 | Pocketknife |
| First aid kit: 6 Band-Aids, 2 Sterile
gauze pads 3"x 3", Mole-skin 3"x
6", Soap, First-Aid or adhesive tape,
Antiseptic, Scissors, Latex gloves, mouth barrier
device for rescue breathing or CPR, plastic
goggles or eye protection, pen/pencil and paper |
| Extra clothing - polypropylene or fleece
(no cotton!) |
| Rain gear or Poncho |
| Water Bottle 1 quart - Canteen (military
type with metal cup) or Nalgeen
|
| Small flashlight w/extra batteries |
| Trail/Emergency food (beef jerky, gorp,
power bars, hard candy) |
| Matches and fire starters (Lighter, Bic
is best) |
| Hat/Sunscreen/Chapstick |
| Map/Compass/Whistle
|
| Candle-small |
| (2) 7-bushel trash bags (lawn size), acts as
temporary raincoat/shelter |
| 50-100 ft of paracord or clothes line (REI has
some that's orange) |
| Signal mirror |
| (2) pieces, heavy aluminum foil (16" x
24") |
| Emergency "space" blanket |
| Plastic ground sheet (i.e. used for painting);
it's used for shelter making) |
| Pocket wire saw or folding saw (for shelter
making) |
| Toilet paper or try baby wipes (store in ziplock
bag) |
| 4 quarters (for pay phone) |
| Duct tape, small roll |
| Wire (for repairs and snares) |
