After months of working on my Disaster Survival Kit (PSK?), I've got it close to where I think it ought to be. At the risk of embarassment, etc., I am posting the list of the kit here for your collective comments and review. This PSK is intended to be comprehensive and cover any number of situations, from the desolate Southwestern United States to the urban Northeastern U.S. Items that might not be useful in one locale are, nevertheless, stored in the pack and are removeable as necessity dictates.

The PSK, contained in an OD Tactical Tailor Three Day "Assault Pack" , is as follows:

MEDICAL GROUP
(Supplemented Adventure Medical Kits, "Fundamentals" - Packed in Tactical tailor "First Responder" Bag)
No. Description (Needed if 0)
1 "Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness Medicine"
1 "Illustrated Guide to Emergencies"
1 "Ditch Medicine" by H.L. Coffee
1 "SAM" Splint
1 CPR Barrier MicroShield
1 EMT Shears
1 Non-Mercury Thermometer
1 Hyperthermia Thermometer
1 Sawyer Extractor Kit
1 Roll, Duct Tape - 10 ft.
1 Splinter Picker Forceps
3 Double Antibiotic Ointment
6 Antiseptic Towelettes
2 Tincture of Benzoin
1 20cc. Irrigation Syringe
2 Povidone Iodine Solution (1oz.)
10 Wound Closure Strips
1 Moleskin, 7"x4"
2 Spenco 2ndŽ Skin, 1.5" x 2"
1 Nonwoven Adhesive Knit Bandage 7" x 4"
8 Nitrile Examination Gloves
2 Sterile Latex Gloves
2 Antimicrobial Hand Wipes
1 Infectious Control Bag
13 4"x4", 2"x2" Sterile Dressings
3 Non-adherent Sterile Dressing (3x4)
1 Adhesive Tape 10 yards ( 1")
13 Strip & Knuckle Bandages
3 5"x9" Trauma Pads
2 Conforming Gauze Bandage (3")
16 Cotton Tipped Applicators
1 Elastic Bandage w/ VelcroŽ (3")
1 Triangular Bandage
1 Stockinette Bandage
2 Eye Pads
8 Extra Strength TylenolŽ
4 Antihistamine
8 MotrinŽ
1 Aloe Vera Gel 100%
3 Safety Pins
1 Accident Report & Pencil
2 Pill Vials
1 Bag of Sugar
1 Nonwoven Adhesive Knit Bandage 7" x 4"
1 SAT Strap (Self-applied Tourniquet)
8 Diphenhydramine, 25 mg.
6 Pseudoephedrine, 60 mg.
14 IOSAT Potassium Iodide Tablets, 130 mg.
1 500 ml, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation
20 Advil Ibuprophin Tablets, 200 mg.
4 Petrolatum Gauze, 3"x18"
1 Xerofrom Petrolatum Dressing, 5"x9"
2 Stretch Bandage, 3"x75"
1 "Coban" Self-adhesive Wrap, 3"x80"

SIGNALLING DEVICES GROUP
No. Description (Needed if 0)
2 Motorola 5820 GMRS Radios (in charger w/NiCd batts.)
1 Ultimate Survival Signal Mirror, 2"x3"
1 "Wind Storm" Emergency Whistle
0 MS2000 Emergency Stobe 1

EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
No. Description (Needed if 0)
1 Emerson Mini CQC-7
1 Sterling "Superior Sharpener"
1 Model "S" Serrated Knife Sharpener
1 Leatherman PST - Black Oxide
1 Blackhawk Nylon Case for PST/6P
1 NATO Wind/waterproof Matches (25 pk.)
1 Magnesium Fire Starter
1 Mil-spec Candle
1 Mil-spec. Survival Saw
1 Fishing Kit, Survival MIL-F-6218C (ASG) W/electrical Tape wrapping
1 Mil-spec.Gill Net
1 Mil-spec Snare
1 Mil-spec Emergency Water Bag
1 Silva Smoke Jumper Compass
1 Mil-spec Angle Flashlight 2 extra bulbs, red, blue filter.
4 Cyalume 12-hour Lightstick, Green
1 Surefire 6P Flashlight, Case, Spares, Extra Bulb.
1 "Photon" Micro Light Uses CR2016 batteries
1 Suunto "Comet" Micro Compass With thermometer.

SHELTER AND PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP
No. Description (Needed if 0)
1 Mil-spec Space Blanket
1 Mil-spec Poncho
1 Mil-spec Poncho Liner
1 Bandana, OD
1 Bandana, Orange
0 Pair Leather Gloves 1
1 Mil-spec. Insect Repellent, DEET

WATER AND FOOD GROUP
No. Description (Needed if 0)
1 Camebak "Storm" 100 oz. Capacity; in pack.
1 Vial, "Portable Aqua" Iodine Tablets (50)
3 Meals, Ready to Eat Assorted
3 Mil-spec. MRE Heaters
4 Power Bars Assorted
0 Tea Bags 4
0 Bullion Cubes 8
0 Titanium "Spork" 1
0 Lighter 1
0 Sponges 2

BATTERIES
No. Description (Needed if 0)
4 Duracell "D" Batteries
12 Duracell "AA" Batteries
4 Maxell CR2016 Lithium Cells, 3 Volt
6 Duracell 123 Lithium Cells, 3 Volt In Surefire case w/6P bulb.

MISCELLANEOUS/MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
No. Description (Needed if 0)
100 Feet, Mil-spec. "550" Cord, OD
1 Roll, Duct Tape, 100', OD
4 Cable Ties, 11"
8 Cable Ties, 8"
15 Cable Ties, 4"
2 Garbage Bags, Large
3 Ziploc Bags, Medium
4 Ziploc Bags, Small
1 Mil-spec. Sewing Kit, OD
1 Mil-spec. Towel, OD
1 Bushnell, Magnifying Lens
1 Timex Watch OD Nylon Strap
1 Collins SAS Pocket Survival Guide
1 "Rite in the Rain" Tactical Field Book Bound, 160 pp.
1 "Rite in the Rain" Tactical Bullet Pen
1 ADC "City Slicker" Map of W.D.C. Laminated
1 ADC "State Slicker" Map of Virginia Laminated
1 ADC "State Slicker" Map of MD, Delaware Laminated
1 ADC Map of DE, MD, VA, WV Paper
1 Asst. Maps of Emergency Destinations
1 Grundig "Mini World" 100 PE Radio AM, FM, SW1-6; earphones.
1 Tactical Tailor "3-Day" Assault Pack, OD Orange nylon internal fabric
1 Ultmate Survival "Hard Cache" Case All-weather, plastic case. 1 Ranger Joe's "Pro" Map Case

PERSONAL EFFECTS
No. Description (Needed if 0)
1 Set, House, Truck Keys
100 Dollars, includes roll of quarters.
1 Credit Card 0 outstanding balance.
1 Calling Card Minimum $20.
0 Passport 1
0 Birth Certificate 1
1 List of emergency contacts, phone nos.

PERSONAL SUPPLIES GROUP
No. Description (Needed if 0)
1 Roll, Toilet Paper
0 Pair, Prescription Glasses 1
2 Pair, Contact Lenses
1 Saline Solution and Case
1 Bar, Neutrogena Soap
1 Deodorant
1 Toothbrush
1 Toothpaste

Note: There are a few things one will not see on the list. Most prominent are firearms. If needed, the firearms would be a Remington 870 Police Magnum with night sights, 00 buck and slug; and a 1911 in .45 ACP (what else) with 230 gr. ball.

I seek your comments on how I can improve my kit.

atty_guy