
This pencil case survival kit could save your life
Heading out bush and off grid? What would you do in an emergency? This survival kit could be the most important item you ever pack.
Heading out bush and off grid? What would you do in an emergency? This survival kit could be the most important item you ever pack.
When you’re planning the big trip, the one question you will have to tackle before you start packing is how are you going to finance your adventure. Setting a budget may seem like a daunting prospect but, in reality, the…
We all recognise the need to regularly update our smartphones and our other connected devices but how many of us know to update the firmware in our satellite phones? If you don’t, it may not work at that one critical…
The introduction of Advanced Mobile Location is a significant development for Australia’s Triple Zero Emergency Call Service and offers peace of mind for travellers in regional and remote Australia. Imagine this. You’re driving along a country back road that you…
You may be thinking that with the onset of La Niña and the associated forecasts of a wet summer ahead that we are unlikely to see a repeat of last year’s bushfire devastation. Well….think again. WORDS WES WHITWORTH, IMAGES WES…
We’ve seen a rather worrying trend on social media recently and thought we should bust the myths surrounding the 112 emergency number. As we all know, social media is fraught with misinformation and ‘opinions’, so usually we try to leave…
Volunteer organisation Find A Bed has had its offer to donate caravans as emergency accommodation for those affected by the bushfire crisis blocked because of local government legislation. If you lose your home in a house fire, you can normally…
The severe fires currently burning throughout NSW and Queensland have signalled a very early start to, what looks to be, a horrendous bushfire season this year. It means travellers have to start thinking about the potential for bushfires in and…
Cyclone Trevor decimates the Gulf Country’s working stations. Huge rains turn Queensland’s Channel Country into a stinking, mass bovine cemetery. Fires rip through Victoria’s Gippsland. The best part about travelling in an RV is that plans are changeable and a…
Element Fire Extinguisher Sticks are based on a chemical reaction utilising potassium as the catalyst. These sticks are just shy of 12 inches long, and an inch in diameter, and are activated in a similar way to which you’d light…
When it comes to spending time on the road, covering all of your bases is essential – better yet when you can do it with a two in one deal. You don’t have to be a doomsday prepper to know…
The first aid kit you never hope to use but will be glad you have. The multipurpose unit includes a compact whistle, compass and dual mode LED flashlight designed to be used as a signal for help if the situating…
The Rescue Swag is the one stop rescue kit for almost any emergency. Completely portable, the comprehensive kit is a multi-taskers delight. The unique patented design transforms this compact first aid kit into a sling, splint and an immobilization device.…