Emergency equipment

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You may be able to prevent cold exposure by having emergency equipment with you if you do outdoor sports or activities. Your equipment may include:

2 or 3 fire-starting kits and a cigarette lighter.
A pocketknife.
A wire saw, to cut large pieces of wood for an emergency fire.
A space blanket, to be used as a windbreaker and heat reflector.
Large plastic leaf bags, to wrap around you and over your backpack for quick rain and wind protection.
Low-temperature electrician's tape, for general repairs to space blankets, clothing, tents, or boots.
An Ensolite pad, to sit or sleep on.
A headlamp, to allow you to use both of your hands. Remember extra bulbs and batteries.
A map and compass.
Extra clothing, drinking water, and food.
Sunglasses and sunscreen.
Snow shovel on trips where snow is expected.
Signaling equipment, such as a whistle, mirror, flares, or a parachute cloth to float in the air.
A first aid kit.
A thermometer.
Chemical hot packs.

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Author	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated	July 5, 2007

Last updated:	July 05, 2007
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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