Give the Gift of Preparedness this Christmas

If you are still looking for a gift for someone (or for yourself!), consider giving a preparedness gift. Here are a few ideas.


BSA First Aid Book

BSA First Aid Merit Badge Book ($4.49)
 
This is a great SMALL comprehensive book that will fit in your first aid kit.

It can be purchased at your local Scout Shop or online at the ScoutStuff website.


Cyalume SnapLight Industrial Grade Light Sticks (pack of 10 on Amazon for $9.35)

Light sticks are great to use when the power is out since they are safe for children.  These last much longer and provide more light than the more inexpensive versions available.  And they make great stocking stuffers!

Cyalume SnapLight

• Industrial grade light stick for providing illumination for up to 12 hours
• Measures 6" long and provides 360 degrees of illumination
• Hook and gate top for hanging or attaching the light
• Chemiluminescent substance is non-toxic and plastic body is phthalate free for safety
• Five-year shelf life from date of manufacture for a maintenance-free alternative to other lighting

For more information, see Amazon's product description and reviews for this item HERE.


Stove in a Can (regularly $35 - on sale HERE for $17.49)

Stove In A Can is a portable, self-contained cooking platform that provides a week's worth of cooking.

Stove In A Can

• Cooks for 4-6 hours (1 week's worth of cooking time)
• Boils water in minutes
• Holds over 300 lbs
• Stores indefinitely and safely (no chemicals)
• Can be lit and re-lit
• Has an indefinite shelf life and works great in extreme weather conditions
• Fuel cells are completely waterproof and will ignite in seconds
• At up to 18,000 BTU's, Stove In A Can boils water in minutes and burns hotter than most other outdoor stoves
• Is compact, lightweight, and ready for cooking in less than a minute
• Comes with 4 fuel cells that burn for up to 90 minutes each

For more information, see the Quick Stove website.


Wind 'N Go Lantern/Radio (on Amazon for $30.84)


Wind 'N Go Lantern/Radio



• Self-powered lantern with built-in AM/FM radio; ideal for the campsite or your emergency kit
• Three minutes of winding the handle provides up to 75 minutes of use
• Offers low setting (three LEDs), high setting (six LEDs), and emergency setting (six red blinking LEDs)
• Has emergency siren, DC charger, nightlight, compass, audio input cord, and Nokia cell-phone adapter
• Weighs 1.75 pounds; covered by one-year manufacturer warranty

For more information, see Amazon's product description and reviews for this item HERE.


IronKey Secure Flash Drive ($59 and up)

This is a great way to store your important documents since it is both durable and waterproof. (This does not take the place of having printed documents available for an emergency since you may not have access to a computer or printer.)

IronKey Flash Drive

• Military-grade encryption and easy-to-use identity management
• World's most secure flash drive
• Comes loaded with a secure private browser that lets you surf anonymously and protects your passwords whenever you go online
• Rugged metal casing protects against physical damage, and the internal components are sealed to protect against tampering
• Passed and exceeded military waterproof testing requirement

For more information, see the IronKey website.


Lodge Logic 8-Quart Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Camp Dutch Oven (on Amazon for $60.09)

Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Dutch ovens aren't cheap, but they are fun to use whether it's an emergency or not! And if you take care of it, it will last forever. Buy one with legs so you can put coals underneath it, and make sure the lid has a lip so you can also put coals on the lid for quicker and more even cooking.

• 8-quart camping Dutch oven made of preseasoned cast iron
• Large wire loop handle for easy lifting and carrying
• Self-basting cast-iron lid inverts for use as griddle
• Integral legs for campfire and fireplace cooking

For more information see Amazon's product description and reviews for this item HERE.