Abandon Ship /
Grab Bag Checklist

The ORC (and Landfall) recommends that a "grab bag" accompanies each liferaft (and vessel). The following contents are recommended and should be appropriately packed and waterproofed. Use the following as a start in creating your own Abandon Ship Bag list to suit your preferences and cruising conditions.

Communications	Survival
3 Red parachute flares	2 Boxes wind/waterproof matches
3 Red handheld flares	1 USCG fishing kit or equivalent
3 Orange handheld smoke signals	1 Spear gun with extra tips
1 Dye marker	1 Life raft knife
1 406 MHz Cat 2 EPIRB	Life raft survival book
1 Watertight handheld marine VHF with spare batteries *–OR –*	Survival blankets
1 Watertight handheld aviation VHF with spare batteries	Food & Water
1 Signal mirror and whistle	1 Water maker
2 Waterproof flashlights with spare batteries and bulb	10 Water packets per person
24 Chemical light sticks	Gallon jug and graduated cup*
1 Hand bearing compass	1 Food ration per person
2 Life raft repair clamp set	2 Can opener*
2 Life raft pumps	Other food by preference*
Spare sea anchor with 30 m polypro line*	Personal
SART (Search and Rescue Transponder)	Toilet paper in a zip sealed plastic bag*
1 Rescue streamer	Nylon cord
1 Rescue laser	Waterproof notebook
1 Rescue kite	Pencils*
Falcon air horn*	Waterless towels*
Medical	Personal medications*
Sea sick pills, bands, gum, or medicine	Toothbrush*
Sun burn cream and sun block*	Sunglasses/prescription lenses*
Multi-vitamins*	Sponges (2) *
Vaseline*	Duplicate credit cards and $50.00 cash*
First aid kit and manual	Photo copy of passports*
2-4 Thermal protective aids	Long sleeved shirt and polypro underwear set*
	Extra zip sealed plastic bags
	Waterproof watch

1 Meets or exceeds ISAF requirements
* Not included in Demo Bag

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Abandon Ship / Grab Bag Checklist

Abandon Ship /
Grab Bag Checklist