Doug, you realize, of course, you have established the benchmark against which all of our similiar sized survival kits will be measured.
(Nobody ever said quality was cheap.)

'There is nothing so frightening as ignorance in action."

Nice kit. $2450. Ouch.

What is the blue rolled up thingy in the picture? Foam pad? But I didn't see it mentioned in the text.

In the list of contents, Doug lists a closed cell foam sleeping pad then lists a strap with buckle.

Perhaps you missed this:

"When the pack is outfitted with the standard components, there is some extra room to add personal gear and to accommodate some of the options we expect some customers to select. The unused space is filled with ultralight 3/8-inch closed cell insulating foam that a survivor can use to insulate themselves from the cold ground; no sense wasting space. The pair of 24-inch long cinch straps that secure this foam roll can be used for shelter building or other survival purposes. If the customer prefers, they can dispense with the foam and save 3.1 ounces. The foam can be cut shorter with a utility knife or household scissors to fit a smaller space if the customer adds personal gear."

Reading is fundamental. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Thanks. I thought that was what it was.

I searched this site today....no mention of the Challenger anywhere...do you have a link?

Just checked, and it looks like they are sold out...
I must have got my order in just under the wire!!!

I was surprised that the mini waterproof survival guide used in the Doug Ritter Aviation Survival Pak ( The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Survival ) is not reviewed on the ETS website's publications section...

(It's a nice little basic guide!)

They are the best aviation survival kits i've seen so far.
Nice the way that you described all it's contents, it's very interesting.
I'm trying to make one myself.(and for myself)
BTW: Could you publish the packing scematics of the kits,it would be a great help. <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

But is the price really just for assembling the kit and it's components, or are their other expences like marketing?
It's a good think that a part of the profits go to the ETS foundation.
And when is the Aviation Survival Vest ready?