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swjohnsey 09-26-2019 10:15 AM

Have a knife and a source of fire like a Bic lighter make survival so much easier.

Bruce 09-26-2019 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KRviator (Post 1332930)
Pretty much all of them...



I have attended two survival schools and these need to be added to above:

Whistle
Signal mirror
Compass Mil spec
Fishing line
Small hooks
Super glue
Aluminum foil
Cotton balls in ziplock bag with
Petroleum jelly. Fire starter
Gun——Where legal:D

Water is most important

You can live for days without food!!!

I put all in fishing vest.


Boomer

sblack 09-26-2019 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pvalovich (Post 1376108)
I have been doing solo 2+ week backpacking trips in the Sierra Wilderness for over 30 years. I've also attended survival training courses in Cold Lake Canada and Death Valley, CA.

Cold Lake Canada? Every lake up here is cold!

RV6_flyer 09-26-2019 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sblack (Post 1376240)
Cold Lake Canada? Every lake up here is cold!

Cold Lake, Alberta is a very nice place. Have only flown my RV-6 once to the Cold Lake Airport.

AlexPeterson 09-27-2019 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KRviator (Post 1332930)


Something to consider - it seems quite common for RV's to end up upside down after a forced landing. Imagine slithering through a small opening, lined with jagged edges of broken Plexiglas, while wearing a vest like this.

polishpilot 09-27-2019 06:34 AM

I had a friend in Olympia, WA that put together survival gear for cold or hot weather situations, first aid, dried food and other tools for survival. They were in two air tight bags and sucked tight with a vacuum. Then they were placed in each removable wingtip area on his RV7. So he always had some protection in case of a problem. Not a bad idea.

Eztroller 09-28-2019 09:12 AM

Throw in a tourniquet or two.

David Paule 09-28-2019 10:05 AM

From experience, I know that a full survival vest...
in a cockpit not designed for that bulk...
on a hot day...
is pretty much a non-starter. Especially for someone who's well past their 40s, and perhaps overweight.

And in addition to all the above things, might as well add a gallon or two of water. Much of the U.S. is dry. In fact, I'd a lot rather have the water than some of those other things. Survival kits need to be regional and seasonal.

Dave

swjohnsey 09-28-2019 11:36 AM

A SERE kit can fit in a shirt pocket 4"x 2" x 1". I have one in old Sucrets box, that contains knife, Bic, button compass, fishing gear, water purification tablets, antibiotics and waterproofed with Gorilla tape that can be reused. The best survival gear is in your head.

Remember there is lotsa good stuff in that RV.

Bonavere 09-28-2019 12:54 PM

Signal mirror
 
How many carry a signal mirror but don't have a clue how to use it?


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