Reddit reviews GI - P- 38 - Can Opener

Great start! Feel free to x-post to /r/bugout, as they'll have some more suggestions. Here are my thoughts:

• I agree with gittenlucky: if the first-aid kit is mostly off-the-shelf, you may want to consider adding some pain killers, anti-diarrhea, and any prescription meds you might require. Some people also recommend iosat tabs, if you're concerned about nukes. If you're comfortable collecting and using them, also consider minor surgical gear, antibiotics, etc. Maybe some sun/bug protection? If you're walking, moleskin and foot powder?
  
  
• Although I noticed you have at least one pull-top food can, the P-38 can opener is lighter and surprisingly effective. If you're interested in lightening the load, they're available cheaply. Lighter than carrying cans, you might alternatively consider a stack of Datrex bars.
  
  
• While the candles might be romantic on a calm day, I'd swap them out for a flashlight, head light, or a pack of chemical glow lights. Each stick lasts about 8 hours and is pretty bright.
  
  
• Have you considered any defensive items, even if it's as benign as pepper spray?
  
  

Amazon is your friend.

Real foodies have one on their keychain:

http://www.amazon.com/GI-P-38-Can-Opener/dp/B000EGHWXS

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P38 Can opener $1 free shipping

I put a P-38 can opener on my keyring 21 years ago, and it is still going strong, and I have never had to resort to that barbaric (yet manly) course of action since.

Part 38 G.I. can opener. Carry one on my keychain. Smaller than a key.

Posted this above but am copy/pasting.

Smaller can openers that work:

>Either of these could save you some space and weight

>P-38

>or the more robust and slightly larger

>P-51

>For size comparison: Here

army style can opener I keep it on my key chain.

Yeah, ended up the LED thing when I went looking for a replacement Classic and found the LED on sale for the same price.

Next thru-hike I'm trimming the fat and just carrying one of these.