When !t Hits The Fan: The OH SH!T KIT From Bear Forest Knives
Nicolas Lenze 06.14.23
Being prepared is one of the most important things when it comes to living an outdoorsy lifestyle. The tough part of preparedness is figuring out what to carry and how to carry it. Fortunately, we have companies like Bear Forest Knives to help us. In conjunction with On Three and Wazoo, this is the OH SH!T KIT.
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Looking for a reliable and compact adventure kit that isn’t cumbersome? Say hello to the OH SH!T Kit, a collaboration between three powerhouses in the outdoor gear industry – BEAR FOREST KNIVES, WAZOO GEAR, and ON THREE.
When !t Hits The Fan: The OH SH!T KIT From Bear Forest Knives
The OH SH!T KIT contains 26 survival tools, including a multi-purpose Ulu knife. Ulus can be used for everything from cooking and food preparation to building fires and shelter. The knives are made by Bear Forest Knives and are a collaboration with designers On Three. The OH SH!T KIT comes in a 4.92” x 3.35” x 1.38” plastic box, weighs 9.2 ounces, and costs $149.99.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- ULU KNIFE: 80CrV2 High Carbon Steel, 3.5” Blade, .125” Thick, 2” Wide, 90-degree Edge, Blade Cover/Handle (PVC Rubber w/Metal U Shapes), Designed by Jason Salyer
- MYLAR EMERGENCY BLANKET: Aluminized Mylar, Blanket/Tarp, Silver
- SAFETY PINS (2): Brass, Size 00, .75″ Long
- NEEDLE: Sharps Style Needle, Size 7, Pre-Magnetized
- FISHING HOOKS (3): Eagle Claw, Model 084, Size 8, Steel, Made in USA
- SPLIT SHOT WEIGHTS (3): Lead, Size 3/0, Reusable
- FISHING LINE: 40 ft Power Pro Braided Spectra, 50lb Test, Moss Green, Made in USA
- WHISTLE: Pealess Design, Volume 100+ dB, Anodized Aluminum, Ultralight, WAZOO Original Design
- CORDAGE: 25ft Technora, 400lb Break Strength, Black, Made in USA
- FIRE PLUG TINDER (2): 6+ Minute Burn Time, Orange Color, Multiple Fires Per Plug
- FERRO ROD: Diameter .25″, Length 1.5″, Lanyard Hole .125″, Shavings Burn at 5,500F (3,000C)
- WATER CONTAINER: Capacity 1L, Food Safe Plastic, Heat Resistant to 400F, Made in USA
- PURIFICATION TABLETS (2): Katadyn® Micropur MP1, EPA Registered, 1 Tablet per 1L of Water
- WATER PRE-FILTER: Melitta Flat Coffee Filter
- RANGER BANDS (3): EPDM Rubber, Non-Latex, Flammable, Located on Water Kit, Made in USA
- ALUMINIUM FOIL: 12” x 6” Custom Sheet Metal, 0.003” Thick
- WIRE SAW: Cutting Length 17″, 8 Strand Braided Stainless Steel, Aluminum Crimped End Loops
- BRASS WIRE: 24 Gauge, 15 ft Length, Made in USA
- CERAMIC KNIFE: Black Zirconia Ceramic, Chisel Grind, Exposed Edge for striking Ferro Rod While Folded
- COMPASS: 18mm Diameter, Kerosene Filled, Luminous 7 Hours, Operates 20F to 120F, Water Resistant to 100ft
- SIGNAL MIRROR: SOL Mini Rescue Flash™, Size 1.5” x 2”, One-Handed Use
- TRAIL MARKERS (6): Reusable High-Visibility Markers, Fluorescent Orange for Daytime, Reflective for Nighttime Visibility
- ZIP TIES (2): 5.5” Length, 40lb Break Strength, Fluorescent Orange, Made in USA
- DUCT TAPE: Gorilla Tape, 1” Wide, 24” Length, Black
- FLASHLIGHT: Photon Micro-Light I, Waterproof IPX-7, Replaceable Batteries, 18+ hour run time, Made in USA
- The FireCard™ (1): Credit Card-Sized Fire Starter, Highly Flammable Modified Biopolymer
If you’d like to learn more, head to the Bear Forest Knives website. If you’d like to learn how to use these tools, seek out formal training. Stay safe!
