[Az-Geocaching] Survival Kit

03 Sep 2002 23:20:49 -0700

I usually do as well.  I remember many moons ago after attempting table
mesa and realizing that jason's little dakota wasn't going to hold
together long enough to get there and back, we decided to his arizona
first urban cache, metro pecan.  I forgot that I was still wearing
pistol on my belt while we were checking out the cache the cache. I
think that it kinda freaked out a father and daughter that were standing
near by when a 2 guy carrying a gun got out of a truck and proceeded to
go to a box bolted to a tree.
Anyway, he got out of there fairly quick.

Too bad we were the last ones to see that one intact, that was a really
cool idea that has yet to be repeted

Brian Cluff
Team Snaptek

On Tue, 2002-09-03 at 23:05, trisha@brasher.com wrote:
> Good List, Bob. Be sure to fill that canteen and carry some food too!
> (and a couple extra water bottles)
> I also carry a firearm when in the field.
> Trisha
> 
> Bob Renner wrote:
> 
> > 
> > The following list of essentials for a survival kit
> > are from a pamphlet entitled &quot;Desert Survival -
> > Information for Anyone Traveling in the Desert
> > Southwest&quot; published by Maricopa County Department of
> > Civil Defense and Emergency Services with the
> > cooperation of the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency
> > Department of Defense.
> > 
> > ----------
> > 
> > Survival Kit: Kits are outlined in many writtings on
> > survival.  The following items are listed, we think,
> > in the order of their importance.  Detailed use is
> > omitted here, but learn to use and practice with each
> > item BEFORE you need it for survival:
> > 
> > 1. Knife - a good small one of the &quot;boy scout&quot; variety
> > is best.
> > 
> > 2. Matches - 12 or more, stike anywhere, waterproofed
> > by coating with parafin, beeswax, fingernail polish,
> > etc.
> > 
> > 3. A small magnetic compas.  Learn to use it.
> > 
> > 4. A &quot;thunderer&quot; whistle.  Carry it on a line around
> > the neck.
> > 
> > 5. A small metal signalling mirror.
> > 
> > 6. A small magnifying lens - used to start fires, and
> > as aid in removing small spines and splinters.
> > 
> > 7. A large-eyed needle.  For first aid and sewing
> > purposes.  Keep from rusting.
> > 
> > 8. Cobbler's linen thread.  A hundred feet or more, 8
> > strand.  Used to set snares, build shelter, repair or
> > improvise clothing, etc.
> > 
> > 9. Nylon chiffon.  A piece about a yard suare, bright
> > orange color, to be used for signaling, for straining
> > dirty water, or as a face covering during sand and
> > dust storms.
> > 
> > 10. Aluminum foil.  About 5 feet of the 12 inch heavy
> > duty type, used for signaling, a reflector for fire or
> > candle, to make a cooking pot or a drinking cup.
> > 
> > 11. Water purification tablets.  10 or more. 
> > Iodine-type tablets are probably best.  Seal carefully
> > in plastic food wrap to keep dry.
> > 
> > 12. Toy balloons.  Three or four of the large, heavy,
> > bright orange-colored ones.  Used for emergency water
> > containers of for signaling.  Wrap in plastic food
> > wrap to preserve.
> > 
> > 13. Candle stub.  Used for light or as an assistant in
> > starting fires - helps to conserve matches.
> > 
> > 14. A single-edged razor blade.  A handy first aid
> > tool.  Leave in the original package to prevent
> > rusting.
> > 
> > 15. Pencil stub.  Assist rescue parties by leaving
> > notes.
> > 
> > 16. Cigarette papers.  A book of these for writing
> > notes, or to leave as trail markers.
> > 
> > 17. Adhesive tape.  About 2 feet, 1 inch wide,
> > primarily for first aid purposes.  Bandaids are handy,
> > too.  Replace every few months.
> > 
> > 18. Fish hooks.  Five, assorted sizes.  Use a little
> > bait to snare birds, etc.
> > 
> > 19. Box nails.  About five, blunted and bent to hook
> > shape. to be used as snare triggers.
> > 
> > 20. Flint and steel fire starter.  Make by attaching a
> > lighter flint to the end of a small sturdy stick. 
> > Wrap a length of cpbbler's linen around the stick.  To
> > make a fire, fuzz the end of thelinen, position the
> > fuzz at the fling and strike against steel.  The fuzz
> > will catch the spark and can be blown into a flame. 
> > Practice with it.  A cigarette lighter will provide
> > sparks.  Do not depend on having fluid in it when you
> > need it, and ordinary lighter wick will not flame when
> > dry.
> > 
> > All of the above items can be fitted into a tobacco
> > tin, a bandaid box or a similarly sized plastic box
> > and be ready to go at any time.  Check it from time to
> > time and be sure all items are there and in good
> > condition.
> > 
> > Other items that should be carried on the individual
> > are: a sharp belt knofe, a good map of the area,
> > thirty or more feet of nylon parachute shroud line,
> > canteen, a watch, a snake bite kit, a firearm and
> > ammunition, and such other items which may be small
> > and useful.  Consider carrying your gear in a small
> > rucksack or pack over your shoulders.  Weight carried
> > in this manner is less tiring than if carried in
> > pockets on hung on the belt.  The pack can be used to
> > sit upon.  It also affords a safer method of carrying
> > those things, such as the belt knife, hatchet, etc.,
> > which may lend to the chances of injury in the case of
> > a fall.
> > 
> > 
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