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3rd November 2009, 06:42 AM #1
Ideas please - survival kit XMAS pressies
I have two boys and XMAS is coming. I thought a wilderness survival kit ea for them would be fun to put together. A potential list of items could include;
- a plastic sheet (collecting dew for drinking)
- waterproof matches (if they are still available)
- a length of string or dental floss
- a razor blade
- crepe bandage
- compass (or is there a way to add something to calculate latitude?)
- water purifying tablets
- insect repellant
There would need to be an instruction sheet for the individual items and I'll probably put it all a plastic bag so that it would be easy to carry. Any added suggestions would be welcome. The geekier the better.
BTW they both have a pen knife."We must never become callous. When we experience the conflicts ever more deeply we are living in truth. The quiet conscience is an invention of the devil." - Albert Schweizer
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3rd November 2009, 06:53 AM #2
a mirror (for signalling and, in a pinch, to light fire)
something to carry water to put the purifying tablets in
paracetamol and bandaidsCheers
Jeremy
If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly
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3rd November 2009, 06:58 AM #3
Thx,
and a whistle"We must never become callous. When we experience the conflicts ever more deeply we are living in truth. The quiet conscience is an invention of the devil." - Albert Schweizer
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3rd November 2009, 08:28 AM #4
Replace string with "para" cord. Light weight and very strong.
Pat
Work is a necessary evil to be avoided. Mark Twain
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3rd November 2009, 08:35 AM #5
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How old are they?
Torch (LED type)
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3rd November 2009, 08:49 AM #6
Torch - I agree - get one of those wind up LED ones so they don't need batteries
Cheers
Jeremy
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3rd November 2009, 09:25 AM #7
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A candle.
Plus, you can waterproof your own matches by dipping them in wax.
Cheers,
Andrew
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3rd November 2009, 09:27 AM #8
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I was going to add "tin can" - can be used for cooking, drinking etc. or squashed to use as shovel...
then I saw "geekier the better". So, mobile phone, parabolic aerial to guarantee reception, and solar panels for power.
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3rd November 2009, 12:32 PM #9
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3rd November 2009, 07:13 PM #10
Wilderness survival magnesium fire starter...bargain at $5 each.
DealExtreme: $4.95 Wilderness Survival Fire Sparkle and Blade Cutter Tool
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3rd November 2009, 08:05 PM #11
I don't advise giving them anything that creates fire, speaking from experience here...
How about a small sharpening stone for their knives, a blunt knife is useless.
They'll need at least 20m of rope
A compass and orienteering knowledge
A basic first aid kit
Walkie Talkies (very geeky, but soo cool)
And actual experience in the great outdoors
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4th November 2009, 09:49 AM #12
Thanks guys, there is some good stuff there. Those fire strikers are waaaaay cool. I like the simplicity of some of these items.
I agree that some actual bush time is an imperative. We go camping regularly so sleeping rough is not a big deal but a decent walk, say the Six Foot Track ( Six Foot Track - Land and Property Management Authority) is called for. My ankle is nearly ready for the challenge, maybe late summer 2010."We must never become callous. When we experience the conflicts ever more deeply we are living in truth. The quiet conscience is an invention of the devil." - Albert Schweizer
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4th November 2009, 10:52 AM #13
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Add to the mag striker a poly zip bag with a tampon (best tinder there is) & small scraps of tire inner tube, they can then impress their pals by firelighting in the pouring rain......
What you say & what people hear are not always the same thing.
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4th November 2009, 02:26 PM #14
Item #37853 Part No. 9640 from Rockby Electronic Components is a Military style compass for $11.50.
Their service is excellent too.
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4th November 2009, 03:14 PM #15
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A booklet on general bush survival - how to use some of the gear in the kit. How to locate edible bush tucker. How to work out the best direction to move in based on terrain etc. There is a small downloadable one here http://www.big.com.au/koa/koa.pdf There are others (larger) that can be purchased. I have no idea how good any of them are.
PeterThe other day I described to my daughter how to find something in the garage by saying "It's right near my big saw". A few minutes later she came back to ask: "Do you mean the black one, the green one, or the blue one?".
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