Ash in daffs

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Three day survival kit

Contents of my ideal kit/BOB (Bug Out Bag)

  • Water ...three litres per person/per day
  • Radio (preferably a dynamo radio so you are not dependent on batteries/ otherwise buy batteries too)
  • Raincoat
  • Emergency blanket/blanket or sleeping bag
  • A tarpaulin
  • A method of boiling water and heating food (I use a pepsi can rocket stove)
  • Pot or billy
  • mug, plate (plastic, enamel or something unbreakable), spork
  • knife (hunting knife is ideal...buy quality and keep sharp)
  • emergency food supplies*
  • food and water for pets
  • first aid kit
  • medication
  • something to start fire with (matches, lighter, flint, firesteel, etc....choose two different items for redundancy)
  • Flashlight (dynamo or battery powered-if battery provide batteries)
  • warm change of clothing
  • bug repellent and sunscreen
  • list of important numbers and important documents
  • cash...eftpos and credit cards will probably be useless to you
  • whistle (ever tried calling for help...you cant keep that up for long)
*Food could be as simple as pkys of noodles (if you have plenty of water), freeze dried and camping type foods, beans and rice are nutritionally helpful...cater for breakfast lunch and dinner for everyday plus moral building snacks like barley sugars and chocolate. Also include tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cordial (dont forget sugar and milk powder). By the way rolled oats (porridge) is ideal for breakfast but its a matter of personal preference.

4 comments:

  1. Great Post, so glad you made your blog, looks very good and informative. Your going to have fun. Remember everything is material for a blog, the skies the limit : )

    I like the name of your blog too. I'll be giving your blog a feature on my blog page. You actually inspired me to write more instead of just Plant Camp Monday's.

    Have fun and see ya here and ST

    tc linda/inthewoods

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  2. Firesteel is really nice to have, i got the swedish army model firesteel. It's a must-have in anyones survival kit.

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  3. I found your blog through Lavender Haze. Great tips about the BOB. We put ours in the car when we go on a day trip. Emergencies don't just happen when you're at home.

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  4. You are so right Granny J. Thanks for visiting.

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