{"id":2757,"date":"2019-04-18T22:30:17","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T21:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=2757"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:59:36","slug":"emergency-snatch-bag","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=2757","title":{"rendered":"Emergency snatch bags & contents."},"content":{"rendered":"

Our reasoning & expectations behind this.<\/strong><\/em>
\nTwo small bags (hopefully as unobtrusive as possible) to be grabbed should we have to leave the van in a hurry,
\nIf time allows, the snatch bags can be packed in larger bags\/rucksacks, with other items. They can also be taken in the rucksacks when walking if required.
\nThe contents are still under consideration and may change slightly depending on the destination. However, having written the list (see below)<\/span> so far, assuming one is already dressed in suitable clothing for the area, or can take it with you, the basic items seem to work for most destinations from the UK to more remote areas, and in most climates.<\/p>\n

Contents should be checked before each trip and restocked where necessary.
\nDocuments & copies in waterproof bags, or on waterproof paper.<\/p>\n

Our current snatch bags.\"\"<\/h6>\n
These bags can be used as shoulder or waste bags.\"\"<\/h6>\n

Contents for the UK, Local Europe & more remote areas.<\/h4>\n

Passport & visas<\/span> (outside the UK)<\/span>, (original or copies in both bags).
\n<\/span>EU medical cover card (E111). (dependent on destination, copies in both bags).<\/span><\/strong>
\nVaccination status & proof if required. (dependent on destination, copes in both bags).<\/span><\/strong>
\nTravel insurance. (dependent on destination, copies in both bags).<\/span> <\/strong>
\nVan insurance. (dependent on destination, copes in both bags).<\/span><\/strong>
\nAny additional personal or van documents. (if required, copies in both bags).<\/span><\/strong>
\nEmergency contact numbers. (copies in both bags).<\/span><\/strong>
\nSmartphone, GPS-enabled<\/em>. (if not in pocket).<\/span><\/strong>
\nMoney & credit cards. (if not in pocket).<\/span><\/strong>
\nOur small first aid kits<\/a>. (see contents<\/a>, part 1 in both bags, part 2 in one bag or split)<\/span><\/strong>
\nWater purifying tablets. (in addition to those in the first aid kit).
\nGaslighter<\/span>. (refillable piezo typ, in addition to those in the first aid kit).
\n<\/span>Whistles. (in addition to those in satellite first aid kits<\/a>).
\n<\/span>Compass
\n<\/em>Sun blocker.<\/strong>
\nInsect repellent.<\/span> (Old needs replacing ASAP).<\/strong><\/span>
\nMidge net hat\/head cover.<\/strong>
\nFleece hat & gloves.<\/strong>
\nSun hat.<\/strong>
\nWater. (small bottle 500ml?).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

       Plus. <\/strong><\/span>(in the bag, but with a belt holster, depending on where we are or how remote)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>Re-fillable air horn<\/a> & pump.<\/strong><\/span> (& posable <\/span><\/strong><\/em>Bear spray, <\/em>see <\/em><\/span>insect &<\/span> animal protection<\/em><\/a>)?<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
\nNife. (full tang, blade about 150mm).
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/em>Folding hand saw. (see wild camping<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/strong>Water filter<\/a>. (see safety equipment<\/a>).
\n<\/em><\/span>Leather gloves<\/a>. (see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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More photos and in-user reviews to follow ASAP.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In-use reviews.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Pros.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Cons.<\/em><\/h6>\n
Our conclusions.<\/h6>\n
Other related or affected items.<\/h6>\n

 <\/p>\n

Categorie link pages:-
\n<\/strong>      The Beasts travels<\/a>.
\n               First aid & Remote travel.<\/a>
\n      Reviews<\/a>.
\n               General use & Camping.<\/a>
\n                        <\/strong>Safety equipment.
\n<\/a>                                 Emergency snatch bags & contents.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Thanks for reading.<\/strong>
\n\"\"
\n.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Our reasoning & expectations behind this. Two small bags (hopefully as unobtrusive as possible) to be grabbed should we have to leave the van in a hurry, If time allows, the snatch bags can be packed in larger bags\/rucksacks, with other items. They can also be taken in the rucksacks when walking if required. The … <\/p>\n

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