Emergency Equipment List Two or three fire starting kits, matches and one or two lighters. You can never have too many ways of making fire. A space blanket. This can be used as a heat reflector, wind break, or for signaling a helicopter or plane. Pocket knife. Fuel stick. Wire saw. This can be used for cutting evergreen boughs or firewood. Plastic garbage bags. You can wrap yourself in these in inclement weather. Ensolite pad to use as an insulator between you and the ground. Low temperature electrical tape. This can be used to repair boots, clothing, sleeping bags, tents and a wide variety of other items. A head lamp with at least three extra bulbs and sets of batteries. This allows you to have both hands free should an emergency happen at night. A compass, flagging tape and a map. Remember to remove the flagging tape when you leave the area. Extra layers of clothing. A whistle and a mirror, plus 100 feet of heavy cord. Plenty of bottled water. Extra food, including that which is high in energy. A metal cup or pot for melting snow. Water purifying tablets. Sunscreen and sunglasses. Bathroom tissue. A snow shovel.