Posted by: bacpacjac
ETS Kid's Survival Section Shout-out - 09/09/16 01:13 PM
Hey gang!
I'm setting up a couple of little just in case adventure backpack kits for my three almost four year old daughter and her BFF, who's almost three. I thought I'd give a heartfelt shout-out to the ETS "Survival for Kids" section. It's been a while since I've put together one of these little kits, so the first place I went for a refresher was here. If you've got kids to equip and prepare, this site rocks!!
Be sure to check it out here: http://www.equipped.org/kidsrvl.htm
FWIW, my girls are starting with little backpacks, laminated ID cards, small Nalgene water bottle with sippy cup lids, a little pack of snacks, brightly coloured sun hats and rain jackets as well as a stuffy for each of them. We've been practicing "Hug a Tree" for a few months, so they also have whistles on break-free lanyards.
They're too young and small for much more, other than perhaps flashlights. I debated adding bandaids too but they know how to use them, but they love them so they'd be more of a toy than a FAK item.
I'm setting up a couple of little just in case adventure backpack kits for my three almost four year old daughter and her BFF, who's almost three. I thought I'd give a heartfelt shout-out to the ETS "Survival for Kids" section. It's been a while since I've put together one of these little kits, so the first place I went for a refresher was here. If you've got kids to equip and prepare, this site rocks!!
Be sure to check it out here: http://www.equipped.org/kidsrvl.htm
FWIW, my girls are starting with little backpacks, laminated ID cards, small Nalgene water bottle with sippy cup lids, a little pack of snacks, brightly coloured sun hats and rain jackets as well as a stuffy for each of them. We've been practicing "Hug a Tree" for a few months, so they also have whistles on break-free lanyards.
They're too young and small for much more, other than perhaps flashlights. I debated adding bandaids too but they know how to use them, but they love them so they'd be more of a toy than a FAK item.