Emergency Survival Equipment

I want to learn about what I can catch and cook and eat to replenish my energy if I'm stuck in the woods or desert or open plains with little or no equipment. How to find them, and how to know if they're edible, and how to eat them.

I can't seem to find anything on google, so I need some help thanks.

you should read the book SAS survival guide
it was written by an SAS soldier
it is a great book and was only about 10 bucks at my local chapters
it has information on how to survive everywhere in the world

2008-11-01 05:23:18 by James

Some one predicted a massive tremor that will hit the Philippines in 2010. It is just a prediction I know, but being safe than sorry is better than having nothing at all don't you think? The US Federal government is spending 29.4 million dollars to upgrade their earthquake detection equipment which is considered to be 40 years old. I bet in the Philippines the equipment we have is much older probably 100 years old.

The U.S. Geological Survey will replace old instruments -- some as old as 40 years -- with state-of-the-art systems quake-prone regions of California, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, the Intermountain West, and the Central and Eastern United States, he said.

"The timely delivery of earthquake information can mean the difference between life and death," Salazar said. "It requires critical infrastructure such as modern seismic networks and data processing centers so scientists can provide emergency responders with information to save lives and reduce economic losses. With nearly 75 million Americans living within earthquake prone areas, this investment is long overdue."

California, for example, has more than a 99 percent chance of having a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake within the next 30 years, scientists predict.

How about in the Philippines? Is the Philippines government ready to spend $29.4 million on such equipments? What do you think? One of the problem with our government is that those who are assigned in such categories are usually magicians, the money vanish into thin air long before the public knew what has happen. I for one thinks that it is about time we spend so much on techology that is available for our safety and survival.

Obviously, yes. Not only those equipments but other ones like those military arms. They're also like 50-years old as well and are not very updated.

2010-01-11 02:43:02 by delive_rance

Price: $7.64 $1.50

Size: 2 3/4" long
Emergency Fire Starter
Ultra lightweight: 0.6 ounces

We expect 6 to 12 inches of show this evening into tomorrow. Will the provisions described below be enough for two adults and two children?
4 snow shovels
6 containers of ice melter
16 rolls of toilet paper
6 loaves of bread
3 dozen eggs
4 boxes of pancake mix
8 bottles of pancake syrup
5 pounds of ground beef
8 packages of hamburger rolls
32 rolls of paper towels
8 packages of cookies - various.
2 cases of beer
6 jars of jelly
6 jars of peanut butter
5 gallons of ice cream - various flavors
15 frozen "TV" dinners
4 roaster chickens
12 steaks - various cuts
2 "family packs" - 8 chops each - of pork chops
4 containers of oatmeal
22 cans of soup - various
6 bunches of bananas
4 pounds of other fresh fruit
8 cakes / other sweet baked snacks
Approx. 8 pounds of fresh vegetables
8 packages of frozen vegetables
10 boxes of rice / noodles side dish
18 two liter bottles of soft drink
5 gallons of juice / punch
12 bars of soap
3 bottles of dish detergent
4 bottles of glass cleaner
Approx. 100 batteries of various sizes
16 boxes of facial tissues
4 boxes of band aids
2 bottles of mouth wash
6 tubes of tooth paste
6 bottles of shampoo / conditioner
2 bottles of ipecac
5 flashlights
20 "Presto" fireplace logs
15 gallons of spring water
4 Emergency weather radios
2 pairs binoculars
5 pairs of crampons
5 pairs snowshoes
250 feet of static line rope
50 signal flares
5 "good to -20F" sleeping bags
2 US Army Ranger survival manuals
150 emergency candles
20 boxes of "strike anywhere" matches
8 kerosene space heaters
50 gallons of kerosene
5 repeating rifles 45 caliber
5 hand guns 9mm
5 "Leatherman" multi-tools
5 survival knives
4 sled dogs - Siberian Huskies
2 sleds - Iditerod style - with all harnesses and necessary equipment
5 pairs of goggle style anti - snow blindness glasses
5 arctic parkas
5 pairs "Thinsulate" gloves
5 pairs insulated coveralls
5 pairs snow gaiters
5 pairs "Herman's Survivor" snow boots
18 bottles of oxygen

That's all we have on the list so far. We need to get out and purchase these items soon before the snow starts falling. Please add anything you might think we shall need.
HiTech Heat:
You need to read more closely. We have listed spring water and two sleds. We don't drink beer. It is just on hand in case someone drops in.
RPA your a lifesaver. I almost forgot the dog food. Boy! Those hounds can eat! However no bacon for us. The wife says "We don't eat piggies. They are too much like humans"

First of all you dont have bottle water

Second, TV dinners wont be helpful when the power goes out

Third, what good are sled dogs without a sled.

And finally, you definitely need more beer.

2010-02-09 12:46:08 by Carl L

Price: $6.49 $8.99

8 feet in length
Don't be fooled by cheap imitations. Cheaper means thinner material and less durability.
Reflective material helps conserve body heat

Wilderness survival - prepare for the worst

10 Essential items to bring

1. Extra food and water.
Extra food means food that is not part of a planned meal or snack, food you do not expect to eat. So you won't be tempted to eat it except in case of emergency, it probably should not be one of your favorites. It does not have to be a large quantity. It probably will not keep you from starving, but it might give you some comfort as well as a few calories to burn to keep you warm. One or two high-energy sports bars might be a good choice. Always carry a full liter of water, and keep it full. Refill at every water source. The next source may be a long way off. Always keep some iodine in your emergency kit (as long as you are not allergic to it) whether or not you travel with a filter in your pack.

2. Extra clothing.
This, too, is gear you do not expect to use. A polypropylene or wool sweater is fine. Even better is a small Mylar space blanket, the kind that comes folded up in a little cellophane package about 2 inches by 4 inches. Add a couple of 30-gallon trash bags, 2 or 3 millimeters thick if you can find them. These are extremely compact, weigh practically nothing, and can be tucked into your emergency kit and forgotten until needed. Garbage bags make good rain and wind protection. They can also be used for gathering food, insulating, as fire-making material, for forming part of a shelter, or for melting snow.

3. Map.
A topographic map is essential for any wilderness navigation. It also can be tucked inside your clothes for insulation or used to leave notes or directions addressed to potential rescuers.

4. Compass.
Be sure you know how to use both a map and compass or they won't do you much good. If your compass is the type with a mirror, it can double as a signaling device.

5. Flashlight with Extra Batteries and Bulb.
A small AA-battery light is fine. Its most important use is for reading a map, and perhaps for signaling. You will probably find that if it is absolutely necessary to walk after dark, starlight alone provides enough light once your night vision adjusts and you are sure of your footing.

6. Sunglasses and sunscreen.
These might not be critical for wandering through the Eastern woods, but they are absolutely essential for survival in deserts, on snow, or in high mountains above timberline where the atmosphere is thin. Sunburn can lead to severe dehydration. The same conditions can cause snow blindness, a particularly painful, though usually temporary, condition that can occur within less than an hour's exposure, though the symptoms may not show up until eight hours later.

7. Matches in a waterproof container.
The wooden strike-anywhere variety is best. Just be sure to store them in such a way that they cannot rub against one another and light themselves. An airtight pill bottle or film canister will keep both oxygen and water out.

8. Fire starter or candle.
In rain or wind a match will not stay lit long enough to ignite damp tinder. A candle, or even a small piece of candle at least a half-inch in diameter will give a more lasting flame. Better yet is fire starter, available at outfitting stores in several forms, from tablets or small blocks of paraffin or other flammable material to a gel that squeezes from a tube.

9. Pocket knife or utility tool.
One simple blade will do, though the models with scissors, saws, tweezers, screwdrivers, and other utility tools are handy for preparing tinder, preparing food, first aid, equipment repair, and almost any other task you can imagine.

10. First-aid kit.
Your kit should include a few alcohol swabs or moist towelettes, antibiotic ointment, aspirin or ibuprofen, Band-Aids, small tweezers, and scissors. Also include whatever prescription drugs you take regularly. If you travel alone or carry the main kit for a group, take a more elaborate kit. See Wilderness First Aid by Gilbert Preston (Falcon, 1997) for a thorough discussion of wilderness first-aid kits.

Easy answer to your question is yes… your list is true. BUT, the reality of carrying all of that is in fact, difficult to impossible in a true survival situation. My philosophy is that everything that you carry to “be prepared” needs to have a multiple use, if it doesn’t it is not necessary for true survival. You would be surprised as to what you actually NEED.

I love this topic of being “prepared” and in my free time I write stuff like below. Read on if you have the time or interest. I am an experienced long distance hiker and just recently completed a 900 mile hike.

Everyone will give you their opinion on whether these items you list are true. Remember it is their OPINION. SO with that said here is my opinion…….First off you cant prepare for the worst. You can try and be prepared, but when it comes down to the question of wilderness survival, the top ten things you need to bring with you is KNOWLEDGE. Each case of being in the Wilderness is different, like if you have put yourself into the wilderness such as a hike or if your plane goes down in the forest somewhere. Knowledge can save you, especially something that you have practiced.

If you are planning a hike, putting yourself into the wilderness, you will want to have an extra day or two of food and the knowledge to find food in the wilderness. Also some string to make a snare to capture food.

Water… of course, but iodine is not the best choice, there are other options like Aqua Mira. This has no bad taste and can kill more of the bad stuff in the water, also is fast to treat. On long hikes, I carry more than a liter, in warm weather I carry 2- 1L Gatoraid bottles because they are light, and in cold I carry a 1L Nalgene for hot liquids. A hydration pack is the best choice, make sure it is lightweight.

Extra clothing is necessary, but it must be light as possible, if it is heavy you will be tempted to leave it behind. Wool is not a good option for EXTRA clothing, its heavy. If you have the $$ buy high tech clothing. Remember that you can layer and a rain jacket is great because you can “BAKE” yourself dry by trapping your body heat. Garbage bags are excellent but try and find a bigger 50 gallon yard waste type carry two. They really don’t have much in the insulation department. Mylar can save your life in hypothermia situations.

Maps are important, if you have an idea of where you are. Simple knowledge of sun navigation is great knowledge. I carry a topo map and try and have some knowledge of service roads and such. In an emergency, a map can become some insulation.

Compass ….carry one.

Flashlight should be LED type. I carry Petzel headlamp with extra batteries and a small LED keychain backup. LED lamps are lighter and most are waterproof and can last 10,000 hours.. Bulb lamps burn out, are heavy and you have to hold them in your hands, which can be difficult to work with.

Sunglasses are personal choice but sunscreen can be left behind. It can be heavy and messy. You can use mud to keep the sun off your skin if available.

Matches are not a good option, even if they are the so called waterproof kind. You may carry something like 3 strike anywhere, but no more. They are unreliable, fragile, and limited. You should carry a large “BIC” lighter and have the knowledge to start a fire using sticks, and using the BIC lighter’s flint striker, when out of gas, to start a fire with tinder or the lint balls from your socks. If you expect to survive in the wilderness you need to be an expert in starting a fire without the use of paper. Don’t depend on firestarters to start your fire, but you may still want to carry a tea-light candle.

Knife- a pocket knife is essential make sure it is a quality one, with a good sharp blade. Try and avoid the serrated blade, they are not good for carving wood and precision. Multi tools are good for anything, in my opinion, that may arise but a survivalist would prefer a hunting knife. A multi tool that is the small type, not the cheap ones but the $40 Leatherman is excellent. Remember that you will have to carry all this and even an ounce over the length of a day becomes heavy and with a lack of food you wont have the energy to carry a heavy tool/knife.

First-aid kit if you want to carry it all. I have found that Duct tape is the best barebones kit out there. Antibiotic cream in small one or two use packets is good also, can be used for firestarter, some types. It will do just about anything. It is a multi task must, even more than just first-aid.

2007-05-14 10:15:22 by Kaybee

I've attempted to do some research on these careers however the wording is very technical and difficult to effectively decipher. So, the main three i'm looking at are Satellite Telemetry, Network Infrastructure and Network Integration. Though i'm curiously looking through the avionics stuff. Here's a list of all that's available to me.

Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice7 weeks, Sheppard AFB, TX
F-15 Avionics Systems16 weeks 2 days, Sheppard AFB TX
7 weeks 2 days, Keesler AFB, MS

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance, F15 (Crew Chief)14 weeks 2 days, Sheppard AFB, TX
3 weeks 3 days, Tyndall AFB, FL
Aerospace Propulsion, Jet Engines10 weeks, Sheppard AFB, TX
Aerospace Ground Equipment18 weeks, Sheppard AFB, TX
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems 12 weeks, Sheppard AFB, TX
Nondestructive Inspection9 weeks 4 days, Pensacola NAS, FL
Aircraft Structural Maintenance11 weeks, Pensacola, NAS, FL
Vehicle Equipment5 weeks 4 days, Port Hueneme, CA
Special Vehicle Maintenance 7 weeks 1 day, Port Hueneme, CA
Munitions Systems8 weeks 4 days, Sheppard AFB, TX
Aircraft Armament Systems16 weeks 2 days, Sheppard AFB, TX
Communications- Computer Systems Operations 12 weeks, Keesler AFB, MS
Network Integration16 weeks, Keesler AFB, MS
Emergency Management13 weeks 2 days, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Security Forces 13 weeks, Lackland AFB, TX

Visual Imagery and Intrusion Detection Systems 14 weeks, Keesler AFB, MS
Network Integration 16 weeks, Keesler AFB, MS
In-Flight Refueling •2 weeks, 3 days, Enlisted Aircrew, Lackland AFB, TX,
•5 weeks 2 days Combat Survival, Fairchild AFB, WA
•1 week Water Survival-Parachuting Pensacola NAS, FL,
•3 weeks Basic Boom Operator, Altus AFB, OK
•14 weeks 3 days KC-135 Initial Qualification Course Altus AFB, OK OR
•14 weeks 3 days KC-10 Initial Qualification Course, McGuire (NJ) or Travis (CA) AFBs

Electromagnetic Spectrum Management 14 weeks, Keesler AFB, MS

Pavement and Construction Equipment 13 weeks 4 days, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintenance 5 weeks 4 days, Port Hueneme, CA
Electrical Systems 20 weeks, Sheppard AFB, TX

Satellite and Wideband Telemetry Systems 8 weeks 3 days, Keesler AFB, MS

17 weeks 4 days, Fort Gordon , GA
Network Infrastructure Systems23 weeks 3 days, Keesler AFB, MS
Network Integration16 weeks, Keesler AFB, MS

Electrical Power Production10 weeks 5 days, Sheppard AFB, TX

ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. Do any of you have experience with these? Which has the best real world aapplication as i'm joining the air guard and not active duty?? And so on... Thanks!
At this point I haven't been able to narrow them down very well despite my research. The descriptions on these jobs are very vague, and I still have very little idea what I would be doing.

The reason for posting all that were available to me is for the hope that somebody has some experience with one, or two, or however many of these and can perhaps shed some light on their job duties and any other useful info.

I'm Aircraft Armament Systems... I'm responsible for the weapons/ nuclear exposives for jet fighters. I hav a brother who's Aerospace Propulsion; basically a mech for jet engines. He likes his job, specially because he got stationed to the best places so far; Nellis @ Las Vegas, and Misawa, Japan. I say pick a AFSC that interests you the most/ what you can use for the civilian sector. Hint- try to stay away from the jobs everyone wants... because you'll be waiting for a hell of a long time to get it, or not get it at all.

2009-03-03 10:06:23 by Sean F