The Vehicle Emergency Kits

Yes, here you will want two emergency kits.

1.        A small kit, preferably in a small plastic case, kept in the operator’s compartment, within easy reach. It should contain:

·      A mobile phone/texting device, fully charged, in good working condition. 

·        Emergency food (bouillon cubes, chocolate, energy bars, sugar cubes, or malted milk tablets.

·          A lighter or mini torch.

·          Matches, waterproofed with nail polish.

·          Compass.

·          Map and navigation guides.

·          Double edged razor blades.

·          Spool of fish-line 20-25 pound test.

·          Fish hooks and lures (remember fish hooks can be used to catch more than just fish).

·          Wire, light and flexible, for snares.

·          Adhesive or duct tape.

·          Pencil and paper, for messages.

·          Aluminium foil, at least two sheets 12 inches square, to make cooking and drinking utensils.

·          Small sponges, for collecting condensation, dew, and other sources of drinking water.

·          Halazone tablets or small plastic bottle of chlorine bleach to purify water.

·          Loud whistle.

·          Adhesive and butterfly bandages.

·          Metal mirror

2.      A larger kit, kept, in a waterproof nylon or other case, in the house and in your vehicles; which should contain:

·        Extra suitable clothing-INCLUDING FOOT WEAR-BOOTS SOCKS.

·         First-aid Book (preferably St, John’s Ambulance).

·          First-aid kit ( including analgesic, adhesive bandages, blister care, intestinal sedatives, antibiotics, bandages, butterfly sutures, a scalpel,  and other medicines deemed necessary for the location.

·          100 feet nylon (preferably parachute cord) rope.

·          Insect repellent

·          Sunscreen.

·          Duct tape.

·          50 feet heavier rope.

·          Garbage bags

·          Magnesium fire starter

·          Magnifying glass

·          Tinder

·          Compass

·          Bow or wire saw (covered in grease)

·          More emergency food (non- perishable).

·          Emergency/Space blanket

·          Card containing contact/emergency information.

·          Sanitary wipes (alcohol based, can also be used to start fires)

·          Heavy aluminium foil (for cooking)

·          Small tube super glue (many uses, including first-aid).

·        Sewing awl (Speed Sewer)

·          Cotton balls

·          Card of safety and/or blanket pins.

·          Whet stone (for sharpening knives or axe).

·          Hand axe, (2 lb. will do but requires more room and is more difficult to carry. Axes are not really necessary in a survival kit).

·          Bandannas or head protection (bandannas best, can be used as triangular bandages).

·          Poncho

·          Water bottles

·          Folding shovel

3.      Not all items are always necessary, be careful not to indulge in the “Macho” or in the temptation to have every possible survival tool with you (will work against, not too, your advantage).

4.      Don’t include things you know you won’t need; they will only waste space needed for necessary items.

5.      Add a light weight tent ;( not always really necessary, but very, very convenient, all in all, I strongly suggest that you add one) and you have a survival kit that is adequate for almost any bush craft in disaster/emergency situations.

THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KIT FOR ONE PERSON-THEY ALSO SUPPLY UPGRADES,TO MAKE THIS A FAMILY KIT

1 Compact First Aid Kit

1 CPR Keychain Mask

1 Duct Tape

1 Emergency Foil Blanket

1 Emergency Poncho

4 Extra AAA Batteries

1 Flashlight

1 FM Radio

1 Food Bar - 3600 Calories

5 Garbage Bags

1 Hand Sanitizer 60ml

1 High Visibility Backpack

3 Light Stick

1 N95 Face Mask

2 Pair Vinyl Gloves

1 Pair Work Gloves

4 Plastic Zipper Bags

1 Polypropylene Rope

1 Tarp

8 Water (125ml)

10 Water Purification Tablets

1 Waterproof Matches

1 SJA First Aid Reference Book

© Al (Alex, Alexander) D. Girvan-2012