Equipment for an emergency (was) RE: [at-l] In an emergency....

[nealb at midlandstech.edu (William Neal)]

1)	Some waterproof matches or tightly contained matches.  Seperate from
the regular matches I might use.  
2)	A small candle or a stub.  Not so much for light as for using to
start fires; especially in damp weather.
3)	Some hard candies for energy.
4)	A box cutter.  I usually carry one anyway.  Sometimes more than one.
They are fairly light.  Have a sharp blade.  And are cheap if bought in a
dollar store.
5)	A box of dental floss. Waxed.  And a cheap pack of needles.
6)	A mirror.  Preferably one with a hole in the middle.  The hole helps
you sight on a rescue party or plan.  Otherwise where you think you are
flashing may not be where you are flashing.
7)	Some good stout cord.  Parachute cord seems to be the lightest to
strength.  Good for a number of things.  Preferably one that can be
unravelled to make fishing line.  Or left whole for tying on a splint.
8)	Some oatmeal/grits/instant b'fast packs.  In an emergency, they can
be swallowed with some water.
9)	Some clean cloth.  Or some LARGE bandage patches.  Cut to size.
10)	A bandana.

Maybe
11)	A few water-purification tablets.
12)	A bicycle or other flashing light.

William, The Turtle


-----Original Message-----
From: Ga. Dawg [mailto:gadog430@charter.net]
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 12:15 PM
To: 'Charles Frank'; 'William Neal'; 'AT-L List E-mail'
Subject: RE: [at-l] In an emergency....


Ok, I have not read all the responses to this. 
This thread does bring to mind an intersting question. 

What do you take that would be helpful in am emergency?
What do you absolutely not leave homw without?

Dawg


-----Original Message-----
From: at-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:at-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Charles Frank
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 12:47 PM
To: William Neal; AT-L List E-mail
Subject: Re: [at-l] In an emergency....


Here is what I think I would do. First of course do whatever first aid
you can to stabilize the victims condition. 2. Leave the victim plenty
of water. 3. Try to fashion a shelter for the victim and leave warm
clothing. 4.leave the victim a whistle or signal device. 5. Maybe start
a fire if winter time and leave some wood? 6. Use your map to find the
quickest route to find help. I would try to get to the nearest road.

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.504 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 7/24/2003