Preparedness Essential: Dad's tools for survival

TheSurvivalMom blog ^ | June 29, 2009 | The Survival Mom

[ChocChipCookie]

I posted this entry on my blog today and can't wait to see what my Freeper friends think of my suggestions. Whatever tools you would add to this list, let me know, and I'll include them in an addendum to this article.

[ChocChipCookie]

for your ping list

[Cold Heart]

Small high powered flashlight (AA or AAA batteries) & fire starting implement.

[callisto]

Depending upon the severity of the emergency, disposable cell phone battery rechargers, pocket knife, machete . . .

[Lurker]

The very first one is wrong. A claw hammer is useful, but a drywall hammer is even better.

Half hammer, half hatchet it's a true multitasker.

[JoeProBono]

[editor-surveyor]

"Depending upon the severity of the emergency, disposable cell phone battery rechargers..."

Did you know that the Wilson Co. makes "Gibson Girl" chargers for most cell phones?

[editor-surveyor]

Or a roofing hammer, which is similar but heavier.

[RandallFlagg]

I highly reccommend this device. The blades hold a great edge and they've lasted a lot longer than any Leatherman or Gerber multitool I've owned -and I've owned a lot.
Victorinox Multitool

[ladyjane]

Duct tape and WD-40

[Shadowstrike]

Also pack, as weird as it sounds, a pair of pantyhose. If your Alternator belt breaks this can be used just long enough to get you to a station.

Happened to me on I-10 late one night, I’ll never forget the look on my grandmothers face when I asked her for hers, but it kept the lights on just long enough.

I’ll go die of embarassment now, thank you.

[Jet Jaguar]

I do electronic work. You would be surprised what can be done with a razor blade, a soldering iron, and a multimeter.

[ChocChipCookie]

That picture always makes me laugh. :O)

[Teflonic]

Nice multitool, can be found cheaper here: http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-SwissTool-X-Pouch-53936/dp/B00004YVB1/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1246330159&sr=8-2

[RandallFlagg]

Oh, I just linked that for the picture. I get mine at a local Army Surplus shop a few blocks from my house.

[Lurker]

Cool. I see Estwing makes one. I’ll have to pick one up.

[Shooter 2.5]

One ton cable hoist
Axe
Post hole digger
sledge hammer
chainsaw
Long handled shovel
Miner's pick
Three foot pry bar
Two ton engine hoist
Three Extension cords with trouble lights.

One full set of Craftsman tools
One set of battery cables for each car
One set of tools for each vehicle

Electrical technician's multimeter

Car battery charger

Electric grinder with sandpaper and wire brush attachments

Circular saw
Tap measure
Carpenter's square Generator

bicycle pump
Air compressor

[Shooter 2.5]

I forgot the soldering iron with the multimeter.

[GOPJ]

I have a wind-up cell phone charger - and a wind up radio - sometimes an important tool is information.

[GOPJ]

It’s a great list - but might be hard to put in a car...