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TSEAS t1_itlan79 wrote

Reply to comment by parsifal in A train passenger saw a woman waving for help. It was a hiker who'd been missing. by guanaco55

I have, but I just stick to the mini BIC and WP matches for emergency fire since they are lighter, very reliable, and don't use batteries. I try to avoid batteries when possible, and the only emergency thing I have that is battery operated is my PLB (ACR ResQlink) which never needs to be plugged in.

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TSEAS t1_itl12wp wrote

Reply to comment by parsifal in A train passenger saw a woman waving for help. It was a hiker who'd been missing. by guanaco55

It is usually just a weight and space savings thing. Tabs weigh practically nothing and you can keep them in your medkit without taking up much space. Life straws are a bit heavier and bulkier. The key is to make sure you have emergency backup for getting potable water.

My emergency kit has the normal stuff like bandages, pills, and ointments, but I also always keep a small gear repair kit, mini BIC, WP matches, and water treatment tabs in there at all times too. I plan to never use them unless shit really hits the fan.

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