BOYS LIFE REVIEW - MAY 2008

By Donald P.

PLAN B

When things don’t turn out quite the way you want them to save your self and your gear with these helpful tools.

1. SAVE YOURSELF

A. Adventure Medical Kit S.O.L $25 “help you and your friend”
B. Portable Aqua $9 “make your water safe”
C. Swedish Fire Steel Army Style $18 “perfect way to light a fire”
D. Chemical Light Stick $2.15 “help see your way through dark”
E. ACR Electronics MicrOFix 406 Personal Locater Beacon $650 “its not cheap but it’ll come in handy when your seriously lost”
F. Band Aid Liquid Bandage $7 “cheap, useful and waterproof”
G. Food Trail Mix and Protein Bars “keep the energy up”


2. SAVE YOUR GEAR


A. Duct tape $3 to $4 “the most use full thing to mankind”
B. Tear Aid $6 “like duct tape but lasts longer”
C. Seam Grip Field Repair Kit $7 “perfect item for plan B”
D. Dental Floss $2 to $3 “keep your gums clean and use as thread”
E. Adventure Medical Kits Backcountry Repair Kit “its first aid for your gear”