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<blockquote data-quote="aviator41" data-source="post: 2282777" data-attributes="member: 30309"><p>paracord would be an absolute must. as well as a flashlight that can be wound up.</p><p></p><p>Cover the basics: Fire, water, shelter, then food and rescue</p><p></p><p>Fire:</p><p>I don't think I'd depend on a 9 volt and steel wool. I would, however, put a fire striker in there and teach them how to use it. Cotton balls covered in vasseline are great fire starter. use the multi-tool to strike the starter. Teach them how to build two types of fires: a regular fire for cooking a smoky fire for signal.</p><p></p><p>Water:</p><p>Some method of filtration or sanitization. either iodine tabs (yuk) or a life-straw. Give them knowledge of how to find water, how to use the tabs or straw. Knowledge is key here. they need to know how to read the signs to find water</p><p></p><p>Shelter:</p><p>surjimmy hit this one perfectly - a pancho cover. Can be used to make a tent, worn to keep dry or used to catch rainwater - lots of uses.</p><p></p><p>Food: </p><p>A couple of energy bars are great. so would be snare material and the knowledge of how to set them. I'd add in a small amount of fishing gear too.</p><p></p><p>Rescue:</p><p>Signal mirror for sure. compass and the ability to read it, even if just the basics and a loud whistle. a good activity would be braiding para-cord bracelets with whistles in them.</p><p></p><p></p><p>You mentioned the Boy Scouts, have you considered getting their book on outdoor survival as a guide? Maybe even chartering a troop? They're really easy to charter and immensely rewarding.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aviator41, post: 2282777, member: 30309"] paracord would be an absolute must. as well as a flashlight that can be wound up. Cover the basics: Fire, water, shelter, then food and rescue Fire: I don't think I'd depend on a 9 volt and steel wool. I would, however, put a fire striker in there and teach them how to use it. Cotton balls covered in vasseline are great fire starter. use the multi-tool to strike the starter. Teach them how to build two types of fires: a regular fire for cooking a smoky fire for signal. Water: Some method of filtration or sanitization. either iodine tabs (yuk) or a life-straw. Give them knowledge of how to find water, how to use the tabs or straw. Knowledge is key here. they need to know how to read the signs to find water Shelter: surjimmy hit this one perfectly - a pancho cover. Can be used to make a tent, worn to keep dry or used to catch rainwater - lots of uses. Food: A couple of energy bars are great. so would be snare material and the knowledge of how to set them. I'd add in a small amount of fishing gear too. Rescue: Signal mirror for sure. compass and the ability to read it, even if just the basics and a loud whistle. a good activity would be braiding para-cord bracelets with whistles in them. You mentioned the Boy Scouts, have you considered getting their book on outdoor survival as a guide? Maybe even chartering a troop? They're really easy to charter and immensely rewarding. [/QUOTE]
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