What survival items do you think should be carried in your pack for any outdoor adventure, whether the duration is a few hours or several days? These are the basic survival items you should have in ANY outdoors situation: Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb Fire-making kit – waterproof matches/ lighter, fire starter/candle Signaling device – whistle or mirror Extra food and water (1 litre/person) Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque) Navigation/communication aids First aid kit—know how to use it Emergency shelter Pocket knife Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat) For more details see AdventureSmart – The Essentials.
Thanks, everybody, for all your help recruiting. We have a basement classroom filled with fine new Members In Training.
Salt Spring Search and Rescue is now recruiting. A new training session starts in January 2018. Contact us for more information.
Salt Spring Search and Rescue
261 Fulford-Ganges Road
Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2K6
Phone: (250) 526-0095
Email: president@ssisar.org
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