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Aviation Survival Kit Review
Intertech Aviation Services
Type B Res-Q-Pak


Intertech Aviation Services "Type B Res-Q-Pak" Two Person Survival Kit
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Explanation of Survival Equipment and Supplies Ratings

Explanation of Survival Equipment and Supplies Ratings

In most cases the reason for the rating given a particular item will be obvious based on our normal evaluation criteria which can be found by clicking on the Group Heading link and reading the relevant text regarding that item. In cases where a low rating is not obvious, for example, if an otherwise good product is damaged due to poor packing, the reason will be given in the listing. Explanation for the overall rating of both quality and value for the Survival Kit will be found in the Conclusion which follows the kit contents listing.

Excellent (superior quality and/or performance)
Good (decent, reliable quality and/or competent performance)
Adequate (just sufficient or satisfactory quality and/or performance)
Mediocre (substandard or questionable quality and/or performance)
Poor (inferior quality and/or unreliable performance)
Very Bad (shoddy or seriously deficient quality and/or performance, unacceptable)

Intertech Aviation Services "Type B Res-Q-Pak"
Intertech Aviation Services Type B Res-Q-Pak
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Contents of Intertech Aviation Services
"Type B Res-Q-Pak" Two Person Survival Kit
(NOTE: Some items and quantities have been changed from those in the photo and are noted below)
Qty.Survival Equipment & SuppliesRating
SIGNALING GROUP
2
Signal Mirror, 3 x 4 inches, Acrylic w/ hole drilled in center
Mediocre
1
Police Whistle, plastic
Adequate
1
Orion 12 GA Marine Flare Gun
Very Bad
3
Orion 12 GA Red Marine Meteor Flares
Very Bad
1
Orion 12 GA White Marine Practice Flare
Very Bad
2
Skyblazer Smoke Signal (item and qty. change from photo)
Adequate
1
Strobe Light (requires 2 C-cell batteries not included)
Adequate
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
1
Fixed Blade Knife, 4 inch thin Drop Point Blade, imported - Pakistan
Mediocre
1
Wire Survival Saw
Mediocre
50
Safety Matches, small, non-waterproof
(split between 2 - 35mm film canisters)
Very Bad
12
strips Wax Paper, 1 1/2 x 2 inch
(split between 2 - 35mm film canisters)
Mediocre
4
Cotton Balls (split between 2 - 35mm film canisters)
Mediocre
2
Tea Candles
Mediocre
12
Hexamine Tabs (2 tubes - 6 ea)
Good
1
Wing Stove
Adequate
2
Cyalume Chemical Light Sticks, 12 hr., orange
Excellent
1
Dry Compass
Poor
1
Fishing Kit (line, plastic float, weight, hook)
Mediocre
SHELTER & PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP
1
Plastic Orange Tube Tent
Adequate
2
Space Emergency Blankets
Good
1
Mil-spec 71% DEET Insect Repellant, 2 oz.
Good
MEDICAL GROUP
4
First Aid Kit
Very Bad
Includes the following:
1
Gauze Pad, 2 x 2 inches
Good
5
Adhesive Bandage Strips, 1 x 3
Adequate
1
Adhesive tape, 1/2 in. x 5 yds.
Adequate
2
Benzalkonium Chloride Wipes
Good
1
Providone Iodine Prep Pad
Good
1
Alcohol Prep Pad
Good
1
Lubricating Jelly Package, water soluble, 3 gr.
Mediocre
2
Bacitracin Zinc Ointment, 1/32 oz.
Adequate
1
Povidone Iodine Ointment, 1/32 oz.
Adequate
1
"Sweet Bouquet" Soap Bar, travel size
Poor
1
Instruction Sheet - "Essentials of First Aid"
Mediocre
25
Non-sterile Bandage Material, 4in. x 5 ft.
Poor
WATER & FOOD GROUP
1
Borden "None Such" Condensed Mincemeat (900 calories)
Mediocre
3
Nature Valley Reduced Fat Granola Bars (200 calorie each package)
Poor
25
Potable Aqua tabs (wrapped in unsealed plastic film inside a 35mm film canister)
Very Bad
1
G.I. Style Canteen, 1 qt., fill line marked
Good
1
Sierra Cup
Good
1
Instant Oatmeal packages
Mediocre
2
Lipton Chicken Vegetable Cup-A-Soup
Good
1
Lipton Chicken Supreme Cup-A-Soup
Good
1
MBT Instant Chicken Flavored Broth packet
Good
2
Hot Cocoa Mix
Good
MISCELLANEOUS & MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
1
20 ft. Nylon Braided Line, hollow core
Adequate
2
Aluminum Foil, 12 x 20 inches
Adequate
2
Plastic Garbage Bags, green
Adequate
1
Ivory Soap, travel bar
Poor
1
Article Reprint - "Colorado State - Hunter Safety - Survival Manual"
Mediocre
1
Instruction Sheet - "Instructions For Use"
Mediocre
1
Sheet - "Contents and Equipment Roster"
Mediocre
1
FAA Article Reprint - "Survival In the Snow / In the Sun"
Mediocre
1
Lightweight Nylon Backpack, red and yellow
Adequate


Specs & Ratings
Intertech Aviation Services
Type B Res-Q-Pak

Weight: 8 lbs. (3.6 kg)
Size: 11 x 11 x 7 in. (27.94 x 27.94 x 17.78 cm)
Price: $283
Manufacturer: Intertech Aviation Services

Conclusions

Intertech Aviation Service's ill-advised repackaging of the Potable Aqua tablets is unacceptable in our opinion. In a few cases, the knife and Potable Aqua being most notable, the item pictured in their promotional literature for the Res-Q-Pak is superior to the product actually included in the kit, a serious deception, from our perspective. We rate this kit as "poor" and cannot recommend it. In addition, in our view, this kit is grossly overpriced for the generally substandard quality of the majority of items in the kit.

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