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Aviation Survival Kit Review
ACR International
Two Person Survival Kit


ACR International Two Person Survival Kit
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Explanation of Survival Equipment and Supplies Ratings

Explanation of Survival Equipment and Supplies Ratings

In most cases the reason for the rating given a particular item will be obvious based on our normal evaluation criteria which can be found by clicking on the Group Heading link and reading the relevant text regarding that item. In cases where a low rating is not obvious, for example, if an otherwise good product is damaged due to poor packing, the reason will be given in the listing. Explanation for the overall rating of both quality and value for the Survival Kit will be found in the Conclusion which follows the kit contents listing.

Excellent (superior quality and/or performance)
Good (decent, reliable quality and/or competent performance)
Adequate (just sufficient or satisfactory quality and/or performance)
Mediocre (substandard or questionable quality and/or performance)
Poor (inferior quality and/or unreliable performance)
Very Bad (shoddy or seriously deficient quality and/or performance, unacceptable)

Two Person ACR International Survival Kit
Two Person ACR International Survival Kit
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Contents of Two Person
ACR International Survival Kit
Qty.Survival Equipment or SuppliesRating
SIGNALING GROUP
1
Skyblazer Signal Mirror, 2 x 3 in.
Mediocre
1
MPI "Emergency Strobe" w/ D-cell Battery (Rayovac) w/ switch taped
Adequate
2
Skyblazer "XLT Wilderness" Flares
Excellent
1
Skyblazer/Acme "Tornado" Whistle
Good
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
1
Gerber "L.S.T." 2 1/2 in. blade w/ pocket clip (screwed into lanyard hole)
Adequate
1
Coghlan's "Sierra Saw"
Good
25
BCB NATO Wind/Waterproof Matches (one vial)
Excellent
1
Skyblazer "Hot Shot" Fire Starter
Good
1
Princton Tec "40" Flashlight (4-AA) w/ Duracell batteries
Excellent
1
Silva "Landmark Type 27" Compass
Excellent
SHELTER & PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP
1
Sportsman's Space Blanket, 5 x 7 ft., red
Good
2
MPI Space Emergency Bags
Excellent
1
Aloe Gator SPF 15 Waterproof Sunblock
Mediocre
1
"Repel 100" DEET Insect Repellent, 1 oz. spray pump
Mediocre
MEDICAL GROUP
1
Adventure Medical "Fundamentals" Medical Kit
Good
Includes the following:
1
5 x 9 Trauma Pad
Excellent
8
4 x 4 Sterile Dressing
Excellent
8
2 x 2 Sterile Dressing
Excellent
2
3 x 4 Non-adherent Dressing
Excellent
1
Conforming Gauze Bandage, 3 in.
Excellent
1
Swift-Wrap Elastic Bandage, 3 in.
Excellent
1
Adhesive Tape, 1 in. x 10 yds.
Excellent
10
Adhesive Bandage Strips, 1 x 3
Good
10
Elastic Knuckle Bandage
Excellent
4
Q-Tip Cotton Swabs
Adequate
2
Latex Surgical Gloves
Excellent
1
Irrigation Syringe, 20cc
Good
1
Povidone Iodine Solution, 2 oz.
Excellent
-
Salt, 9 gr.
Good
10
"Cover-Strip II" Wound Closure Strips
Excellent
2
Tincture of Benzoin Swabs
Good
3
Double Antibiotic Ointment, ?? oz. packets
Adequate
6
Antiseptic Towelettes
Excellent
-
Moleskin, 7 x 4 in.
Good
1
Hyperthermia Thermometer
Excellent
1
EMT Shears
Good
1
Splinter Forceps
Good
6
Acetaminophen 500mg (analgesic)
Excellent
6
Ibuprofen 200mg (analgesic>
Excellent
4
Diphenhydramine 25mg (antihistamine)
Good
2
Cortisone Cream 1%, ?? oz. packets
Adequate
3
Secta Sooth Sting Relief swabs
Excellent
1
Aloe Vera Gel, 3/4 oz. tube
Good
2
Pill Vials
Good
3
Safety Pins
Excellent
1
Zipper Lock Plastic Bag
Good
1
Comprehensive Guide To Wilderness and Travel Medicine
Good
WATER & FOOD GROUP
2
Mainstay Rations, 2400 Kcal
Excellent
4
Mainstay Water packs, 4.225 fl. oz.
Good
1
General Ecology "Microlite" Water Filter
Good
1
Potable Aqua, 50 tabs (incl. w/ filter)
Good
MISCELLANEOUS & MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
2
Adventure 16 Nylon Utility Cord, 200# test, 50 ft.
Adequate
2
Toilet Paper packs
Good
1
Survival Playing Cards (serves as survival manual)
Mediocre
1
BQ "Max-Tac" Gear Bag, ballistic nylon, small
Good


Specs & Ratings
ACR International
Two Person Survival Kit

Weight: 10 lbs. (4.54 kg)
Size: 16 x 11 x 5 in. (40.6 x 28 x 12.7 cm)
Price: $495
Manufacturer: ACR International

Conclusions

While the contents of the ACR kit are generally better quality, it has a few serious deficiencies and omissions. As such, it rates only an "adequate" overall. We are hard pressed to find value at the inflated price. The contents of the kit retail at only about $310, give or take $10, at normal "street prices" from reputable discount catalogs and stores. The $495 price is simply ridiculous in our opinion, especially in view of the competition.

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