Survival Kits and Equipment
Do you require a Ready Made Survival Kit,?? or perhaps you need a few items to put with your own supplies...? We can help!
READY MADE KITS COME AS A BACKPACK KIT FOR 1 PERSON for $260 ...ADDITIONAL PERSON @ $30 EACH
AND INCLUDE;
Food - for 3 days (per person)
Water - small quantity, but collection container and sterilising tablets included
Shelter - tarp, thermal blankets and sleeping bags (per person)
Lighting - torches (dynamo - no batteries required) , matches, lightstick, candle
Communication - Dynamo powered Radio (includes cell ph charger, Siren and torch) light sticks, whistle
First aid kit - comprehensive, just add your own medications
Tools - duct tape, pocket multi tool, braided line, leather gloves, dust masks
Hygiene - toilet paper , hand sanitiser , medical gloves, rubbish sacks,
and more!!!
WATER AND FOOD
- Store water. Civil defense says we need 3 liters person per day... aim for 3 days minimum!)
- Water containers Collapsible are good. take up little room and easily carried
- Water purification Tables are available to add to water to ensure it is safe to drink (aqua tabs)
- FOOD specialised emergency bars are designed to...
- feed 1 person for 72 hours, Very basic, but take up little room and offer all calories /nutrients needed.
- Cans are heavy to carry and need tools, utensils, cooking? , dried/dehydrated food require precious water.
- The Food is approx $19 per person, and this emergency bar provides nourishment for 1 person for 72 hrs (9 'meals')
DONT FORGET Special food for babies - bottles, food/formula ALSO elderly and PETS (including additional water)
COMMUNICATION
- Radio dynamo or solar do not require batteries (Look for dynamo torch /radio /siren combos)
- Whistle easier to attract attention than yelling
- Glow sticks these will glow overnight even if you are asleep or unconscious... bend and shake to activate, safe
SHELTER
- Tarp or a small tent . Can use this to collect water if raining or dewy mornings
- Foil Blankets or even better Foil Sleeping bags. one per person.
- Poncho cheap disposable basic protection from weather Can use large rubbish sack too. One per person.
LIGHTING
- Torch
dynamo powered torches are great no need for batteries. (Look for
dynamo torch /radio /siren combos, I have two, one as a backup)
- Candles short fat ones (for safety reasons..less likely to fall over) ... i prefer
- Light sticks or Glow Sticks just bend and shake for safe comfortable lighting these will glow overnight even if you fall asleep or become unconscious
- Matches-waterproof and/or lighter. I carry both
TOOLS
- Multitool often these have knives, can openers, screwdrivers etc.. you never know quite what you may require.
- Leather Gloves to dig through rubble
- Dust masks for dusty conditions /volcanic eruptions (consider dust/mist N95 masks as these will suffice for pandemic purposes as well)
- Rope or braided line tie up your tarp/ shelter - many uses
- Cable ties i have these in our personal kit - handy for lots of things
- Duct Tape strong tape for repairs, strapping - many uses
PERSONAL ITEMS
- First aid kit Essential! also add medications that may be required, asthma inhalers, heart pills etc (keep updated and current)
- Consider; Pain relief - paracetamol or ibuprofen. Sunblock. Antibiotic cream. itch cream
- Toilet paper for hygiene uses, but also handy if required to start a fire
- Rubbish sacks emergency toilet, hygiene, also cut arm/head holes for makeshift raincoat, or shelter
- Personal items soap, Hand sanitizer, toothpaste & Brush, comb, (baby) wipes, Sanitary items, Nappies
- Babies supplies bottles, food/formula
Additional items
- Money small denomination bills. Money may be hard to access in an emergency
- Documents Copies of the front page of your passport / drivers licence and insurance details and any other important docs.
- Playing cards /tennis ball (for the kids - reduce boredom?)
- Sunblock / Sun hat /raincoats - seasonal
Suggestions
- Store your kit by an exit, somewhere easily accessed in an emergency. Carshed/Garage?
- Have sturdy shoes beside your kit
- ..and if you have time remember to grab essential items like glasses, hearing aids, walkers, baby's favourite toy...etc
...And last but not least
DO IT NOW!!!!!
I Sell all the items listed above. Many you can collect easily yourself, or feel free to email me at trish@safekits.co.nz for more info!
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