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ONCE YOU ARE LOST
It Is too late to make up a "Surival Kit"! Right now is the time to make up such a kit. Carry it wIth you. Place in your outdoor gear, make it a habit, like carrying your go fishing rod or camera. The purpose of the kit is to get you through one or several nights in severe weather. Ingredients of our recommended basic kit are listed first and the use of each item is briefly described below that.
THE THREE ESSENTIALS FOR SURIVAL
1. HEAT... Warming fire, also smoke for beacon.
2. SHELTER... From cold wind, rain, snow. KEEP DRY!
3. WATER... To sustain LIFE.
REMEMBER
1. DO NOT TRAVEL AT NIGHT.
2. Stop, make camp, rest.
3. Learn to use your survival gear. Take your time!
4. Don't take the trip alone. If you must separate from partner, make plans for frequent contact.
5. Tell family and friends exactly where you are going, when you plan to return. Stick to your original agenda!
6. Familiarize yourself with the area from a map. Carry the map and a compass.
7. Make camp near water, if possible. It is more important you than food.
8. Recognized distress sign is 3 signals repeated at regular intervals. Use your whistle. Save your voice.
9. Be weather wise. Wetness and wind increase body heat loss and reduce your chances of survival. Fog changes the landscape and hides landmarks.
10. Have proper equipment, boots, suitable clothing, some survival gear - just in case.
11. Be in good physical shape for the trip you plan. Don't overextend yourself!
12. A fire at night helps in many ways. Gather a HUGE pile of fuel BEFORE DARK.
13. Take your time to think, don't panic. YOUR LIFE WILL BE IN YOUR HANDS - WILL IT BE IN GOOD HANDS?
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BASIC SURVIVAL KIT
Compass - Knife - Saw or Hatchet
9x12 light plastic tarp
Metal container (coffee can with lid)
Waterproof matches
Candle stubs (for fire starters)
Bouillon cubes (6 plus)
Sugar cubes (6 plus)
Tea bags (3 plus)
Whistle - Cord (for lashing)
BASIC FIRST AID KIT
6) band-aids
2) 2-inch compass bandages with tails.
1) 2-inch ace bandage
1 or 2) triangular bandages
1) small antiseptic agent
6) 3x3 gauze pads
1) 4-inch compress bandage with tails
1) 2-inch Roller gauze bandage
5 or 10) yards of 1-inch, non-waterproof adhesive tape.
1) small tube burn ointment
1) sunburn preventive
12) aspirin tablets
USE OF BASIC SURVIVAL KIT
Plastic tarp and cord
- As a rain coat
- As a windbreak
- As a groundcloth
- As a shelter for the night
1 pound coffee can
- Carry your small survival items in it
- As a drink cup
- As a cooking utensil, boil in can, fry on lid
Waterproof matches, candle stubs, tools
- Cut slivers of pitchwood or squaw wood
- Build teepee over candle stub
- Light candle with dry match
- Works wonders on wet wood in rain (better to have 10 matches and one candle then 100 matches and no candle)
Bouillon Cubes
- Add to hot water in can on fire. Will provide some energy, some salt, some flavor and much contentment
Tea Bags
- Nothing tastes better when you are cold and tired.
Sugar Cubes
- A little quick energy -Goes great in your tea
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