Survivor Industries "CA-20 Canadian/Alaskan Air Unit" Survival Kit | ||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Police Whistle, plastic, small w/ lanyard | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Road Flares | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Camping Mirror, thin stainless steel | ||||||||||||||||||||||
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Hollow Handle Knife, 6
inch clip point blade bolted to plastic hollow handle w/ sharpening stone in vinyl fabric sheath |
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Hatchet, all steel, dull edge w/ cloth sheath | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Coghlin's "Waterproof" Safety Matches (2 boxes, 45 each) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
G.I . Plastic Match Case (Empty) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Coghlin's "Firesticks", compressed impregnated wood | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Candles, 3/4 x 4 inches | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Flashlight, 2 D-cell, Non-waterproof, Ray-O-Vac brand | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Alkaline D-cell Batteries | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Screwdriver, common, medium tip | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Locking Pliers, imported - China | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thompson Snares, 1 ea. small and large | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Compass, basplate style w/ magnifier (large bubble in compass) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fishing Kit (winder w/ line, plastic float, weight, huge hook and 3 flys) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gill Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||
SHELTER & PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Space Emergency Blankets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Chemical Handwarmer Packs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mosquito Head Nets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
G.I. Insect Repellant, 71% DEET | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Work Gloves, split leather face, cotton backs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dust Masks, disposable | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MEDICAL GROUP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gauze Pads, 3 x 3 inches | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adhesive Bandage Strips, 3/4 x 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adhesive Tape, 1/2 inch | ||||||||||||||||||||||
"Conform" Gauze Bandage, 2 inch | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Elastic Bandage, 2 inch | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Feminine Hygiene Pad | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Benzalkonium Chloride Wipes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Alcohol Prep Pads | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mouthwash, 4 fl. oz. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tongue Depressors | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Bandage Scissors, small, imported - Taiwan | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tweezers, pointed tips | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Bismuth Tabs (Bismuth Subsalicate 262 mg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Aspirin Tabs, 5 gr. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cold Pack, instant | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dent's Toothache Drops (benzocaine) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
First Aid Cream, 7/8 oz. tube (lidocaine 0.5%, phenol 0.5%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cardboard Splint | ||||||||||||||||||||||
WATER & FOOD GROUP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mainstay Survival Rations (3600 Kcal each) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mainstay Water Packs, 4.06 oz. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Potable Aqua | ||||||||||||||||||||||
G.I. Style Canteen, 1 qt. (no fill line) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MISCELLANEOUS & MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 ft. Poly Rope, 1/4 inch (ends not sealed) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Packages Facial Tissues, pocket size | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Duct Tape, 2 in. x 10 yds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Bio-Hazard Bags, red, small | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Garbage Bags, 30 gal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pencil (golf) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Paper Pad, 3 x 5 inches | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pack Playing Cards | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Manual - "The Wallace Guidebook for Emergency Care and Survival" | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Nylon Duffel, silver and orange |
Weight: | 32 lbs. (14.5 kg) |
Size: | 19 x 11 x 9 in. (48.26 x 27.94 x 22.86 cm) |
Price: | $350 (estimated retail) |
Manufacturer: | Survivor Industries |
Survivor Industries' kit has some critical deficiencies and while the equipment list looks good for the most part, much of it is of poor quality. We rate the kit as "adequate." Lack of any shelter is a serious ommision. Also, little attempt is made to keep weight down. This is not as big a problem in their kits for home and business, where equipment needs are less demanding than aviation and weight isn't a concern. Admittedly, the weight problem is exacerbated because of the extra food for the Canadian/Alaskan requirements, but that is only part of it.
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