Epirb Placement
Submitted: Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:03
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Member - Steve (ACT)
Sorry if this has been done before, did a search, couldn't find the answer I wanted!!
Looking for ideas on the best place to locate/store an Epirb in a vehicle!!
Steve
Reply By: Member - Barry C (NT) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:17
Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:17
One option is a small backpack with other life preserving essentials, in a dire emergency pick up backpack (packed in the same location each time) and you have the survival essentials, as someone stated above for fire onboard or other catastrphic event. (I have this on boat but in water proof cylinder with all essentials roped to 10l water container ie self contained emergency pack) Aim is to never use it,, but be prepared,,, also can take the small backpack when hiking etc away from vehicle. Simple things can = peace of mind.
Saw boat burning off QLD coast on the news tonight, with one crew stating they saw a small amount of smoke and it was then too late = abandone ship into liferaft - it happens when least expected. I've been on cranes and working on trucks ( 2 batteries) that have caught fire and belive me you NEVER expect it.
Just my thoughts may assist.
Barry
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Follow Up By: Geoff M (Newcastle, NSW) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:36
Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:36
"belive me you NEVER expect it"
Got it in one Barry, nobody ever does,
Wise advice.
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:43
Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:43
We think this is a great idea, also throw in some bits for emergency
first aid, an essentials should the lot go up
Thanks Steve
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Follow Up By: Member - Barry C (NT) - Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:48
Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 21:48
That it Steve,, what you need for you to survive.
Barry
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Follow Up By: Member - Beatit (QLD) - Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 08:12
Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 at 08:12
I have also gone the back pack route. A small one with lots of pockets to carry EPIRB (the smallest you can get - think Icom(?)), a leatherman, some basic first aide material, some water, a firelighter, a space blanket and a torch. Always accesible and carry it on short walks away from the car. Never had to use it but will try my best not to become a statistic.
Kind regards
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