Free Survival Kit Items

Okay guys and gals ?I have an offer you can not refuse? <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Here is the deal, I will send free (I will even pay the shipping <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />), to the first 10 respondents (just add your name here to the bottom of the posting, so everyone will know when to stop) ? I will have you PM me later with your addresses) the start of a basic survival kit.

Here are the conditions:
- For now, I will only send to the Continental US. <img src="/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
- The ?kit? is only for a child/youth. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
(I would like to encourage the request for a ?kit? to come from a parent/Scout Leader/friend who might not be able to afford to put something together for their kid, a Scout or some neighborhood kid or friend. This is not a hard fast condition. I will let you be the judge.)
- You, the adult will not pilfer/remove for your personal use any item in the kit (even if it better then what you have in your kit). <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> There are two exceptions to this condition ? see *
- You, the adult must work/instruct the child/youth on how to use the contents.
- The ?kit? can be for your child, a Scout or some neighborhood kid or friend. <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
- Only one kit per request (I want to try and allow as many individuals to get in on this offer).
- Doug, while giving his blessing to this idea, is in no way responsible for any failure of any item I send. I will not ask anyone to sign any waiver and will rely upon common sense to guide you. <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I have no hidden agenda, other then to foster a working relationship between members of this forum and kids/youth, who might benefit from such interaction. This is totally on the honor system. Hopefully, those who receive the kits can report back on the success/failures they have with the children/youth. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

The contents may vary (depending upon what I can find), but will try and include at least: a small led flashlight, whistle, Kevlar thread, 10? of paracord, some small plastic vials, one of the PSK instruction sheets on waterproof paper, compass, survival blanket, etc.

*I will include some fire making items and a small knife separately. I will leave it to you, the adults, to appropriately supervise the use of these items. If the child/youth is too young, not your child or if you have any hesitation in introducing these items, they are the only ones which you as the adult may keep for yourself. If you decide to allow the child/youth to use these items (fire making items and a small knife), they can never be brought to school. <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Pete

Very thoughtful and gracious of you, Pete. May you receive many blessings in return. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Harley

P.S. I'm not adding my name to the list....just wanted to comment on an extremely kind act.

Kindest thing I read in ages! Well done to you! You're leading by example. Now we follow.

Ditto!

Pete,

Awesome! Last night we picked up a new scout who hails from a financially disadvantaged family. I would normally take care of helping him build up a kit, but if you don't get swamped with requests, I may take you up on your generous offer on his behalf.

I made a PSK cheat sheet for Altoids Tin size use a while back. If you would like a copy of it, PM me and I'll forward the PDF to you - er, now that I think about it, it might be a Word file... needs to be printed both sides. I use 100# card stock and a laser printer. I treated some with MapSeal but don't feel it's worth the trouble. Willie Vann's PSK cheat sheet and mine have some overlap (go figure), but they are different.

Kudos!

Tom

Pete,

What a super idea Pete. You are demonstrating the care and concern that this community has and the outreach it can do. Good for you.

I would be willing to donate items for this more than worthy cause. If there is anything specific you need for these kits please post it or PM me.

Pete,
I can not thank you enough for the kit you put together. The package came on Saturday, and I told my son, that it was for him. He asked who sent it. I told him a complete stranger that wanted to help encourage him to be ready for an emergency. He pulled everything out and we talked about each item and what it could be used for. You put too many items into this kit. Really, you packed it full of items.
We are now going to look for the perfect pouch to carry this, except for the knife, in his school backpack.
BTW, he got to use the kit the very next day! We had a pretty good windstorm in the Seattle area, which knocked the power out. Guess who had his mini light to use all evening <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Many thanks, and Merry Christmas!
Travis

<img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I am glad he ejoyed the kit and the two of you had the chance to share some time together. That is what it is about.

Pete

Pete,

Your package arrived today and I am stunned by your generosity. Tomorrow evening is our regular weekly Troop meeting - one thing the boys have a "due-out" to me on is to report that they have inspected family vehicles & contents for winter preparedness. Very timely arrival in more ways than one. Thank you, and bless you for your selfless gift to the boys. (Yes, I have another new "candidate" since last we talked - a boy whose father recently passed away.)

Folks, Pete did a wonderful job. Three cheers for Paramedic_Pete!

Thanks.

Tom

Pete,

I wanted to let you know that two boys from our troop will have your kits in their day packs this weekend on their first adventure with winter hiking up in New Hampshire. A few of us are going to do a couple day hikes in the White Mountain National Forest, and your kits will be making the trip, just in case...

I have tried to explain that although we plan on day hikes, you always have to be ready in case you need to spend a night out. Obviously they are bringing water, food, clothing, etc in addition to the survival kits, but, they form a nice set of essentials to start with, and I just wanted to let you know that they are very much appreciated. Thanks again!

<img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for the update. I hope you have a great time and the boys have the chance to learn some new things. Pete

Hello paramedic-pete. My name is David and I am a S davidsaxplayer@hotmail.com tar scout with Troop 346 of Slidell, louisiana. I would like to have one of your survival kits please, if they haven't all been given away. I love learning about survival. I took the Wilderness Survival merit badge, the Emergency Prepardeness merit badge, and the First Aid and Camping merit badges, so I can know as much about survival, first aid and camping as possible. Please conmtact me. Thank you, David Ambrogio.

I am also interested in learning about survival gear and what to put 9in a survival pack and how to use it. I want to learn as much about survival as possible and I think this website will teach a whole lot.

Pete, I thought you'd appreciate this... a couple of items from your "kit" repaired a snow shoe this weekend. One of the boys broke the latch on the strap that goes over the top of your boot and holds it to the snow shoe binding. We used it as a learning experience. We told them to see what they had to fix it. A combination of a couple zip ties, and the lanyard from the small compass in your kit, did the trick!

COOL <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Pete