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Trip Essentials Download .pdf version of Trip Plan

  1. Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
  2. Fire making kit – waterproof matches/lighter, fire starter/candle
  3. Signalling device – whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
  4. Extra food and water – 1 litre/person
  5. Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
  6. Navigational/Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, cellular phone, hand held radio) and know how to use them
  7. First Aid Kit and know how to use it
  8. Emergency shelter – orange tarp or large orange garbage bag.  These can also be used as signalling devices
  9. Pocket knife
  10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)

 

     
 

 

 

 

 

Are YOU prepared and equipped 
to spend the night outdoors if you get lost?

REMEMBER: 
unexpected delays, bad weather or injuries can turn any outing into an extended crisis.

 

Trip Essentials Download .pdf version of Trip Plan

  1. Flashlight, spare batteries and bulb
  2. Fire making kit – waterproof matches/lighter, fire starter/candle
  3. Signalling device – whistle or mirror to signal searchers if you become lost
  4. Extra food and water – 1 litre/person
  5. Extra clothing (rain, wind, water protection and toque)
  6. Navigational/Communication Aids (maps, compass, GPS, charts, cellular phone, hand held radio) and know how to use them
  7. First Aid Kit and know how to use it
  8. Emergency shelter – orange tarp or large orange garbage bag.  These can also be used as signalling devices
  9. Pocket knife
  10. Sun protection (glasses, sunscreen, hat)

 

     
 

 

 

 

 

Are YOU prepared and equipped 
to spend the night outdoors if you get lost?

REMEMBER: 
unexpected delays, bad weather or injuries can turn any outing into an extended crisis.

 
  
  
 

© 2007 - 2011 Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) // Association canadienne des volontaires en recherche et sauvetage (ACVRS)

© 2007 - 2011 Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) // Association canadienne des volontaires en recherche et sauvetage (ACVRS)