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Emergency Kit With Morse Code

Emergency Kit With Morse Code
Here is a pocket size emergency kit that can easily fit inside a small purse or pocket.  We never know what might happen to us if we were to break down in our car or get lost on a camping trip.  Using a  woman's compact could save your life.  
 
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Step 1Supplies

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Here is what you will need:

  • 1 used woman's compact with mirror.
  • 1 Very large sewing needle.
  • 2 Strips of duct tape.
  • 1 Small magnet.
  • Scraps of fine sand paper.
  • Strike anywhere matches with a strip from a match book cover for lighting them.  
  • Small strip of Wax paper.
  • Morse code.
  • Scissors.


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10 comments
Oct 14, 2011. 7:32 PMRobot Lover says:
You should make a transmitter! it would be great to add to the kit so you can communicate with people if you are ever lost! Great ible 5 *
Sep 28, 2011. 5:24 PMKaptain Kool says:
Great idea, the Morse Code is a great idea!
Sep 28, 2011. 5:22 PMbajablue says:
Informative! Thanks for sharing!!!
Sep 27, 2011. 6:39 PMBrockley says:
I believe its "Morse" Code, not "Morris" Code ;)
Sep 27, 2011. 2:54 AMEmcySquare says:
Unless those are strike anywhere matches they will not light up using the sandpaper...

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