Aug 27, Pennywise – Trail, Beaver Valley, Rossland

Where ARE you?
To be a survivor and not a statistic, (you
can’t depend on luck) you will need a
survival kit. A kit should not be too heavy
and bulky. Limit it to the essentials. Develop
a habit of taking it with you every
time you head out into the field. Knowing
how to use the equipment is as important
as having it.
Survival kits should be based on personal
needs, terrain and climate. Some
contents are universal. Here are our recommendations
based on many years of
experience as a hunters and outdoor
recreationalists.
MATCHES, LIGHTER & FIRE STARTER
We suggest both a lighter and matches
coupled with solid fire starer. Being able
to start a fire can be the difference between
life or death.
HEADLAMP with extra batteries &
bulb. Good headlamps free hands and
light the path. Check the batteries before
each outing.
MULTI TOOL Buy a quality 4-5 inch
with a nylon case. Poor quality multi
tools are not worth their weight and
many times can promote injury. Nylon
sheaths are preferred to leather – they
have proven to be lighter and durable.
MAPS – waterproof or a GPS (learn to
use the GPS!)
SPACE BLANKET is essential. Both water
proof and wind proof, a space blanket
is lightweight and does not take up
much room. They serve many purposes:
shelter, ground cloth, heat reflector and
signaling. They can also work as a rain
poncho.
LARGE HEAVY DUTY GARBAGE
BAGS Carry 3-4 heavy 3 mil thickness
lawn or leaf bags. There are many uses:
rain poncho, wind blocks, ground cloths
and more.
STAINLESS STEEL CUP 12 oz plus- essential
for drinking and it enables you
to heat water and cook food in a pinch.
WATER PURIFICATION FILTER straw
or tablets. Clean water is essential. Carry
1 or 2 water bottles.
WIRE SAW - compact, lightweight and
inexpensive. The saw will make quick
work of building shelter or cutting firewood.
Many can cut wood, metal, plastic
and bone.
PARACHUTE CORD - used to build
shelter, tying splints and hundreds of
other uses. 50 ft should be lots. (learn
to tie several strong knots.)
FOOD Energy bars, freeze dried meals,
trail mix, instant soup, hard candy.
WHISTLE & MIRROR Whistles can attract
help, frighten animals. Mirrors can
be used to signal for help, help to access
facial cuts or eye injuries.
FIRST AID KIT It’s important to get a
good quality first aid kit. Add your medications
and keep it updated. If you use
up something, replace it.
TOILET PAPER has many uses besides
the obvious. Tinder, equipment cleaning
or a quick wound dressing.
SUN GLASSES Snow or sun blindness
can add grief to a survival situation.
CELL PHONE/ SPOT DEVICE Cell
phones can be very useful if you’re lost
in an area of reception. The Spot device
works in all areas.
LIGHTWEIGHT SOLAR CHARGER for
batteries, cell phone or spot device.
ALUMINUM FOIL, Heavy duty great
for cooking, or as a heat reflector. It can
be used to drink with or eat from. In a
pinch it will work as a signaling device.
MONOFILAMENT FISHING LINE Use it
as thread to repair shelter or clothing,
make a snare or as a drying rack.
PAPER COFFEE FILTERS can filter drinking
water, used as a fire starter, even a
wound dressing.
The kit will probably weigh about 3
pounds. There are many great options
to add or substitute to this list. This is
meant to be a guide. The important
thing is to have the kit with you while
you enjoy our fantastic Kootenay playground.
Have fun, play hard and be
safe. Always remember to tell someone
when and where you’re going!
Jim Philipzyk, Obsessed Optics
Personalize your
survival kit.
Don’t forget your
medications!
OUR PRICE
IS YOUR PRICE
$1000
Additional Trade
BONUS
Available on most models
Nelsonfordsales.com
1.888.955.5528 or
250.352.7202 DL28082
623 Railway St, Nelson
ALL NEW FORD RANGER
2019 Ranger Super Cab XLT 4x4
FX4 OFF ROAD
SPORT
APPEARANCE
PKG.
MSRP $41,380
#9RA60816
FORD EMPLOYEE PRICE: $38,407
PAGE 26 Aug 27, 2019 Pennywise