Hints on Safety

(From NZ Mountain Safety Council “Going Bush” and “Survival” pamphlets)

Survival kit: Important items to help in a survival situation.

  • Lighter/candles/matches
  • Survival blanket or emergency shelter
  • Fishhooks and line
  • Bandage and plasters
  • Compass and map
  • Cord
  • Plastic bags
  • Aluminium foil
  • Solid fuel primer (firelighters) or rubber inner tube
  • Pad and pencil
  • Whistle
  • Knife

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND RATION YOUR FOOD

While it is not desirable to go without food, you can survive for days without it, so long as you stay warm, rest and drink plenty of water.

Useful Websites

www.fmc.org.nz – Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ
www.nzlsar.org.nz – NZ Land Search and Rescue
www.nzoia.org.nz – NZ Outdoor Instructors’ Association
www.nzsar.org.nz – NZ Search and Rescue Council
www.watersafety.org.nz – Water Safety NZ

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