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Old May 4th 20, 02:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Bailout and survival kit


What works for you?


I hope to not know.

There is stuff in the glider, but finding it might be hard in a bailout.

Remember Dave lost his PLB. That's first on my list, followed by SMAK, pocket knife, cell phone, wallet. I could see two pints of water in pants legs or vest pockets. (Some folks fly with ice on their chest, so maybe that could be the water as well?)

Much more that on your person, and egress might be a problem?

I'm not sure where you could carry enough stuff to make much difference except between the sheepskin pad and chute housing. I have snaps there and maybe you could make a form fitting thing with snaps on both sides to fit in the middle. Would be hard to pack to be comfortable and not hurt the chute..

Maybe a seat pack under your butt if you are not too tall?

btw: a great subject for cabin fever.