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Aviation Survival Kit Review
Survivor Industries
CA-20 Canadian/Alaskan Air Unit


Survivor Industries "CA-20 Canadian/Alaskan Air Unit" 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)

Survivor Industries "CA-20 Canadian/Alaskan Air Unit" Survival Kit
Survivor Industries CA-20 Canadian/Alaskan Air Unit
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Contents of Survivor Industries
"CA-20 Canadian/Alaskan Air Unit"
Two Person Survival Kit
Qty.Survival Equipment & SuppliesRating
SIGNALING GROUP
1
Police Whistle, plastic, small w/ lanyard
Adequate
3
Road Flares
Poor
1
Camping Mirror, thin stainless steel
Mediocre
EMERGENCY DEVICES GROUP
1
Hollow Handle Knife, 6 inch clip point blade bolted to plastic hollow handle
w/ sharpening stone in vinyl fabric sheath
Poor
Includes the following: (Click for photo)
1
Ball Compass in screw on cap (misaligned)
Very Bad
1
Wire Survival Saw
Mediocre
6
Safety Matches w/ striker strip
Mediocre
5
Fish Hooks, small
Good
3
Split Shot Fishing Weights
Good
2
Sewing Needles
Good
5 ft.
Monofiliment Fishing Line
Adequate
1
Hatchet, all steel, dull edge w/ cloth sheath
Mediocre
90
Coghlin's "Waterproof" Safety Matches (2 boxes, 45 each)
Adequate
1
G.I . Plastic Match Case (Empty)
Good
12
Coghlin's "Firesticks", compressed impregnated wood
Good
12
Candles, 3/4 x 4 inches
Adequate
1
Flashlight, 2 D-cell, Non-waterproof, Ray-O-Vac brand
Poor
2
Alkaline D-cell Batteries
Good
1
Screwdriver, common, medium tip
Adequate
1
Locking Pliers, imported - China
Adequate
2
Thompson Snares, 1 ea. small and large
Good
1
Compass, basplate style w/ magnifier (large bubble in compass)
Poor
1
Fishing Kit (winder w/ line, plastic float, weight, huge hook and 3 flys)
Mediocre
1
Gill Net
Excellent
SHELTER & PERSONAL PROTECTION GROUP
2
Space Emergency Blankets
Good
6
Chemical Handwarmer Packs
Good
2
Mosquito Head Nets
Good
2
G.I. Insect Repellant, 71% DEET
Good
2 pr.
Work Gloves, split leather face, cotton backs
Good
2
Dust Masks, disposable
Adequate
MEDICAL GROUP
4
Gauze Pads, 3 x 3 inches
Excellent
10
Adhesive Bandage Strips, 3/4 x 3
Good
1
Adhesive Tape, 1/2 inch
Good
1
"Conform" Gauze Bandage, 2 inch
Good
1
Elastic Bandage, 2 inch
Good
3
Feminine Hygiene Pad
Excellent
10
Benzalkonium Chloride Wipes
Good
24
Alcohol Prep Pads
Adequate
1
Mouthwash, 4 fl. oz.
Adequate
2
Tongue Depressors
Excellent
1
Bandage Scissors, small, imported - Taiwan
Adequate
1
Tweezers, pointed tips
Adequate
48
Bismuth Tabs (Bismuth Subsalicate 262 mg)
Good
100
Aspirin Tabs, 5 gr.
Good
1
Cold Pack, instant
Mediocre
1
Dent's Toothache Drops (benzocaine)
Adequate
1
First Aid Cream, 7/8 oz. tube (lidocaine 0.5%, phenol 0.5%)
Adequate
1
Cardboard Splint
Mediocre
WATER & FOOD GROUP
10
Mainstay Survival Rations (3600 Kcal each)
Excellent
6
Mainstay Water Packs, 4.06 oz.
Excellent
50
Potable Aqua
Good
1
G.I. Style Canteen, 1 qt. (no fill line)
Adequate
MISCELLANEOUS & MULTI-PURPOSE GROUP
1
50 ft. Poly Rope, 1/4 inch (ends not sealed)
Good
6
Packages Facial Tissues, pocket size
Good
1
Duct Tape, 2 in. x 10 yds.
Excellent
6
Bio-Hazard Bags, red, small
Good
6
Garbage Bags, 30 gal.
Good
1
Pencil (golf)
Good
1
Paper Pad, 3 x 5 inches
Mediocre
1
Pack Playing Cards
Excellent
1
Manual - "The Wallace Guidebook for Emergency Care and Survival"
Adequate
1
Nylon Duffel, silver and orange
Good


Specs & Ratings
Survivor Industries
CA-20 Canadian/Alaskan Air Unit

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

Conclusions

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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