Survival kit.?
Sep 30, 2008 | candle kitsI am trying to think of everything I could get to make a survival kit. Everything must fit in a 5 gallon bucket because I was thinking of marketing them eventually. Nothing rediculous please. So far I have the following: first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, candles.
The hallmark number of hours a survival kit must last is 72 hours, however you must keep in mind that in many situations emergency personnel may be delayed for more than 72 hours. You must also be prepared to move from the disaster area on your own, and the kit would be better if it was portable. I have much backpacking and hiking experience, and I know a 5 gallon bucket is not so portable.
1 Emergency (space) blankets
2 Flashlight w/ extra batteries
3 battery powered radio w/ extra batteries
4 first aid kit
5 knife (my first rule is always have a knife on you where it is legal to carry one)
6 signal mirror
7 waterproof matches
8 iodine tablets for water purification (your kit is not big enough to carry water)
9 emergency candles (the 9 hour burn kind)
10 lighter (preferably Zippo w/ extra fluid. These are wind proof and will light after being submerged)
11 whistle
12 Small water proof containers (for pills and other essential personal items that you will need in a survival situation)
13 A list of items people will need to buy on their own (those cup-of-soup packets that you just add water are excellent for survival kits, power bars, etc.)
You must have a CPR barrier device in your first aid kit.
August 25th, 2006 at 11:16 am
Knife (pocket/swiss army variety)
Food(granola bars etc)/Drink (water/powdered milk)
Matches
Radio
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August 25th, 2006 at 11:31 am
A basic survival kit should contain enough provisions to sustain a person for a minimum of 72 hours. Each kit should have long life emergency food & water provisions, water purification tables or iodine, first aid supplies, basic medications (such as asprins), emergency blankets, gloves (medical and leather ), solar/windup radio, flashlight and toiletry items. Good luck, there are a lot of sources already out there. Two samples for you below.
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http://www.survival-kits.info/
http://www.quakekare.com/index.
August 25th, 2006 at 8:20 pm
The hallmark number of hours a survival kit must last is 72 hours, however you must keep in mind that in many situations emergency personnel may be delayed for more than 72 hours. You must also be prepared to move from the disaster area on your own, and the kit would be better if it was portable. I have much backpacking and hiking experience, and I know a 5 gallon bucket is not so portable.
1 Emergency (space) blankets
2 Flashlight w/ extra batteries
3 battery powered radio w/ extra batteries
4 first aid kit
5 knife (my first rule is always have a knife on you where it is legal to carry one)
6 signal mirror
7 waterproof matches
8 iodine tablets for water purification (your kit is not big enough to carry water)
9 emergency candles (the 9 hour burn kind)
10 lighter (preferably Zippo w/ extra fluid. These are wind proof and will light after being submerged)
11 whistle
12 Small water proof containers (for pills and other essential personal items that you will need in a survival situation)
13 A list of items people will need to buy on their own (those cup-of-soup packets that you just add water are excellent for survival kits, power bars, etc.)
You must have a CPR barrier device in your first aid kit.
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Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Taken several wilderness and urban survival classes
Emergency Preparedness training
August 27th, 2006 at 9:10 am
Duct tape
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