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| JFA Flight Products Two Person Survival Kit | ||
| Photo of Kit | Contents List | Specs & Ratings |
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Image Map Photo of Kit with Linked Contents
List (requires a frames capable browser) | ||
| Explanation of Survival Equipment and Supplies Ratings | ||
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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)
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| Qty. | Survival Equipment & Supplies | Rating |
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| SIGNALING GROUP | ||
| Safesport mil-spec style
Signal Mirror, glass, 2 x 3 inches (qty. change from photo) |
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| Police Whistles,
plastic (qty. change from photo) |
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| EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP | ||
| Folding Knife, 3 inch Locking Drop Point Blade | ||
| 12 in 1 Tool (Leatherman knock-off) | ||
| Folding Saw, 6 inch Locking Blade | ||
| BCB NATO Wind/Waterproof Matches (one vial) | ||
| BCB Flint &
Steel Fire Starter (magnesium and flint fire starter in photo has been deleted) |
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| Cotton Balls infused w/ Petroleum Jelly | ||
| Mil-spec Trioxane compressed fuel bars, 15 gram (not pictured) | ||
| Candle, Nuwick 44 hr. | ||
| Candle, 5" utility | ||
| Garrity 2AA Flashlight, krypton bulb, alkaline batteries, waterproof | ||
| Cyalume Chemical
Light Sticks, 12 hr., green (qty. change from photo) |
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| Compass | ||
| Mil-spec Fishing Kit (1 spring set, hook, line & bait) | ||
| Brass Snare Wire (inadequate qty) | ||
| SHELTER & PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP | ||
| Plastic Orange Tube Tent | ||
| Space Emergency Bags | ||
| Ponchos, vinyl, orange | ||
| Balaclavas, knit acrylic, orange | ||
| Chemical Hand Warmers (4 pair) | ||
| Chemical Warm Packs | ||
| Cutter Insect Stick, 28.5% Deet (item change from photo) | ||
| MEDICAL GROUP | ||
| Gauze Sponges, 4 x 4 in. (2 pkg of 2) | ||
| Gauze Pads, 3 x 3 in. | ||
| Trauma Dressings, 5 x 9 in. | ||
| Gauze Bandage, 3 in. | ||
| Adhesive Tape, 1 in. x 10 yds. | ||
| Adhesive Bandage Strips, 1 x 3 | ||
| Adhesive Pads, large | ||
| Latex gloves | ||
| Scissors, folding | ||
| Burn gel, 1/8 oz. | ||
| Butterfly Closures | ||
| Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 2 gm. packets | ||
| Acetaminophen (12 packets of 2 tablets each)(analgesic) | ||
| Secta Sooth Sting Relief swabs | ||
| Safety Pins | ||
| WATER & FOOD GROUP | ||
| Mainstay Rations, 2400 Kcal | ||
| Mainstay Water packs, 4.225 fl. oz. | ||
| Potable Aqua, 50 tabs | ||
| Two Gallon Folding Water Bag | ||
| Mil-spec Canteen Cup,
16 oz. (item change from photo) |
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| Broth Packets | ||
| Hard Candy, assorted. | ||
| Chewing Gum (5 sticks ea.) | ||
| Coffee Packets | ||
| Creamer Packets | ||
| Sugar Packets | ||
| MISCELLANEOUS & MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP | ||
| Mil-spec Parachute Cord, 550 test, 50 ft. | ||
| Toilet Tissue | ||
| Aluminum Foil, 3 sq. ft. | ||
| Roll Surveyor's Tape, orange | ||
| Plastic Garbage Bags, 39 gallon | ||
| Sewing Kit | ||
| Manual - "Survival Sense for Pilots & Passengers" | ||
| List - "Survival Uses of Aircraft Parts" | ||
| Cordura Bag, orange, custom made | ||
| Weight: | 14.7 lbs. (6.7 kg) |
| Size: | 13 x 10 x 8 in. (33.02 x 25.4 x 20.32 cm) |
| Price: | $299 |
| Manufacturer: | JFA Flight Products |
[NOTE: JFA Flight Products has gone out of business] For someone with a moderately tight budget who doesn't want to assemble their own and is willing to accept a few, not so inconsequential compromises for the sake of their bank account, the JFA Two Person Survival Kit is a reasonable choice of the five reviewed. We give it a "somewhat better than Adequate" rating. The extra cold weather gear might make it more appealing to those who fly where this gear would be an advantage.
While it has a few critical deficiencies, overall it has an excellent selection of gear, generally acceptable to better quality except as noted, offers a reasonable level of security and delivers reasonable value. Simply replacing the inadequate knife with something better would help a lot, and push it up into the "good" category, but that would push it well over the $300 barrier.
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