[Paddlewise] Safety Equipment (was Mutual Assistance

From: Grant A. Thompson <gathompson_at_bc.sympatico.ca>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:02:48 -0800
In a previous post Richard wrote:


Most of us can start a fire, prepare a hot drink, offer a warm dry sweater, and fire a flare and or a smoke bomb, from equipment we keep readily at hand, often in our PFDs.  Most of us know a modicum of first aid and carry full first aid kits, often with crucial prescription pharmaceuticals.   And our small radios may become the only operable equipment.


As a new paddler can you more seasoned folks supply suggestions of safety/emergency equipment you carry ?  What do you carry during a 2 hour trip vs. a 5 day trip.  How about winter vs. summer necessities.  What do you consider essential vs. "nice to have".

Thanks in advance.  Grant

Grant A. Thompson 
Summerland, BC



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