Camping / Emergency Toolbox

This is a very handy "fill it and forget it" camping box. This idea is great if your an avid camper, or if you need an emergency prepared survival kit. I got sick and tired of trying to pack backpacks and carrying gym bags full of tools and supplies around, only to forget something. This is a very handy supply kit that you load up one time and forget it! When you need it, it will be ready to go in the box! Whenever you camp or need an emergency kit, grab your box; inspect it and go! Trust me, this will be your overall 'go to' box.
(NOTE: Some items are not approved to have for Boy Scout Campouts. Have your Scout Master verify and approve any items in your camping box in advance of a campout!)

First thing you need is a plastic tool box. Don't go metal. Too heavy and rust is a problem. I went to the Home Depot and bought a 22" Husky Tool box. They are the best boxes by far. These boxes  hold up well and have good storage! This box was only $8 and had 2 removable trays on top which are very handy and give me just that much more storage. One tray is for my First Aid Supplies. EAsy to get to and I can pull it out of the tool box without taking the whole box with me.

Step 1: What You'll Need - First Aid Box

OK so you got the box, now time to go shopping. These are items you should have in your box and I'm sure there are some other stuff that hardcore Bear Grylls survivalists would recommend you have that I have not listed in this Instuctible...this assuming you are not being dropped from a plane into the Mohavi desert to live off dead goat ticks. But for the simple campout this will surfice for now. I collected most of this stuff over time:

- First Aid Kit - Bandages, bandaids, tape, iodine, alcohol pads, non-latex gloves. Pack a First Aid manual with you. Its always a great 
  idea to read up on your first aid to be prepared for the unexpected http://www.bsatroop680.org/documents/firstaid.pdf .
- Insect and Snake bite kits - May never use it, but you'll wish you had it one if you get bit.
- Benedryl tablets - Antihistimine is good to have in case of an allergic reaction, allergys, and itching due to bug bites and rash
  symptoms. (NOTE: Medication, even over the counter, should be checked in on BSA approved trips!)

Read up before venturing out, especially if you have kids. Most injuries are scrapes and cuts, but remeber there are spiders and snakes as well as poison ivy and poson oak. Read up on the different types of plants and insects so you can be ready in case the worst happens. 

Comments

[wolfface]

I like what I read here!! This is a very useful toolbox for sure!! I did Scouting, back in my old days. As well, I have read those part of the article and was the cheif of my Scout boy community and I do see things very useful here and there was some that did sound too much but again... Some may be never used but prepared in case its necessary. Two thumbs up :)

[ZaneEricB]

I see your addition of OFF. Might I suggest Peppermint oil...keep mosquitos away, and other bugs, and provides minty fresh breathe!

[phatchik]

bloody awesome mate, thank you.

[zazenergy]

awesome! a great survival toolkit!