Emergency equipment

If an emergency situation arises, this may mean you have to send out a signal for help. In remote areas, rescue may take some time to arrive. In the meantime, it may be necessary to stop bleeding, treat wounds, relieve pain, or start a fire to avoid suffering from hypothermia.

Survival kits for every need

Toiletry bags and shaving kits

The emergency rescue kit from Rothco

is the one to remember when you need more professional-grade accessories. Whether you need to clamp an artery precisely or expertly smash a car window in an emergency: inside the specialized emergency kit you’ll find almost everything required to get a serious situation under control.

Expert tip: You should always carry an emergency blanket or foil with you

The rescue blanket can be described as the "number 1 survival tool". It can be used to protect against heat, cold and moisture. In an emergency, it can also be used as an improvised tent or sleeping bag. All this comes at an absolutely negligible weight and pack size.

What needs to be considered when disinfecting wounds?

Most small emergency sewing kits contain needles and thread, as well as matches, a signal mirror, safety pins, cotton wool, a knife, a fishing set, wire, water purification tablets, trauma shears for quick access to injuries on the body, a candle, a mini wire saw, repair tape, a trash bag, a roll of bandages and a razor blade. More rarely, there is also a more or less short length of rope included. With these items you can easily cope with most emergency situations.

How exactly do you use emergency equipment?

Instructions for the contents are usually included, but in emergency situations this may of course take too much time. Therefore a) you should definitely complete an advanced first-aid course and b) you should familiarise yourself with the contents of the kit before starting your trip. This makes it easier to deal with wounds and emergency situations.