tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post8727769534401368381..comments2024-03-19T03:14:04.172-04:00Comments on Rabett Run: Giving and maintaining emergency kits for the holiday gift seasonEliRabetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07957002964638398767noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-9894411725885463192015-08-18T02:12:04.791-04:002015-08-18T02:12:04.791-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783889858211935469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-81817584577027644472013-12-11T16:21:19.707-05:002013-12-11T16:21:19.707-05:00OH, Russell Seitz: I assume that, for a slightly h...OH, Russell Seitz: I assume that, for a slightly higher fee, you can order that kit with your choice of P-wave:S-wave ratio.Chris_Winterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664395947020918727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-62862774341446861772013-12-11T16:18:32.507-05:002013-12-11T16:18:32.507-05:00As for communications, I'd also suggest gettin...As for communications, I'd also suggest getting an amateur radio license. You don't need to know Morse these days. The cell phone network has wide coverage, but there are still places it doesn't reach, and cell phone towers are more vulnerable to major disasters than the amateur community <i>in toto</i>.Chris_Winterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664395947020918727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-45186782071302672312013-12-11T16:12:08.858-05:002013-12-11T16:12:08.858-05:00A good thread. I'll check out the comments as ...A good thread. I'll check out the comments as time permits, but they seem to be spot on.<br /><br />There is a wide variety of LED flashlights, for a wide range of prices, from "cheapies" on sale at Home Depot or Lowe's to tactical models that can run upwards of $100 (like the ones at monsterflashlight -dot- com).<br /><br />I have a Husky that I got for $5. It's flat, just under palm size; looks a bit like the later models of hand phaser. It's not perfect: the battery cover pops off easily. But it would be perfect for an emergency kit — if you can find it. I think it's discontinued.Chris_Winterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664395947020918727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-27551765044833070252013-12-09T03:01:23.271-05:002013-12-09T03:01:23.271-05:00If you're OK with "bland" then SOLAS...If you're OK with "bland" then SOLAS-approved lifeboat food rations are a pretty good option. Compact, highly stable, ruggedly packaged, calibrated calorie content, designed to avoid causing the need to drink or use a lot of water, relatively inexpensive compared to freeze-dried camping food. <br /><br />Anyway, "bland" becomes "yummy" when we're actually hungry. That's the food science secret behind Top Ramen and the like. :-)<br /><br />dbostromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885863615343906724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-67167700356557863152013-12-06T21:53:02.542-05:002013-12-06T21:53:02.542-05:00Brian,
Those filters work really well. I do rem...Brian, <br /><br />Those filters work really well. I do remember one time when a buddy of mine and I were up in the Trinity Alps (in California) just before hunting season. We had the lake we were camped at all to ourselves for a couple of days but one day a couple of guys who were getting up early for hunting season saw us pumping water from a creek ans asked about our filter. I explained to them that it was to filter out giardia which caused diarrhea. They said "that explains why we get the trots up here every year!".Rattus Norvegicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449457204330125792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-23058125931535509792013-12-06T18:57:38.202-05:002013-12-06T18:57:38.202-05:00woops, blogger ate my url; filter similar to http:...woops, blogger ate my url; filter similar to http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/water-treatment-and-hydration/expedition-water-treatment-and-hydration/miniworks-ex-microfilter/productBrian Dodgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-31241054294459944902013-12-06T18:46:17.668-05:002013-12-06T18:46:17.668-05:00Useful technique to remember for treating water- h...Useful technique to remember for treating water- http://www.sodis.ch/methode/anwendung/index_EN. <br />I backpack, so I carry a 0.2 micron ceramic filter purifier similar to this.<br /><br />I second the recommendation of an aluminized plastic "space/survival blanket (or two), but keep the wool as well, since it will insulate (convective/conductive loss) even if wet. I'd also add or both kits a small bottle of strike anywhere waterproof matches, a butane lighter, and at least one magnesium fire starter.<br /><br />Another essential item (also makes a good gift) is a multitool. I've carried a http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gerber-Multi-Plier-400/895539 since you used to be able to carry them on airplanes. I repaired a busted fuel pump on an unlucky couple's VW minivan while camping fifty miles from nowhere in the Rockies with one of these and the springs from two ball point pens.<br /><br />Dried foods (either the dehydrated prepared meals or things like beans, rice, or popcorn) and canned foods will keep much longer than their labeled "sell by" date; their nutritional value and palatability will slowly decrease. Drier and cooler = longer shelf life.<br /><br />Some wines, of course, improve the longer you keep them. "This full-bodied St.-Estephe is exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate that builds like a skyscraper. While there are massive tannins, they are remarkably velvety and well-integrated in this big, backstrapping effort that should enjoy an unusually long life. Forget it for 8-10 years, and drink it between 2017-2040." Wine Spectator 98 Pts - Wine Advocate 98 Pts $ 299.99Brian Dodgehttp://www.ready.gov/document/family-supply-listnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-75138263968829536532013-12-04T18:24:11.991-05:002013-12-04T18:24:11.991-05:00Really, for your car I'd replace that cheap ti...Really, for your car I'd replace that cheap tiny flashlight with a head torch or floody little thing. Modern LED's are great, and pretty damn cheap. <br />And spare batteries for it, since modern LEDs are so good you can get good light for 24hrs from one battery, but that doesn't cover every eventuality. (I'm not saying a torch that runs off the car battery because you might need that battery to run the car)<br /><br />I'm amused by the corroded battery suggestion though, because although it happens, the last corroded battery I remember seeing was 5 or 6 years ago at least, and I've not heard of it happening for years, since modern battery manufacturing is so good. guthrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-51059683634553229912013-12-03T10:45:11.279-05:002013-12-03T10:45:11.279-05:00Nice suggestions, everyone.Nice suggestions, everyone.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301230860904555513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-86448562722734106852013-12-02T21:26:24.870-05:002013-12-02T21:26:24.870-05:00Thanks for the post, and the additional suggestion...Thanks for the post, and the additional suggestions above. Rabett is right, light and easy.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16935228911713362040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-67577658580828580652013-12-02T09:49:40.107-05:002013-12-02T09:49:40.107-05:00The handcrank flashlight/radio combos are great - ...The handcrank flashlight/radio combos are great - but be sure to look for a model that has a USB port on it so that you can charge your cellphones during an emergency. Often, in a crisis, your cellphone is your only link to family, friends, and emergency services.Philliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17514170039729454310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-53703144085190889442013-12-02T00:39:41.144-05:002013-12-02T00:39:41.144-05:00To assure mastery of these survival tools, order a...To assure mastery of these survival tools, order an Acme Earthquake Practice Drill.<br /><br />Available in mercali numbers six through twelve.THE CLIMATE WARShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578106673226403151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-42608950394677043822013-12-01T17:23:02.713-05:002013-12-01T17:23:02.713-05:00Or just move to England - here, if you can survive...Or just move to England - here, if you can survive 2 inches of snow, we'll think you are Bear Grylls..Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729454651003425550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16612221.post-12883891684191842252013-12-01T17:02:02.745-05:002013-12-01T17:02:02.745-05:00Substitute a survival blanket for that wool one. ...Substitute a <a href="http://rabett.blogspot.com/2008/09/survival-blanket-outbreak-of-the.html" rel="nofollow">survival blanket</a> for that wool one. Less weight, less volume, better performance.<br /><br />But Eli also inquires if we should stock these kits in the Finance Eli's Retirement Store?EliRabetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957002964638398767noreply@blogger.com