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SURVIVAL KITS
Assembled by Doug Ritter for Personal Use

SURVIVAL KITS - Assembled by Doug Ritter for Personal Use
Two Person Primary Survival Kit
Personal Survival Kits Large Personal Survival Kit (carried on person)
Small Personal Survival Kit (carried on person) Mini Personal Survival Kit (carried on person)
"Don't Leave Home Without It" Equipment Optional Survival Equipment
MEDICAL KITS AND SUPPLIES Comprehensive Medical Kit
Basic Medical Kit OVER WATER SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
Personal Over Water Survival Equipment Over Water Survival Kit

SURVIVAL KITS
Assembled by Doug Ritter for Personal Use

I build every Doug Ritter Aviator Survival Pak like my life depended upon it...because your life might!™
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Based on Doug's own Survival Kit
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These lists of contents of my own survival and medical kits represent many years of gathering bits and pieces, research and optimizing them for my circumstances and where I fly, the Southwest U.S. This encompasses everything from barren desert to snow covered mountains and everything in between. Not much in the way of swamps or tropical jungles, but the full range of hot to cold temperate climate zones. These can serve as a guide to what might be included in a well stocked kit.

Except as noted, items are more or less in order of priority within each section and sub-section.

NOTE: If you are interested in a commercially available pocket-size survival kit that has been designed by Equipped To Survive™ founder and editor Doug Ritter, check out the Pocket Survival Pak™ by Adventure Medical Kits; an affordable, truly pocket-sized, high quality pocket survival kit that really could save your life™. (DISCLAIMER: Ritter and the Equipped To Survive Foundation receive a royalty from the sale of this kit.)

The Doug Ritter Ultimate Aviator Survival Pak™ is a commercially available aviation survival kit assembled by Doug Ritter and based on Doug Ritter's own original Primary Survival Kit shown here. (Sales of this survival kit help support the Equipped To Survive Foundation and this Web site.)

Please support Equipped To Survive with a tax-deductible donation

Two Person Primary Survival Kit
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies
SIGNALING GROUP
2
Rescue Reflectors, Inc. Signal Mirrors, 3" x 5"
2
"Storm" Emergency Whistle
1
ACR "Firefly3" Strobe w/ 2 AA Lithium Batteries*
1
Greatland Laser Mil-Spec Green Rescue Laser Flare, (lithium 123-cell)*
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
1
RSK MkIII fixed blade knife by Benchmade, 4.5 in. blade, with sheath
1
GATCO "Micro-X" Ceramic Knife Sharpener
1
Leatherman "Super-Tool"
34
REI Stormproof Windproof/Waterproof Matches (in 2 Match Safes)
1
Spark-Lite Firestarter Kit w/ 4 extra (total of 12) "Fire Tab" Tinders
10
Spark-Lite "Fire Tab" Tinders in zip-lock pouch
1
Windmill Butane Lighter, waterproof (more or less)
1
Survival Candle, 1" x 4"
1
"Pocket Chainsaw" survival saw
1
Gerber Gator Exchange-A-Blade Folding Saw, w/ second alternate fine-toothed blade
1
Needle Nose "Vise-Grips," small
1
Fiskars "Multipurpose Snips" (formerly "Super Snips)
1
mil-spec Fishing Kit (MIL-F-6218 in -C container)
  • 8 - Flies, assorted styles - in packet
  • 2 - Treble Hooks, size 1
  • 1 - Straight Shank Hook, size 9/0
  • 8 - Leaders w/ Snap Swivels
  • 2 - Spare Snap Swivels
  • 50 - ft. Nylon Fishing Line, 18 lb. test
  • 50 - ft. Nylon Fishing Line, 63 lb. test
  • 24 - Hooks, assorted sizes - in packet
  • 8 - Sewing Needles, assorted sizes - in packet
  • 8 - Safety Pins
  • 6 - Spinners, assorted styles - in packet
  • 1 - Copper Spoon, small
  • 1 - Chrome Spoon, large
  • 1 - Red & White Spoon
  • 1 - Single Edge Razor Blade
  • 1 - Fishing Instruction Booklet
  • 1 - Illustration of Leader Knots and Hitches
  • 1 - 2 pc. Aluminum Case, 4 5/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 1/8 inches
  • 28 inches of 3/4 in. cloth tape (sealing case)
50 ft.
Stainless Steel 0.020" Snare Wire
1
Frog/Fishing 4-tine Spear Head (w/ 2 SS screws for attachment)
1
Gill Net
36 in.
Surgical Tubing
1
Leather Slingshot Pouch
1
U-Dig-It Trowel
1
Doug Ritter Special Edition Photon Freedom Micro-Light (clipped to outside of pack)*
1
Surefire A2 Aviator Flashlight, triple white LED/incandescent, 2 x lithium 123-cell*
1
Liston "Jakstrap System II" Flashlight Holder
1
Black Diamond ION ultralight dual white LED headlamp*
6
Spare "123-cell" Lithium Flashlight Batteries in carrier*
1
Spare Bulb Module for Surefire A2 Aviator Flashlight in carrier
1
Silva "Landmark" Compass
SHELTER and PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP
2
AMK Polyethelene emergency survival blanket, silver/orange
1
Oware Ultralight Sil-Nylon Tarp, 12 x 14 ft., bright orange, stored in vacuum Space Bag
2
Lightweight Vinyl Poncho, orange
2 pr.
Pigskin Leather Work Gloves
2
"Adventure 16" Shade Hats with neck flap
2
"SolarShields" Sun Glasses
2
Bandannas - red 100% cotton
1
Sawyer SPF-45 "Bonding Base" Waterproof Sunscreen, 2 oz. plastic bottle*
1
Zinc Oxide Sunblock, .25 oz. tin
1
Blistex Lip Balm SPF-30*
1
Sawyer "DEET Plus" Insect Repellent, 2 oz. plastic bottle*
MEDICAL GROUP
1
Comprehensive Medical Kit in Outdoor Research "Advanced First Aid Kit" pouch including prescription drugs and Medical Handbook * (for complete list of contents)
1
"SAM Splint" emergency splint
4
"Trau-Medic" Field Dressing
2
Compress Bandage, 4"
10
Compress Bandage, 2"
1
Elastic Bandage, 3"
WATER and FOOD GROUP
4
1.2 Qt./ 1.25-liter Wide Mouth Rectangular Loop-top Lexan Nalgene Bottle filled w/ purified water then boiled and sealed*
1
PUR "Scout" Water Purifier w/ pre-screen filter
50
Katadyn Micropur MP-1 Water Disinfectant Tabs*
6
Global Survival Transpiration Bags
6
S.O.S. Food Lab Emergency Food Rations, 1000 Calorie ea. *
4
E.R.G. Drink Mix (electrolyte replacement)*
2
rolls sq. Jolly Rancher Candy, 1.6 oz.
16
Bullion Cubes*
8
Tea Bags (in foil packets)*
8
Sugar Cubes
1
Combination Salt and Pepper Container/Shaker
1
Tabasco Sauce, 1/8 oz. bottle
PERSONAL SUPPLIES GROUP
1
roll Toilet Paper, "Clean-N-Dry" vacuum packed
1
Spare Pair Prescription Glasses - Doug
1
Spare Pair Prescription Glasses - Sue
1
Contact Lens Maintenance Kit - Sue*
-
Personal medications - Sue*
8
Tampons - Kotex "Discreet" - Sue
1
Small Bar "Dial" Antibacterial Soap
MISCELLANEOUS / MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
50 ft.
550# Mil Spec. Parachute Cord
100 ft.
550# Mil Spec. Parachute Cord
150 sq. ft.
HD Aluminum Foil
1
Duct Tape, 120 ft. roll
2
Zip-Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, 2 gallon
4
Zip-Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, gallon
8
Zip-Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, quart
4
Garbage Bags, 30 gallon, Red, 3 mil
1
"Peak-1" Aluminum Container/Cook Set w/ handle
1
Chounard Expedition Sewing Kit w/ extra safety pins and large needles
1
Itoya "Pocketlens" Plastic Fresnel Magnifying Lens, 3"x 5"
1
Sponge, 3" x 5", pop-up compressed style
2
Chounard Lightweight "D" Carabiners
10
Assorted split rings
1
"Rite in the Rain" Waterproof Paper Notebook, 3" x 5"
1
Fisher Waterproof "Space Pen"
1
Thermometer w/ wind chill chart
1
Survival Manual
1
Contents List
1
Cordura Nylon Backpack w/ carrying handle, red
* Limited useful life. All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.
Weight = 32 lbs.

I build every Doug Ritter Aviator Survival Pak like my life depended upon it...because your life might!
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Doug Ritter Ultimate
Aviator Survival Paks
Based on Doug's own Survival Kit
Sales Support ETS Foundation
The Primary 2-Person kit above served as the basis for the Doug Ritter Ultimate Aviator Survival Pak that is available commercially from Doug Ritter. Doug also designs and assembles custom survival kits for any purpose. Proceeds support the Equipped To Survive Foundation.

If you are interested in a commercially available pocket-size survival kit that has been designed by Equipped To Survive™ founder and editor Doug Ritter, check out the Pocket Survival Pak™ by Adventure Medical Kits; an affordable, truly pocket-sized, high quality pocket survival kit that really could save your life™. (DISCLAIMER: Ritter and the Equipped To Survive Foundation receive a royalty from the sale of this kit.)

Personal Survival Kits

Personal Survival Kits are designed to be placed in a shirt or coat pocket so that no matter if the big primary survival kit is lost, as long as you make it out in one piece you have some basic survival gear at hand. This is in addition to the don't leave home without it gear listed below that is carried in pant pockets. There is admittedly some redundancy, but only in areas of grave importance, like fire starting.

These three kits differ primarily in size, and therefore the amount of equipment in each. The large kit fits in a coat or jacket pocket or an oversize shirt pocket. The small kit will fit in most shirt pockets. The mini-kit will fit in almost any pocket. The shiny tinned tobacco container of the small and mini kits, which I have polished to a virtual mirror finish, serves as a pair of signaling mirrors. This doesn't preclude carrying a small lightweight signal mirror in a pocket or on a lanyard around the neck, but it isn't essential to include one in the kit, taking up valuable room.

(NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PRIORITIZED)

Large Personal Survival Kit (carried on person)
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies
SIGNALING GROUP
1
Survival, Inc. Signal Mirror, 2" x 3", mil. spec. lightweight plastic
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
4
Razorknife Blades
1
Spark-Lite Firestarter Flint
10
Spark-Lite "Fire Tab" Tinders
10
Windproof/Waterproof NATO Lifeboat Matches and Striker
1
"Standard" Wire Blade Survival Saw
1
Fishing Kit: 25 asst. hooks, 2 swivels, 8 split shot, 25 ft. 20 lb. line, 4 leaders, 1 extra large hook (use as gaff)
25
ft. Snare Wire
1
Mini-Compass
SHELTER and PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP
3
SPF-15 sunblock packets*
MEDICAL GROUP (in plastic zipper lock bag)
4
Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 1 x 3 in.
2
Adhesive Bandages, 2 in.
2
Antibiotic Salve Packets*
6
Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 2"
2
Povidone Iodine Solution,.6 ml ampule/swabs*
6
Vicodin ES Tabs* (pain killer, prescription required)
6
Zithromax Caps* (antibiotic, prescription req'd)
WATER and FOOD GROUP
50
"Potable-Aqua" Iodine Water Disinfectant Tabs in sealed bottle*
2
1 qt. plastic bag, 4 mil.
MISCELLANEOUS / MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
20 ft.
550# Mil Spec. Parachute Cord wrapped around kit
9 ft.
3M Scotch "Super 33+" Electrical Tape (wrapped around kit to seal it)
2
Large Sewing Needles
1
Heavy Duty Sewing Awl
1
Plastic Fresnel Magnifying Lens, 2" x 3"
8
Safety Pins - #2 and #3
8 sq. ft.
H.D. Aluminum Foil
1
thin pencil
4
"Rite in the Rain" paper, 3 x 5 in. sheets
1
Set Survival Instruction cards
1
Contents List w/ ELT identification & instructions
1
Two Piece Aluminum Container (Richard Wheatley Ltd fly box), 3 7/16" x 6" x 1 1/16"
* Limited useful life. All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.
Weight = 12.7 ounces.

Small Personal Survival Kit (carried on person)
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies
SIGNALING GROUP
-
Polished case serves as improvised signal mirror.
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
2
Razorknife Blades
1
Spark-Lite Firestarter Flint
8
Spark-Lite "Fire Tab" Tinders
6
Windproof/Waterproof NATO Lifeboat Matches and Striker
1
"Standard" Wire Blade Survival Saw
1
Fishing Kit: 8 asst. hooks, 2 swivels, 6 split shot, 25 ft. 20 lb. line,, 4 leaders 1 extra large hook (use as gaff)
20
ft. Snare Wire
1
Brunton 15MM Button Compass
MEDICAL GROUP (in plastic zipper lock bag)
4
Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 1 x 3 in.
2
Adhesive Bandages, 2 in.
2
Antibiotic Salve Packets*
6
Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 2"
2
Povidone Iodine Solution,.6 ml ampule/swabs*
6
Vicodin ES Tabs* (pain killer, prescription required)
6
Zithromax Caps* (antibiotic, prescription req'd)
WATER and FOOD GROUP
2
23 tablets "Potable-Aqua" Iodine Water Disinfectant Tabs in sealed container, total of 46 tablets*
2
Condoms* (for water storage and treatment)
MISCELLANEOUS / MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
16 ft.
550# Mil Spec. Parachute Cord wrapped around kit
7.75 ft.
3M Scotch "Super 33+" Electrical Tape (wrapped around kit to seal it)
2
Large Sewing Needles
1
Heavy Duty Sewing Awl
6
Safety Pins, #1 and #2
8 sq. ft.
H.D. Aluminum Foil
1
thin pencil
3
"Rite in the Rain" paper, 3 x 5 in. sheets
1
Two Piece Tinned Steel Container (tobacco tin stripped of paint and polished), 4 3/8" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/16"
* Limited useful life. All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.
Weight = 9.5 ounces

Mini Personal Survival Kit (carried on person)
Click for expanded coverage of this Mini Personal Survival Kit including photos
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies
SIGNALING GROUP
-
Polished case serves as improvised signal mirror. Polished aluminum tape applied to interior of lid, protected by peel-away sheet.
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
2
Razorknife Blades
1
Spark-Lite Firestarter Flint
5
Spark-Lite "Fire Tab" Tinders (squeezed one more in for final packing)
4
Windproof/Waterproof NATO Lifeboat Matches and Striker Strip
1
"Premium" BCB Wire Survival Saw
1
Fishing Kit in plastic vial: 13 asst. hooks, 6 swivels, 5 split shot
50 ft.
20 lb. Fishing Line
1
Extra Large Hook (use as gaff)
20 ft.
Brass Snare Wire
1
Fishing Knot Information sheet
1
Doug Ritter Special Edition Photon Freedom Micro-Light
11 in.
Teflon Tube (for water seeps)
1
Brunton 15MM Button Compass
MEDICAL GROUP
6
Vicodin ES Tabs* (pain killer, prescription required)
6
Zithromax Caps* (antibiotic, prescription req'd)
1
Drug Information Sheet
.6 cc
Potassium Permanganate Crystals in plastic vial
WATER and FOOD GROUP
25
Potable-Aqua Iodine Water Disinfectant Tabs in glass vial*
2
Condoms (Penrith Survival Equipment)* (for water storage and treatment)
MISCELLANEOUS / MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
9 ft.
550# Mil Spec. Parachute Cord wrapped around kit
2.5 ft.
3M Scotch "Super 33+" Electrical Tape (wrapped around kit to seal it)
10 ft.
Twisted Nylon Line
16 in.
Duct Tape
10 ft.
H.D. Poly/Cotton Sewing Thread
2
Sewing Needles, 1 large, 1 medium
1
Heavy Duty Sewing Awl
6
Safety Pins, 2 each #1, #2 and #3
5 sq. ft.
H.D. Aluminum Foil
1
Thin Pencil (unsharpened)
2
"Rite in the Rain" paper, 2 x 3 in. sheets
1
Two Piece Tinned Steel Container (tobacco tin stripped of paint, polished and clear coated), 3 3/4" x 2 5/16" x 15/16"
* Limited useful life. All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.
Weight = 5.9 ounces

"Don't Leave Home Without It" Equipment
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies
ALWAYS CARRIED
1
Doug Ritter designed RSK Mk1 Folding Knife by Benchmade w/ 3.44 inch drop point blade
or
Chris Reeve Equipped To Survive "Sebenza" Folding Knife w/ 3.5 inch drop point blade
1
Leatherman "Charge Ti" multi-tool (in pouch on belt)
1
Mini-Fox 40 Whistle, modified
1
Doug Ritter Special Edition Photon Freedom Micro-Light
2
Handkerchief and/ or Bandanna
1
Cellular Phone
1
Charge-2-Go AA-cell Cellular Phone Charger
The Following Are Generally Carried Only When Appropriate (while involved in wilderness activities, flying or traveling)
1
Laser Products Sure-Fire L1 Flashlight
1
Done Right Mfg. "Sparky" Firestarter, protected with shrink tubing
1
Sterling tungsten carbide and diamond dust "Superior Sharpener"
1
Rescue Reflectors Signal Mirror, 2"x 3" plastic
1
"Storm Shelter - Instant Pocket Tent" or Adventure Medical Kits "Heatsheets Emergency Blanket," vacuum packed
1
Mini-compass zipper pull is attached to all outer wear, jackets, coats, flight suit, etc.
1
ICOM IC-A6 handheld transciever w/ back-up non-rechargable battery pack equipped with Lithium AA-cell batteries *
1
ACR Electronics PLB-200 GPS equipped 406 MHz. Personal Locator Beacon*

Optional Survival Equipment
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies
Optional in Summer
1 or 2
Three Gallon Plastic Water Containers (Rubbermaid) *
Optional in Winter Depending On Where Flying (per each person)
(one set clothing items may be worn or carried on person, remaining items in a duffel)
1
Down or Synthetic Insulated/Gore-Tex Parka w/ hood
1 pr.
Insulated/Gore-Tex Cold Weather Boots
1 pr.
Insulated/Gore-Tex Gloves
1
Knitted Gore-Tex lined Watch Cap
1 pr.
Expedition weight Patagonia "Capilene" Underwear w/ zip turtle neck top, 2nd pr. optional
1 pr.
Gore-Tex Overpants
2 pr.
Heavyweight SmartWool Thermal Socks, 3rd pr. optional
Optional Cold Weather Gear
1
Cold Weather Sleeping Bag in compression sack
6
Grabber Mycoal Air Activated "Warm Packs," 20 hour *
8 pr.
Grabber Mycoal Air Activated "MiniMini Heater" Hand Warmers, 7 hour *
8pr.
Grabber Mycoal Air Activated "Toe Heaters," 5 hour *

MEDICAL KITS AND SUPPLIES

Comprehensive Medical Kit
Qty.Medical Equipment & Supplies
(NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PRIORITIZED)
Bandages and Dressings
20
Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 1" x 3"
20
Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 3/4" x 3"
4
Adhesive Bandages, foam tape, 2" x 3 1/2"
4
Adhesive Pads, 2" x 3 1/2"
4
3M "Tagaderm" transparent dressings, 2 3/8" x 2 3/4"
10
Adhesive Bandages, Fingertip, elastic knit
10
Adhesive Bandages, Knuckle, elastic knit
8
Adhesive Bandages, spot
2
Eye Pads
20
Gauze Pads, 2" x 2"
8
Gauze Pads, 3" x 3"
8
Gauze Pads, 4" x 4"
6
Non-adherent Pads, 3" x 4"
4
Burn Dressing, 2" x 3"
2
Burn Dressing, 4" x 4"
1
Adhesive Tape, waterproof, 2" x 10 yds.
1
Compress Bandage, 4"
4
Compress Bandages, 2"
2
Gauze Roll Bandages, 2"
2
Triangular Bandage, sterile, 40"
1
Moleskin, 3" x 4"
1
3" Elastic Bandage
Wound Treatment and Infection Management
7 pr.
Latex Examination Gloves
1
20 cc Irrigation Syringe w/ plastic catheter tip
2
Povidone Iodine Solution 10%, 2 oz. foil packs (to make wound irrigation solution - antiseptic)
1
Betadine (povidone iodine solution - antiseptic), 2 oz. plastic bottle
8
Betadine Swabs, .6 ml ampules (povidone iodine solution - antiseptic)
1
Mastisol (adhesive), 1/2 oz. plastic bottle
10
Cotton Tip Applicators
6
Alcohol towelettes, individual foil pouches
24
Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 2"
40
Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 4"
1
Super Glue, 2g in applicator
Medical Instruments and Equipment
1
EMT Shears, stainless steel
1
Splinter Forceps
1
Hemostat, curved
1
Tick Forceps
1
Fresnel Lens Magnifier, 1" x 4"
1
Thermometer, standard
1
Thermometer, hypothermia
3
Sutures, assorted
1
Sawyer "Extractor" Venom Pump Kit (removed from plastic case and packed in medical kit pouch) includes:
  • 1 - Venom Pump
  • 4 - Pump Adapter Cups
  • 1 - Disposable Razor
  • 1 - Instruction Pamphlet
Medications
1
Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1 oz. tube
1
"Martin's BurnAway Plus," 2 oz. bottle (burns, stings, bites, minor wounds)
1
Aloe Vera Gel, 1 oz. tube
24
"Tylenol" (acetaminophen 500 mg.) (analgesic)
24
Bufferred Aspirin Tablets, 350 mg. (analgesic)
24
Vicodin ES Tabs (7.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 750 mg. acetaminophen) (analgesic) #
24
Ibuprofen, 800 mg. (analgesic) #
12
Zithromax, 250mg Caps (antibiotic) #
12
"Malox Plus" Tabs (antiacid/antigas)
12
"Imodium-AD" (loperamide 2 mg) Caplets (antidiarrheal)
24
Pseudoephedrine, 60 mg. time release (decongestant)
24
Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg.) (antihistamine)
24
Chlorpheniramine 12 mg. time release (antihistamine)
1
"Afrin" Nasal Spray, 1/3 oz. spray bottle (nasal decongestant)
1
"Sting-EZE" Insect Bite Treatment, 1/2 oz. plastic bottle (topical anesthetic)
2
Triamcenolone Cream .5%, 15 gm tube (topical treatment for contact dermatitis (poison ivy, etc), minor burns, skin irritations, etc.) #
2
packages Oral Rehydration Salts (dehydration)
Miscellaneous Items
3
Needles (sewing), assorted sizes
2
Single Edge Razor Blades
10
Safety Pins, assorted sizes
1
Tekna "Splash-Lite" Lithium Battery Flashlight
4
Paper Cups
1
Emergency Medical Guide - "A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine"
1
Outdoor Research "Advanced First Aid Kit" pouch (6 x 11 x 4 inch fitted nylon soft case):
# = Prescription required.
All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.

Basic Medical Kit
Qty.Medical Equipment or Supplies
(NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PRIORITIZED)
Bandages and Dressings
15
Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 1" x 3"
10
Adhesive Bandages, elastic knit, 3/4" x 3"
3
Adhesive Bandages, foam tape, 2" x 3 1/2"
3
Adhesive Bandages, Fingertip, elastic knit
3
Adhesive Bandages, Knuckle, elastic knit
10
Gauze Pads, 2" x 2"
6
Gauze Pads, 4" x 4"
6
Non-adherent Pads, 3" x 4"
1
Adhesive Tape, 1" x 10 yds.
2
Gauze Roll Bandages, 2"
1
Compress Bandage, 4"
1
Triangular Bandage, 40"
1
Moleskin, 3" x 4"
Wound Treatment and Infection Management
1
Betadine (povidone iodine solution - antiseptic), 1 oz. plastic bottle
8
Tincture of Bezoin towelettes (adhesive)
6
Cotton Tip Applicators
4
Alcohol towelettes
30
Wound Closure Strips, 1/4" x 4"
Medical Instruments and Equipment
1
Bandage Scissors, stainless steel, small
1
Splinter Forceps
1
Fresnel Lens Magnifier, 1" x 4"
1
Extended Range Hypothermia Thermometer
Medications
1
Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1/2 oz. tube
1
"Martin's BurnAway Plus," 2 oz. bottle (burns, stings, bites, minor wounds)
24
"Tylenol" (acetaminophen 500 mg.) (analgesic)
24
Bufferred Aspirin Tablets, 350 mg. (analgesic)
24
Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg.) (antihistamine)
24
Vicodin ES Tabs (7.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 750 mg. acetaminophen) (analgesic) #
24
Ibuprofen 800 mg. (analgesic) #
12
Zithromax, 250mg. Caps (antibiotic) #
1
Triamcenolone Cream .5%, 15 gm tube (topical treatment for contact dermatitis (poison ivy, etc), skin irritations, etc.) #
Miscellaneous Items
2
Needles (sewing), assorted sizes
1
Single Edge Razor Blade
6
Safety Pins
1
Emergency Medical Guide - "Back Country First Aid and Extended Care"
1
Outdoor Research "Compact First Aid Kit" pouch (7 x 5 x 2 inch fitted nylon soft case)
# = Prescription required.
All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.

OVER WATER SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT

This is a list of the survival gear packed into the equipment pockets of my Switlik "Helicopter Crew Life Vest" and on my belt for use during overwater flights in case of ditching (see Ditching (for pilots). All items in vest storage pockets are secured to the vest with poly line lanyards, so they won't be lost.

Following that is my Over Water / Ocean Survival Kit that is packed into a yellow Underwater Kinetics (UKE) waterproof "Kinetics Case" which will float, open or closed. It has a 6 ft. poly line with clip attached to it for securing to survivors or a raft. This kit is assembled when needed (rarely, not a lot of ocean or big lakes in the desert), using, in large part, components from my other kits. (NOTE: This is based on aviation requirements which are weight and volume limited and assume a reasonably short rescue interval. Marine requirements are much more comprehensive for many items and also require inclusion of additional items not included here. See the ETS aticle on Abandon Ship Bags for more information.)

Many items would be useful while in a life raft or floating in a life vest, others are strictly for land use if a crash occurs enroute to or from the over water portion of the flight or upon making landfall after a ditching. A few items are strictly for use on the water. This kit would serve as a supplement to, or replacement for, the basic, generally inadequate, survival equipment pack included in most aviation life rafts (see Aviation Life Raft Reviews - Survival Equipment and Supplies).

All contents in the kit are vacuum packed or placed inside 4 mil ziplock style plastic bags. Some items have been selected for their resistance to damage by sea water.

(NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PRIORITIZED)

Personal Over Water Survival Equipment
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies (in additon to those normally carried)
1
Submersible Systems, Inc. (SSI) "Spare Air," emergency breathing device (HEED)
1
"LAND/Shark" Thermal Protective Aid by Corporate Air Parts vacuum packed in nylon pouch
6
125 ml Water Packets (in pants "cargo pockets" or flight suit)
In Righthand Storage Pocket
1
Techtest 500-12Y 406 MHz ELT / 121.5 transceiver*
1
Survival, Inc. Signal Mirror, 3"x 5", buoyant
1
"Storm" Emergency Whistle
1
RescueStreamer, 6 in. x 25 ft.
1
UKE 2L Lithium Flashlight*
In Lefthand Storage Pocket
1
Lifeline, 8 ft., 550 mil-spec. Parachute Cord w/ stainless steel swivel clip
1
"Krill Lamp Extreme 360" w/ lithium battery*
1
Floppy Brim "Boonie" Hat with adjustable chin strap
1
Greatland Laser Magnum Rescue Laser Flare w/ 2 AA Lithium Batteries
1
ACR "Firefly 2" Strobe w/ 2 AA Lithium Batteries*
1
Bullfrog SPF-36 Sunscreen, 1 oz. plastic bottle*
1
Blistex Lip Balm SPF-30*
1
"Trau-Medic" Field Dressing
The following items are for use in case I reach shore.
1
Spark-Lite Firestarter w/ 6 "Fire Tab" Tinders in mil. spec. plastic waterproof match case
1
Bottle 50 "Potable-Aqua" Iodine Water Disinfectant Tabs inside sealed waterproof container.* WILL NOT DESALINATE SEA WATER!
2
Whirl-Pag Storage Bag (for water), 18 oz.
* Limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.

Over Water Survival Kit
Qty.Survival Equipment or Supplies
SIGNALING GROUP
1
Rescue Reflectors, Inc. Buoyant Signal Mirror, 3" x 5"
1
ACR "Firefly 2" Strobe w/ 2 AA Lithium Batteries*
6
Spare AA cell Lithium Batteries*
1
SEE/RESCUE Locating Device, 11 in. x 40 ft., flat packed 2 Pains-Wessex (Australia) "SEAMARK" Sea Dye packages
1
"Storm" Emergency Whistle
1
Spare ELT Battery*
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
1
Katz Knives K-302 Lion King knife, 6 in. drop point blade, with sheath
1
GATCO "MICRO-X 2x4" ceramic knife sharpener
1
Leatherman "Super-Tool"
1
Brunton 8040 Compass
25
Windproof/Waterproof Lifeboat Matches
1
Spark-Lite Firestarter Kit w/ 4 extra (total of 12) "Fire Tab" Tinders
1
mil. spec. Wire Survival Saw
1
Needle Nose "Vise-Grips," small
1
Mil. Spec. Fishing Kit (MIL-F-6218 in -C container)
  • 8 - Flies, assorted styles - in packet
  • 2 - Treble Hooks, size 1
  • 1 - Straight Shank Hook, size 9/0
  • 8 - Leaders w/ Snap Swivels
  • 2 - Spare Snap Swivels
  • 50 - ft. Nylon Fishing Line, 18 lb. test
  • 50 - ft. Nylon Fishing Line, 63 lb. test
  • 24 - Hooks, assorted sizes - in packet
  • 8 - Sewing Needles, assorted sizes - in packet
  • 8 - Safety Pins
  • 6 - Spinners, assorted styles - in packet
  • 1 - Copper Spoon, small
  • 1 - Chrome Spoon, large
  • 1 - Red & White Spoon
  • 1 - Single Edge Razor Blade
  • 1 - Fishing Instruction Booklet
  • 1 - Illustration of Leader Knots and Hitches
  • 1 - 2 pc. Aluminum Case, 4 5/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 1/8 inches
  • 28 inches of 3/4 in. cloth tape (sealing case)
50
ft. Snare Wire
1
Frog/Fishing 4-tine Spear Head (w/ 2 SS screws for attachment)
1
Gill Net
1
UKE "2L" Lithium Flashlight w/ batteries*
8
Spare "L cell" Lithium Flashlight Batteries*
2
Spare Bulbs for UKE "2L" flashlight
4
"Snap Light" Chemical Lightsticks, green 12 hr.*
SHELTER and PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP
2
Space Emergency Blanket, silver/orange
2
Lightweight Plastic Poncho, yellow
2
"Adventure 16" Shade Hats with neck flap
2
"SolarShields" sun glasses
2
Bandannas - red 100% cotton
2
Sawyer SPF-45 "Bonding Base" Waterproof Sunscreen, 2 oz. plastic bottle*
1
Zinc Oxide Sunblock, .25 oz. tin
2
Blistex Lip Balm SPF-30*
1
Sawyer "DEET Plus" Insect Repellent, 2 oz. plastic bottle*
MEDICAL GROUP
1
Comprehensive Medical Kit in Outdoor Research "Advanced First Aid Kit" pouch including prescription drugs and Medical Handbook * (for complete list of contents)
1
Sam Splint
4
Aloe Vera Gel, 2 oz.*
8
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Chewable Tabs 50mg (antiemetic, anti-motion sickness) can be taken without water.
25
Meclizine Tabs 25mg (antiemetic, anti-motion sickness)*
2
pr. Sea Band anti-motion sickness acupressure wrist bands
WATER and FOOD GROUP
1
Recovery Engineering "Survivor 06-LL" mil. spec. Manual Reverse Osmosis Desalinator Pump
1
 1- liter Plastic Water Canteen with attached cap, filled*
1
Water Bag, 2 gallon
1
Polar Pure Iodine Water Disinfectant in sealed bottle
4
S.O.S. Food Lab Emergency Food Rations, 1000 Calorie ea. *
PERSONAL SUPPLIES GROUP
1
Toilet Paper - "Clean-N-Dry"
1
Spare Pair Prescription Glasses - Doug
1
Spare Pair Prescription Glasses - Sue
1
Contact Lens Maintenance Kit - Sue*
MISCELLANEOUS / MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
4
Raft Repair Clamps, 3 in.
1
Set, 4pc. Raft Repair Plugs & S/S Hose Clamps to fit
100 ft.
550# Mil Spec. Parachute Cord
150 sq.ft.
HD Aluminum Foil
1
"Peak-1" Aluminum Container/Pots w/ handle
2
Zip-Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, 2 gallon
4
Zip-Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, gallon
8
Zip-Lock Plastic Freezer Bags, quart
4
Garbage Bags, 30 gallon, Orange, 3 mil
1
Chounard Expedition Sewing Kit w/ extra safety pins and large needles
1
Itoya "Pocketlens" Plastic Fresnel Magnifying Lens, 3"x 5"
4
Sponge, 3" x 5", pop-up compressed style
1
Duct Tape, small roll, red
1
"Rite in the Rain" Waterproof Paper Notebook, 3" x 5"
1
Fisher Waterproof "Space Pen"
1
Survival Manual
1
Contents List
1
UKE Model 716 waterproof "Kinetics Case," yellow (internal: 16 3/4" x 9 7/8" x 6 1/2" - external incl. handle & latches: 17 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 7 1/2" - 6.2 lbs.)
* Limited useful life. All medications and many medical supplies also have a limited useful life. Keep track of expiration dates and replace as required.
Weight = 27.8 lbs.

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