australia:survival
survival kits for camping and disasters
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- I don't sell any of these nor do I receive any remuneration if you buy them, and I have not personally reviewed all of them, they are listed here to give you perspective
- If lost, you DON'T NEED FOOD as a priority (you can last weeks without food, although after 10 days you may risk re-feeding syndrome) - you need potable water and warmth
- Most Australian plants are toxic if eaten - only eat what you KNOW is NON-TOXIC, and if you don't know then don't eat!
- in particular, AVOID wild mushrooms and toadstools as they are likely to be toxic and have very few calories - the risk is just not worth it!
- also AVOID leaves, large seeds, wild beans and peas
- potential food sources in the Australian bush (see also https://www.survival.ark.net.au/bush_tucker_survival_guide.php):
- roasted rhizomes of some plants can provide starch eg. bracken ferns
- all rushes and sedges have tubers that can be eaten raw
- taproots of wild parsnip (Trachymene incisa) are tasty and can be eaten raw or baked in campfire coals
- roasted wattle seeds (Acacia)
- nectar from blossoms of banksias or grass trees (Xanthorrhoea resinosa)
Survival kits for disasters
- as a minimum each home should have a kit consisting of:
- potable water 10L per person to provide for 3 days (if possible have 2 weeks worth)
- water filtration system
- paper and pencils
- deck of playing cards to keep you sane
- whistle
- a reasonable amount of cash in small denominations as credit cards and ATMs are not likely to be functional for sometime if there is a widespread power/internet outage
- torches/headlamps + extra batteries + omnidirectional solar-charged lantern
- battery powered or hand-crank radio + extra batteries for weather updates etc
- first aid kit mainly to keep cuts and wounds clean
- medication supply for at least 7 days plus analgesics/asthma meds/etc
- sanitation items - extra toothbrush/toilet paper/etc
- multipurpose tool
- wool blanket for bushfire survival and warmth
- space blankets
- non-perishable food to last at least 3 days (preferably 2 weeks worth)
- eg. freeze-dried with long shelf-life; canned foods;
- copies of important documents and family/friends contact information and map (consider storing in waterproof fire proof box)
- smartphone chargers
- gas cartridge stove system with pots
- advanced options
- off-grid 12V power such as:
- 12V LiFePO4 battery preferably at least 100Ah
- cables and plugs to allow cigarette lighter accessories such as USB-C ports to run your laptop briefly and normal USB ports to charge your smartphone and LED headlamps, etc
- solar panels (probably wont be useful in severe weather but may be useful for prolonged power outages of more than a few days)
- car fridge to keep your milk and meat cold until power is back on
- portable gas heater and gas cylinder
Survival kit to take hiking
- water filter kit
- ultralight tarp
- space blanket
- compass and map - see navigation management for hikers
- fire lighter
- eg. Ferro-rod and knife or a Steel and Flint Set
- warm clothes
- rain protection
- sun protection if indicated
- basic first aid kit for wound care, etc
- EPIRB radio beacon
- headlamp
- small power bank or handcrank torch/radio
- opt. multi-tool hiking pole
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- strong segmented aluminium pole (bit heavy as a trekking pole though) includes fire lighter, saw/spear/knife, saw, opt. handle, opt. magnetic compass, opt. shovel, opt. fishing pole, etc
- could also be very useful for helping to manage your camp fire
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australia/survival.txt · Last modified: 2023/08/15 12:15 by gary1