Absolutly essential

The BASE Kit includes the following components:

Sparkie Fire Starter: This lightweight emergency fire starter boasts one-handed operation! It generates intensely hot sparks and works in any weather. SparkieTM weighs only 22.8 grams.

WetFire Tinder (2cube): You will love this amazing fire starting tinder is non-toxic, odorless, smokeless, and you can start a fire even in the driving rain. In fact, WetFire tinder burns longer when its WET! A small pile of tinder shavings is all you need to start a roaring fire.

StarFlash Signal Mirror: This signal mirror is unbreakable, can be aimed precisely, floats and can signal for communications up to 100 miles away. You can use it hiking, camping, or backpacking to apply first aid or camouflage. StarFlash was chosen as the premier signal mirror of the U.S. Air Force and other government agencies 10 years ago.

JetScream Whistle: This whistle is one of the loudest in the world, any louder and it would cause physical pain, literally. You can hear JetScream's amazing 122Db ear-piercing shriek, above most natural or man-made noises. It is equivalent to the sound of a rock concert or a jet at take off. You can use JetScream in the city or woods for communication and personal protection.

Waterproof Storage Bag: This lightweight bag is waterproof to 200 feet!

2x Chlorine Dioxide Water Purifier Tablets: 1 tablet treats one litre of water, makes contaminated water suitable for drinking, kills at least 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and 99.9% of cysts within 4 hours.

Liquid filled compass: Durable and dependable, designed to be attached to watches and equipment straps.