Kids overnight survival kit

[Randle]

I have grandkids from 12 -21 that hunt and this year for Christmas I am giving them a get thru the night kit.
1. Candle in a tin about the size of a chew can
2. Space blanket
3. stainless steel mug
4.pealess plastic whistle scare the boogerman away or to signal.
5.lighter,storm matches, quickfire
6. 1AA battery pen light
7.Small chem light
8. small bundle of 220 cord
They all fit in the cup in a qt ziplock bag.
Thinking the candle under the E blanket would give them the heat needed to make it thru a cold night.
Candle for light.
Cem light for a buzzsaw signal
Sit with Back to the tree in a tree well, make a small wedge tent to sit under the trap candle heat.
Cup so they could melt snow over the candle if water is needed to heat the body from the inside also
This would be a supplement to their hunting gear so no knife, or any of that type stuff.
Thoughts ?

 

[180ls1]

Good list.

3. Switch to titanium mug. - if its too heavy it gets left at home and does no good.
6. Switch to UL headlamp - NiteCore NU05 V2 - might as well have a headlamp/flashlight/red strobe all in one.

 

[Watcher of the Woods]

I think that's a good start! I'd suggest adding an extra battery for the light and a small SAK like the camper or hiker (1 is none and 2 is 1). Depending on your area and how cold it gets an SOL bivy bag may be a better option than a Heet Sheet. They tend to be a bit more durable in my experience. Water purification tabs and a collapsable water container may also be helpful. The biggest thing with whatever you get them is showing them how to use it.

 

[Louro]

Good idea. Number one priority should be to know how to use the equipment. Knowledge of survival.

 

[Randle]

Yep I have been teaching them as we hunt.
and I m going to teach them to use this stuff.
I have a friend that spent the night in a drumliner crouched using his lighter to stay warm you need to be resourceful.
That nitecore light looks useful.
The cup isnt really heavy and was $3.
Thanks for the replys