CONGRATULATIONS for being responsible to care for you and your friends and family in case of emergency. Your kit will help you to be prepared during a natural disaster/and or emergency. BUT in order to be prepared go over your backpack as soon as you get it and familiarize yourself with its contents and what you need to add to design your pack to cover all your basic needs and desires. Your basic goal is to be able to vacate your residence/business/boat/car if need be in a matter of minutes: put everything together in one place. Other things to consider in "BEING READY" Have your car full of gas, water storage, enough water for each person in excess.
TheI.C.E.P.A.K.DESCRIPTION AND USES OF:
Backpack - high quality multi-pocket Extreme Pak, easy to tote, padded shoulder straps, extra space to store items on the suggested additions list *SEE SUGGESTIONS* This backpack is to protect your "insurance on survival" supplies - It is able to endure the punishment of bouncing around, if need be, the trunk of your car for years. Comes packed in a premium quality, heavy-duty nylon backpack so that everything is easily accessible when you need it and has plenty of extra room inside for a light jacket and spare set of comfortable walking shoes. Total packed weight with all the below supplies weighs only a manageable 10 pounds.
Food (Sustenance) 9 bars/3600 Calorie - each bar is high energy, high calorie designed for each meal in a 72 hour period. Non- thirst provoking. 5 year shelf life
Water Packets (9) Coast Guard Certified 5 year shelf life. Weight is a factor
Wind up Flashlight am/fm radio siren (The 6-in-1- LED flashlight, radio, cell phone charger, 130 decibel siren, Directional Compass, Signal flasher - no batteries needed!!! One minute wind-up = 60 minutes power)
Multifunction tool (15-in1)Blade Combination regular and needle nose pliers, vise grip teeth, wire cutter, 3 sizes screwdriver blades, Philips screwdriver, can opener, punch/awl, bottle opener, file, 2 knife blades
Water-proof Poncho - not only guards you from water, but will keep heat in.
Survival blanket - also heat insulator and protector from the elements
Emergency Whistle, compass, signal mirror, waterproof storage compartment all on one lanyard
Fishing/sewing kit: (Located inside the waterproof storage of emergency whistle) nylon line, fishing hook, swivel interlock, sewing needle, safety pins (2) Not only can you fish (added food source and overcome psychological boredom), but repair clothing/tent.
Water proof matches: enabling you to start a fire providing warmth, strong flame that stands up against the wind
Rope: 50 foot nylon rope Multi-purpose tape: multiple uses for repair, once in place resistant against water.
Candles: 3 votives - keeps your fire going so you can save your matches, added light and heat source
Glow stick: The 4-in-1: 200 hours+ flashlight, glow stick, flasher, and whistle - Back-up light source as well back-up alert tool.
Tube tent: Easy to use and have protection from the environmental elements, also can be used as a signaling device.
Particulate Respirator N95 approved, meets CDC guidelines for TB exposure. 95% efficient against particulate aerosols free of oil. This respirator helps protect against certain particulate contaminants but does not eliminate exposure to or the risk of contracting disease or infection.
45 gallon Garbage Bag - storage, waste, extra shelter
Work Gloves (1 pair) - use to protect hands for digging out/clearing debris, moving materials, keeping hands warm in cold weather
Paper/pencil: water resistant paper, mini pencil - ability to write important notes/thoughts etc.
First aid kit in a heavy duty zip top bag *items indicated below will be found in the kit
* Snakebite kit (Scalpel, two large high-suction cups for multiple bites, one small high-suction cup for small surfaces, easy-to-use lymph constrictor, antiseptic swab, complete instructions)
*A Cool Tool - mini towels: Light Load Towels use as a towel or washcloth, first aid supplement, neck or headband, water or coffee filter, fire starter. It is Reusable, 100% Viscose, Expands to 12X24 inches, super absorbent, quick drying
*Stainless steel First aid scissors - cut bandages, tape, nylon line, etc.
*Stainless steel First aid tweezers/forceps - remove foreign objects from skin, etc.
*Adhesive medical tape roll - hold bandages in place
*Assortment of bandages: 5X9 ABPAD, 3’ conform roll, 4X4 sterile pads (2), butterfly bandage, Extra large bandage, Finger-tip bandage, knuckle bandage, spot bandage (2), medium spot bandage (2), regular spot bandage (2). Assortment for the variety of injuries that can occur when dealing with disaster/outdoor situations. *Medications: aspirin, non-aspirin, anti-histamine, anti-acid, antiseptic ointment, antiseptic towellette (2), burn cream, iodine prep pads (2), alcohol prep pads (3), No Buzz sting relief pad, Hydrocortisone Cream. Prepares you for incidents in disaster/outdoor situations.
*Surgical grade gloves- latex free - for use when trying to keep an area clean, and to protect yourself in helping out others.
*Cotton swabs - use to apply first aid creams etc.
*Emergency instructions/ first aid & CPR - complete booklet to help identify, and work your way through situations needing first aid/CPR
*Insect repellant: deet patch - keeps the bugs away
*Sun screen: SunX Sunscreen packet - protection from the sun is imperative, nothing can dehydrate you faster in the elements than burning your skin.
What is needed in a 72 Hour kit? YOU MUST: COVER THE BASIC NEEDS Food/water/shelter/information, Medical issues, Fire, Signaling, Psychological Crisis - dealing with Boredom …and the I.C.E.P.A.K. has taken all of these into consideration.