Rudimentary Survival Kit

This may or may not be the way you want to go but...

I was in REI this weekend and I noticed that AMK is now selling a "10 essentials Kit" it covers all the 10 essentials and has a first aide kit and a survival instructions pamphlet. If nothing else the list of included items would give you a solid starting point on what you would want to pack for them.

I would also second the guide book suggestion, especially if something bad does happen the book may focus them and keep them from panicking.

David

Here's a link to the kit...it wasn't this expensive in REI

http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com...sentials&prodname=The Essentials Personal RT#
 
Couple food suppliments like Snickers Marathon or Cliff bars as most folks forget to pack enough food incase something goes wrong at the end of the day.

My wife was amazed that I always had stuff to eat every time we get jammed up at an airport or an event.

Pete
 
Thanks again guys! I have had second thoughts about the kind of kit that I want to make for them. I figured that since they won't be going very far that I could skip over some things in order to lighten the kit. It seems, though, that that's not a very good idea because if they happened to get themselves into a sticky and weren't prepared and something happened to them, I'd take it pretty hard. I just wanted to arm them with some basic items that might be able to help them out if they needed it. Turns out that I'm going to build a more substantial kit than I had planned, but if that's what it takes to have them be prepared then I'll do it.
 
Not sure you need to go real big to get them SOME level of security.

I've found that a light kit goes everywhere, a heavy all encompassing kit sits behind the seat or in the back of the trunk/truck.

They may (through trial and error) add or subtract stuff in favor of things they find useful...getting them thinking is the real gift you are giving them.

My brother hikes around Lake Tahoe alot, he goes alone all the time, I gave him my kayak helmet and asked him to wear it when he's near the rocks.

He said he never really thought about getting hurt til that point.
Now each Christmas I give him another piece of gear.
This year: it was a Vic OHT and Vic 2 AA LED in a combo belt pouch.

Pete
 
Balldboy said:
Not sure you need to go real big to get them SOME level of security.

I've found that a light kit goes everywhere, a heavy all encompassing kit sits behind the seat or in the back of the trunk/truck.

Now each Christmas I give him another piece of gear.

Pete
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Yeah, I don't want them to not take the kit because it's too cumbersome. I just want a basic kit that can be of some aid to them in most situations. I'll figure it out. I think I'm going to get all the gear together and lay it out on my bed. Whatever I don't end up putting in their kit will go in mine ;) . Giving your brother a piece of gear every year is a great idea! I think I might have to do this from now on...it'll cut down on my Christmas shopping for sure :thumbup: .
 
I'd have a lighter AND a magnesium block (or firesteel)
Multitool
Fishhooks + line (takes up almost no space, but could be a lifesaver)
Loud whistle
Mirror for signaling
Water purification tablets
Some other medicine (anti-diarrhea, pain killers, maybe some disinfectant)
And a small tin that you could line the inside of the pack with for cooking

I don't know if any of those would fit, but you could also make a pouch on the outside if they don't. The items I listed would easily fit into a small pouch (except the tin) and the fishhooks/mirror should be able to fit inside the bag. The whistle could be worn as a necklace. Also, having some cash on hand or a credit card isn't a bad idea...Imagine finding a small town/rest stop and not being able to buy any food after being stranded for days.
 
Fruit Cake...gots ta includes a fruit cake.
So many uses, and infinate shelf life.

Pete
 
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