Keeping important paper close, and safe in BOB situation

[maric]

North Face (Sprout) makes a very small kids "pack". My daughter is 3 and she uses it when we hike. She usually keeps her rock collection in it. It teaches her about carrying a pack, as well as responsibility. She loves wearing it! If need to, it can hold a bottle of water, a few snacks and some coloring stuff!

The front has a little velcro chest strap, and the back, a sewn on handle Im guessing incase you need to grab the little one in a hurry. I have a pic of her wearing the pack, .. I think in the camping forum. Shes 3 and only 23 lbs, and it fits her great! I purchased for about $22.00. They make it in pink and purple too.

[maric]

To be honest I would worry about that too. There must be some way you could attach them without having that worry. Through the shoe laces maybe or some type of 550 cord bracelet?

Maybe a bracelet, but I tell you, Id almost have to stitch it on their clothes. They put everything in their mouth. the 3 yr old just tested high for lead. We had the house checked, and really nothing in her "area" that would cause it. I could always tattoo it on her.. Im KIDDING! Shes a good girl, I know she'll out grow it. Just cant do necklaces or anything like that, right now.

[Snow Walker]

It is a great idea, however, my two little ones would eat them, or strangle themselves or each other... how could I do it without pinning, (danger in itself) or around their necks?

To be honest I would worry about that too. There must be some way you could attach them without having that worry. Through the shoe laces maybe or some type of 550 cord bracelet?

[maric]

I think the whole idea about the "dog tag" is a wise idea!

It is a great idea, however, my two little ones would eat them, or strangle themselves or each other... how could I do it without pinning, (danger in itself) or around their necks?

[Snow Walker]

I think the whole idea about the "dog tag" is a wise idea!

[J40SW]

North Face (Sprout) makes a very small kids "pack". My daughter is 3 and she uses it when we hike. She usually keeps her rock collection in it. It teaches her about carrying a pack, as well as responsibility. She loves wearing it! If need to, it can hold a bottle of water, a few snacks and some coloring stuff!

I have a small pack like that for my four year old for his water bottles and he keeps a couple toys in it but, my 1 year old still doesn't quite grasp the concept of wearing a pack yet. I am working on it though. Thanks.

[maric]

I like the dog tag idea. My kids are probably too small for there own B.O.B. so dog tags would be a good way for someone to contact me if we get separated some how and they are found.

North Face (Sprout) makes a very small kids "pack". My daughter is 3 and she uses it when we hike. She usually keeps her rock collection in it. It teaches her about carrying a pack, as well as responsibility. She loves wearing it! If need to, it can hold a bottle of water, a few snacks and some coloring stuff!

[J40SW]

I like the dog tag idea. My kids are probably too small for there own B.O.B. so dog tags would be a good way for someone to contact me if we get separated some how and they are found.

[maric]

Laminating is a wonderful idea. There are water proof bags that are not real expensive that you can store your families documents in...I would make sure you put stuff in your kids bags as well...names, address, other relatives...after seeing the little babies after katrina that was seperated from their moms I alwasy thought an imprinted dog tag pinned to them might be the way to go.

Good points! I need to make sure all the kids are "labeled" !!! Good grief, I have a few of 'em! :)

[CountryGuy]

I would make sure you put stuff in your kids bags as well...names, address, other relatives...after seeing the little babies after katrina that was separated from their moms I always thought an imprinted dog tag pinned to them might be the way to go.

I like your idea for the dog tag. Could put their name and contact info on one and any med issues or blood type on another. Also cheap enough to make several sets to put in their BOB, sew a set in their jacket, lace a set in their shoe strings, etc

[Oscar Wilde]

Something I've been meaning to do but haven't yet is making. another set of copies and laminating them.

.... with clear shelf paper from walmart.

O.W.

[Echo2]

All GREAT information here!

Also make sure you have any medical information you might need.

Types of prescriptions

Allergy alerts

Blood types for yourself and family

Health problems...mental and physical

Medical records in general

Our group has filled out medical forms for the nurse....all these are stored in a safe place...and have who can give blood to who.....meds.....special needs and such.

Everyong should have these on hand where family members can have it for emergencies.

[Snow Walker]

All GREAT information here!

Also make sure you have any medical information you might need.

Types of prescriptions

Allergy alerts

Blood types for yourself and family

Health problems...mental and physical

Medical records in general

[survivalcookie]

Laminating is a wonderful idea. There are water proof bags that are not real expensive that you can store your families documents in...I would make sure you put stuff in your kids bags as well...names, address, other relatives...after seeing the little babies after katrina that was seperated from their moms I alwasy thought an imprinted dog tag pinned to them might be the way to go.

[PT945]

Something I've been meaning to do but haven't yet is making. another set of copies and laminating them.