Packing the Rule of 3's in a Survival Tin

Here is a challenge for you on your next trip.  When venturing to risky or remote regions try to pack all of the essentials of survival into an Altoids can. This will alleviate extra weight and it will force you to be selective. 
 

Here are the rule of threes to help you know what is essential:
You could die in 3 seconds... without thinking
You could die in 3 minutes... without air
You could die in 3 hours... without protection (shelter/fire)
You could die in 3 days... without water
You could die in 3 weeks... without food

Priority One: Stay Positive
You could die in 3 seconds... without thinking

• something that makes you smile

• something that motivates you to stay alive

• laminated family photo

• a bible verse written on the tin

Priority Two: Air
You could die in 3 minutes... without air, breath, or circulation (ABC's)

• emergency bandage/cotton

• para-chord (tourniquet/shelter)

• knowledge of CPR and Heimlich maneuver

Priority Three: Protection
You could die in 3 hours... without protection

• reflective emergency blanket or bivy (shelter)

• wire saw (shelter)

• flint or lighter (fire/warmth/cooking)

• tinder (fire)

• mini multitool or small knife

• mini flashlight

Priority Three: Water
You could die in 3 days... without water

• plastic bag (water container)

• Iodine tablets (water purifier)

Priority Four: Food
You could die in 3 weeks... without food

• fish hooks

• fishing line

• snare wire

• arrow head

Rescue

• emergency whistle

• signaling Mirror

Others

• waxed thread (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhWH8Z74RRQ)

• sewing kit

• safety pens