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- 1. Survival Kits HKR 3220
- 2. What is a Survival Kit? A small pack of essential items that
would enable a person to survive if lost in the woods. Can be a
small backpack or a waist pouch An important part of any camping or
hiking gear
- 3. Purpose of a Survival Kit To have the essential items needed
to enable you to survive a night in the woods Important when hiking
or camping in case of an emergency To have basic first aid supplies
on hand
- 4. What Should be in a Survival Kit? A pocketknife Matches or a
lighter Fire Starter A whistle A collapsible aluminum bread pan An
emergency snack Ouch pouch A compass and a map Flagging tape
Survival blanket Rainwear Flashlight Water Bottle
- 5. What Should be in a Survival Kit?
https://youtu.be/1vGxdmaUSPc
- 6. Pocketknife One with many attachments such as Knife Saw Can
opener Enables you to be able to cut wood for a fire, set up a
shelter, eat, etc
- 7. Matches or a lighter To be able to start a fire, cook food,
signal for help, protect against wild animals The best to carry are
water proof matches
- 8. Fire Starter To ensure you can get a fire going Which will
provide a source of heat, A method to cook And the ability to boil
water
- 9. Whistle Small with a loud noise is the best Used for scaring
animals To signal for help To identify your location
- 10. Collapsible Aluminum Bread Pan Collapsible so it is easy to
carry To boil water To cook Photo from
http://www.divertimenti.co.uk/collapsible-loaf-tins.html
- 11. Emergency Snack Ensures you have something to eat Something
with protein and carbs to substain you Increases chance of
survival
- 12. Ouch Pouch Ability to be able to do basic first aid Provent
infections on minor cuts or burns Include bandaids, thermoter,
scissors, tape, ointment
- 13. Compass and Map Ability to know where you are going To
pinpoint a specific spot To find your way if lost To locate a
specific landmark To set a path to follow To locate yourself on the
map Photo from
http://www.scottishsport.co.uk/walking/compass.htm
- 14. Flagging Tape To mark the trail used To mark a specific
location Will used it assists to find way if lost Photo from
http://dreambigcapebreton.com/2013/10/09/sacred-sundays-red-islands-
trail/
- 15. Survival blanket To provide warmth Small and easy to carry
Protect from the elements
- 16. Rainwear To keep you dry Can be used to build a shelter to
keep ground Photo from
https://www.ssactivewear.com/ShopNow/Item.aspx?ID=1270
- 17. Flashlight Provides light To find way around campsite after
dark Can be used to provide a signal for rescue
- 18. Water Bottle Means to keep hydrated Use to wash a minor
injury thus preventing infection Photo from
http://mun.bookware3000.ca/Catalogue/sea-hawks/mugs--water-
bottles
- 19. References Redmond, K., Foran, A., & Dwyer, S. (2010).
Quality lesson plans for outdoor education. Champaign, IL: Human
Kinetics.