"modified":"2020-10-24T23:08:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-24T23:08:39","slug":"how-to-make-a-gentlemans-survival-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrellis.co.uk\/how-to-make-a-gentlemans-survival-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Gentlemans Survival Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>The Gentleman\u2019s Survival kit<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 what is it and do you really need one? Well, the purpose of this kit is blatantly obvious as the name suggests. But then again, what a man needs during a bug out situation or emergency varies depending on both the man and the current circumstances. The survival situation could range from what you would need for a long road trip to a full on Bear Grylls wilderness self-rescue deal.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that you\u2019re here means you\u2019ve already decided to make your own survival kit. The million dollar question is, what are you going to put in it? For this, we take the keywords Gentleman and Survival to craft a kit that captures the best of both worlds. This YouTube video here by Fred Saxton captures what is perhaps the best (compromise) version of man gear.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"726\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5zue8hhBbPc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Not only does it show you exactly how to make one, it also includes all the necessities and vices men would need in a broad range of situations.<\/p>\n<h2>Making your own kit<\/h2>\n<p>Before we get to the details of what\u2019s going in your kit, you have to make one first. Sure, you can find a lot of regular outdoor survival gear for sale, but no one\u2019s really selling true gentleman survival kits. So if you want one, you\u2019ll have to DIY. Fortunately, it\u2019s a very easy process. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to do:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Find a vintage briefcase or a second hand suitcase in good condition<\/li>\n<li>Screw an old piece of plywood to the bottom to create a sturdy base<\/li>\n<li>Next, find two 20mm thick, flat boards that will go over the base<\/li>\n<li>Using a jigsaw, cut out the shapes and curves for whatever you intend to put in the case<\/li>\n<li>Feel free to test out different layouts and templates for everything (bottles, cigars, hatchet)<\/li>\n<li>Next, join more boards to make the sides of your now shaped out flat board to make the briefcase more sturdy<\/li>\n<li>Once that\u2019s done, screw or nail in some straps to hold your man gear in place even when the case is inverted<\/li>\n<li>Add in the board work to your briefcase and screw in some hinges \u2013 don\u2019t forget the closing mechanism on the outside as well<\/li>\n<li>Your Gentleman\u2019s survival kit is ready to pack<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What to put in your gentleman\u2019s survival kit<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing all that we do about gentlemen, it\u2019s clear that they wouldn\u2019t like to get dirty or uncomfortable \u2013 no matter the situation. As such, everything you put in your kit should be aimed at keeping you safe, comfortable, and dapper. We\u2019ll draw from Freddie\u2019s version which seems to capture about 90% of most men\u2019s needs and vices.<\/p>\n<p>The right side of the suitcase is meant to carry the survival aspect of your kit. This could include things like a hatchet, kindling tin and matches, a Leatherman tool, icepick, gun, bullets, flares, first aid kit, snake oil bottle, a bar of soap, <a href=\"https:\/\/mrellis.co.uk\/best-pocket-knife-for-a-gentleman\/\">pocket knife<\/a>, a compass as well as anything you would need in an outdoor situation. Here, the only limit is the availability of space.<\/p>\n<p>The left side of your case on the other hand, is meant to capture the entertainment part of the kit. Here, you can add things like a deck of cards, a pack of cigarettes, a bottle of bourbon or <a href=\"https:\/\/mrellis.co.uk\/whisky-drinking-for-beginners\/\">whiskey<\/a>, cash, a harmonica, devices, some condoms, a Playboy magazine and a tin with contraband (choose your vice).<\/p>\n<h2>Final word<\/h2>\n<p>The Gentleman\u2019s survival kit is more or less a collection of amazing man materials packed creatively into a briefcase. The fact that you can\u2019t buy one doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t be able to reap the benefits that come with a bug out bag. Now, will the case help you survive a serious emergency i.e lost in the Amazon?<\/p>\n<p>Not as efficiently for the space it takes up. However, at least you\u2019ll go out in style and fashion like a gentleman should. So whether you want to optimise your kit for a Bear Grylls kind of situation or go the other way and turn it into a party go bag, it\u2019s completely up to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gentleman\u2019s Survival kit \u2013 what is it and do you really need one? Well, the purpose of this kit is blatantly obvious as the name suggests. But then again, what a man needs during a bug out situation or emergency varies depending on both the man and the current circumstances. The survival situation could range from what you would need for a long road trip to a full on Bear Grylls wilderness self-rescue deal. The fact that you\u2019re here means you\u2019ve already decided to make your own survival kit. 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