Regardless of what outdoor activity you are involved in camping, hiking, hunting, or fishing undoubtedly some piece of equipment eventually breaks.  Usually it breaks at the least opportune time.  Imagine in a crisis event how something as simple as a broken pack strap or zipper could make what was a difficult situation potentially unbearable.  This is where the Possibles Kit comes into play.  The possibles kit as we like to call it is a simple repair kit specifically designed for your gear and the most likely equipment failures.  The kit is designed to be small, light weight and cover a wide range of options. Some of its contents are improvised fixes and other contents are specific items that are likely to break or become damaged in the field.

First, we keep the entire kit in a colored zippered bag so it is organized and easy to find in our bug-out-bag.  Zip lock bags keep small items together and weatherproof those items you do not want to get wet.  The first few items are standard such as rubber bands, zip ties, super glue, safety pins, wire, and cut up tire inner tubes also to act as rubber bands.  Of course we also have duct tape but we also include two large squares of duct tape about 12” x 12” for tarp repair.  We have included a tent repair kit to patch up holes and tears with the standard seam seal adhesive. A tent pole sleeve to repair a broken pole is also included.  Additionally, put in standard clip buckles, shock cords, and cotter pins for pack straps. These simple devices can easily break and cause real havoc trying to hike out your gear.  A small sewing kit with a stitching awl, needles, thread, and a few spare buttons are also on the list.  Finally, a zipper repair kit is included, which is an absolute must for any serious outdoor adventure.

We could probably fit a lot more items depending on the mission profile.  For example, we do not have our gun repair kit in this bag as it is stored in another location with our gear.  Likewise, any electronics repair would be stored with our radios.  The possibles kit is just for the basics such as packs, tents, and clothing.  Let us know what items you keep in your repair kit.

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