[Az-Geocaching] Survival Kit

Wed, 4 Sep 2002 07:14:15 -0700

Be careful of food in a survival situation. One can go about 60 days without
food; most of us probably have even greater reserves. Food digestion also
consumes great quantities of water, which one can't afford to use when
surviving. Given a choice, I'll take water over food.

Creepin' Jeepers

-----Original Message-----
From: trisha@brasher.com [mailto:trisha@brasher.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 11:05 PM
To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Survival Kit

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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