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    Escape and Evasion Kit

    avatarBy vinja18/10/201411 Comments4 Mins Read
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    Survival kits are meant to stabilize certain unavoidable situations but an escape and evasion kit is meant to negate the need to survive.

    The purpose of these kits are to “escape” and “evade” from capture of kidnapping or unlawful detainment. Specifically to get free from handcuffs, plastic ties, rope and other forms of forced restraints.

    Escape and evasion kits are not just for military operators or intelligence agents, however. Civilians can just as well utilize them for travel or edc.

    Unlike typical survival kits, these should not be in an obvious box or container. Nor should they be packed in a bag or even the pockets. In the event of being captured or detained, the subject will be searched. This is why escape and evasion kits should be worn, not carried – hidden strategically around the body.

    Parts or sections of the kit should be placed on areas where they will be easily accessible while the subject is restrained; hands handcuffed / tied in front or back, hogtied with the feet, secured to stationary objects.

    - Escape + Evasion Kit Gear -

    Escape and Evasion Kit Items //

    Contents

    • 1 Escape and Evasion Kit Items //
      • 1.1 Universal Handcuff Key
      • 1.2 Ceramic Razor Blade
      • 1.3 Handcuff Shim
      • 1.4 Kevlar Friction Saw
      • 1.5 Bogota Lock Pick Set
      • 1.6 Small Stealth Weapon
      • 1.7 SERE V Cutter
      • 1.8 Diamond or Micro Saw
      • 1.9 Acid Sphere Capsule
      • 1.10 EZ Decoder or Quick Stick
      • 1.11 Nano Button Compass
        • 1.11.1 Escape and Evasion Kit /// buy

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Handcuff Keys

    Universal Handcuff Key

    The most important and likely to be used escape and evasion kit item. Even to this day, most handcuffs around the world use the same locking mechanism and key.

    – BUY $12 USD

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Ceramic Razor Blades

    Ceramic Razor Blade

    A concealable and nonmagnetic tool to cut rope, ductape and plastic zip ties. Invisible to metal scanners, holds an edge better than steel and is a much harder material.

    – BUY THIS

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Handcuff Shims

    Handcuff Shim

    A good backup or alternative to a dedicated handcuff key. These bypasses the lock instead of unlocking it. Available in steel or titanium, both extremely small and concealable.

    – BUY THIS

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Kevlar Friction Saw

    Kevlar Friction Saw

    Ideally placed in footwear, this makeshift escape and evasion kit item can cut through almost anything that would be used to retrain a subject except metal.

    – BUY THIS

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Bogota Lockpick Set

    Bogota Lock Pick Set

    This is the “evasion” part of the kit. With practice, any pin tumbler lock can be opened, which is universally the most common door lock and also many padlocks.

    – BUY THIS

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Stealth Weapon

    Small Stealth Weapon

    A standard self defense tool such as a knife does not apply to an escape and evasion kit as it should be assumed the subject will be searched. I use a custom made carbon fiber impact dagger.

    – BUY / NA

    Escape and Evasion Kit: SERE V Cutter

    SERE V Cutter

    A clever cutting tool specifically designed to cut through thin straps of plastic, nylon, rope and tape in a quick and singular motion. Consists of angled dual blades but safe from accidental cutting.

    – BUY $6 USD

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Diamond and Micro Saw

    Diamond or Micro Saw

    An extremely small and concealable tool for small cutting tasks. Ideal for any hand restraints including thin steel chains with the diamond saw and thick rope with the micro saw.

    – BUY $11 USD

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Acid Spheres

    Acid Sphere Capsule

    Unavailable to the public, this tiny ball bearing like sphere is meant to be crushed on iron based material, dissolving it.

    For breaking handcuff chains or padlock internals.

    – BUY / NA

    Escape and Evasion Kit: EZ Decoder SHims

    EZ Decoder or Quick Stick

    Secondary escape and evasion kit tools. Similar to the handcuff shim, these bypasses locks, not picks them. However, these are for padlocks and combination locks.

    – BUY $10 USD

    Escape and Evasion Kit: Nano Compass

    Nano Button Compass

    After being detained and taken to who-knows-where, simply knowing the cardinal directions could go a long way to the “evasion“, in the wilderness and urban.

    – BUY THIS

    Escape and Evasion Kit /// Vinjatek

    Not all of these items are necessary for an escape and evasion kit. A select combination of them can be equipped to suit specific needs and carryability.

    Escape and Evasion Kit /// buy

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      11 Comments

      1. avatar
        Lkso Niner on 18/10/2014 4:27 AM

        Damn John, where do you think of this stuff? Its brilliant! bout to gear up my EDC.

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          Lori Zabel on 16/12/2014 7:57 PM

          I think it’s from his days as a spy or something, who else needs an escape and evasion kit?

          Reply
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        Teddy Lelser on 18/10/2014 4:29 AM

        Awesome gear list, whats that tool thing on the top of the kit featured photo?

        Reply
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        Hana Min on 18/10/2014 4:31 AM

        Can you tell us more about the carbon fiber dagger?

        Reply
      4. avatar
        PGN on 18/10/2014 4:33 AM

        Thanks for the post John, gonna up my escape and evasion kit game.

        Reply
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        Kevin R on 20/12/2014 6:45 AM

        Nice equipment layout. Curious … what are the rings you constructed your Kevlar cord zip tie saw with?

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          JOHN V CAIN // on 20/12/2014 7:50 PM

          It’s just rubber O-rings. But they’re only good for single use as they’ll break. Key rings are good but I try to avoid iron based materials if possible.

          Reply
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        Howard on 06/10/2015 6:01 AM

        Lots of interesting tools at reasonable pricing.

        Reply
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        Korey DANIEL on 16/05/2016 7:13 PM

        Acid Sphere Capsule How did you get it?

        Reply
      8. paul on 06/11/2018 11:56 PM

        Whats the Best hiking trousers

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