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The Basic First Aid Kit / Prescription Kit

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Basic Vehicle Recovery & Spares Kit
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CONTAINER / BOX 1 - VEHICLE RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

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CONTAINER / BOX 2 - SPARES, ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE 

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TOOLKIT

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Basic Navigation & Signal Kit

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CONTAINER / BOX 3 - NAVIGATION & SIGNAL

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PERSONAL KIT - CONTAINER / BOX

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REGULARLY USED ITEMS

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BASIC CANTEEN BOX

The Basic First Aid Kit / Prescription Kit

The full kit in the 'Grabber Bag' with DSAR logo is available from DSAR. 

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

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1 'Grabber Bag' with Shoulder Strap and DSAR Logo (Available from DSAR)  
1 Antiseptic Cream  
1 Antiseptic Liquid  
10 Antiseptic Wipes  
2 Bandages, 25mm  
4 Bandages, 50mm  
2 Bandages, 75mm  
2 Bandages, 100mm  
1 Bandages, Elastic Adhesive 25mm x 3m  
2 Bandages, Triangular  
4 Burndressing / Jelonet 10x10 / 10x40  
1 Collar, Cervical, Medium  
50g Cotton Wool  
4 CPR Mouthpiece  
2 Dressing, First Aid No. 2  
2 Dressing, First Aid No. 3  
2 Dressing, First Aid No. 5  
4 Dressing, Wound, 100x200  
20 Eye Drops, 'Refresh'  
1 Eye Wash Bottle  
1 Forceps, Metal  
5 Gloves, Disposable Latex (pairs)  
2 Ice Packs, Instant  
20 Pain Tablets  
1 Paper Tape, 25mm x 3m  
50 Plaster Strips  
2 Rescue / Emergency Blankets, Adult  
12 Safety Pins  
1 Scissors, Stainless Steel, 19cm  
5 Swabs, Alcohol   
100 Swabs, Gauze 50x50  
4 Swabs, Sterile 75x75  
2 Splints, Straight  
1 Sun Blockout, 30+  
1 Thermometer, Sub Zero Oral  
1 Water for Irrigation  
Add Personal Medication / Prescription Items:
     
     
     
     
     

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Basic Vehicle Recovery & Spares Kit

CONTAINER / BOX 1 - VEHICLE RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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AXE / PANGA - Securely stored behind back seat.  
CLOTHS - For wiping hand and items clean.  
GLOVES - Essential item, can be carried in the cab.  
JACK BASE PLATE - Preferably a tailored fitting steel plate or 25mm marine ply.  
JACK, HI-LIFT / JUMBO - Jacking, winching & tyre changing operations. To be securly stored in accessible position.  
ROPE, TOW - 10m Rope for basic vehicle towing.  
SHACKLES - "D" And "U" type rated shackles of various sizes.  
SNATCH STRAP - Rated to over vehicle's packed mass.  
SPADE - For digging out vehicle or latrine work. Securely stowed.   
TIE DOWN, RACHET - 2 Ton Plus - Essential for holding down broken or loose items.  
TYRE REPAIR KIT - To repair tubed or tubless tyres.  
 

IF YOU HAVE A WINCH, ADD THESE TO THE ABOVE BOX:

BARK PROTECTOR - Rated strap for whinching.  
CHAIN LENGTH - 500 mm for where the shackles do not fit.  
SNATCH BLOCK(S) - For double / triple line or angle pulls.  

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CONTAINER / BOX 2 - SPARES, ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE 

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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BRAKE FLUID - 500 ml  
CABLES, JUMPER - Minumum 30mm2 thickness cable.  
CONDESOR - Not needed for electronic / computerised ignitions.  
CONECTOR BLOCKS  
FANBELT  
FUSES - All the types used in your vehicle and radios.  
FUSEWIRE - Various amperages  
GASKET SEALER  
GLOBES, VARIOUS - From headlights to tail lights.  
HANDCLEANER  
HT LEADS - Replacements  
LAMP, 12v HAND HELD  
OIL - 500ml Can  
OIL FILTER, Spare - In case of ruptured unit and loss of oil.  
PIPE CLAMPS, various.  
POINTS - Not needed for electronic / computorised ignitions.  
SILICON, HIGH TEMP  
SPARK PLUGS  
TAPE, DUCT   
TAPE, INSULATION   
VALVE CAPS, METAL - with "O Rings"  
WIRE, ELECRTICAL, Repair & short circuiting of equip.  

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TOOLKIT

This Toolkit should be kept in the same place as the original kit supplied by the manufacturer. Add these various items to this kit:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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PLIERS, STUBNOSE - For binding wire  
PLIERS, WATERPUMP   
SCREWDRIVERS, FLAT  
SCREWDRIVERS, PHILLIPS  
SPANNERS, ASSORTED - Carry only those needed on your vehicle.  
SPANNER, SPARKPLUG   
SPANNER, WHEEL NUT   
VICE GRIP - For clamps  

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Basic Navigation & Signal Kit

CONTAINER / BOX 3 - NAVIGATION & SIGNAL

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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ACETATE SHEET  
BOARD, MAPS  
CLAMPS / CLIPS, PAPER  
COMPASS  
DRAWING EQUIPMENT - Pens, pencil, ruler, portractor etc.  
FLARES, SMOKE / SIGNAL   
GPS RECEIVER (Optional)  
HELIOGRAPH  
MAPS, Full Set (Issued by DSAR - Stocks permitting)   
MARKERS & ERASER,  'LUMOCOLOUR' - Permanent (Fine Tip)  
TAPE, BUFF   
TAPE, MASKING   

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PERSONAL KIT - CONTAINER / BOX

( RUCKSACK PREFERABLE)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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BEANIE (Black)  
BLANKET  
BLANKET, SPACE / RESCUE  
GLOVES  
JACKET, DSAR YELLOW, ALL WEATHER (Will be available from DSAR)  
RAINGEAR *  
SLEEPING BAG  
TOILET PAPER  
UNDERWEAR, THERMAL   
WINDBREAKER *  

* Note: May be combined with DSAR Yellow All Weather Jacket.

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REGULARLY USED ITEMS

TO BE STORED IN ACCESSIBLE PLACE WITHIN THE CAB, e.g.. Cubby-hole or little cycle bag.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER - VEHICLE MOUNT  
TYRE DEFLATOR TOOL  
TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE   
TYRE PUMP  

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BASIC CANTEEN BOX

ITEM DESCRIPTION

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CLIFTON/ GAME - Powder Sachets  
CUTLERY  
FLASK, 1 LITRE - To Store Heated Water  
LIGHTER  
MATCHES  
MUGS  
NOODLES, 3 x 2 Min   
PLATE  
POT, ALUMINUIM, Round with Lid, 100 mm  
SOUP, 3 x 2 Min   
STOVE, CAMPING, Cartridge Type + Spare Cartridge   
TEA / COFFEE / SUGAR / CREMORA  
TOWELS, PAPER   
WATER PURIFIER, Milton / HTH Tablet  

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