Filling an AQUABOX
This is a suggested list of items for inclusion in a Standard Aquabox (Not all items will necessarily fit into one box).
Please put everything into the large clear plastic bag which is provided with each box.
Essential
- Bucket - Strong plastic, rubber or canvas
Hygiene
- 4 new toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Tablets of soap (at least 4)
- Washing powder or flakes (hand wash)
- Packs of cotton wool
- Kitchen rolls
- Sanitary pads
- Toilet rolls (2 plus)
For the baby
- Vests
- Baby Grows
- Towelling nappies (4 if possible) + nappy pins or hemmed squares of towelling. NOT DISPOSABLE NAPPIES
- Plastic pants
- Feeding bottle or cup
- Safety Pins
- Cotton Material e.g. Cotton Sheets (for general use)
Eating and Drinking
- Large cooking pan (preferably new)
- 4 bowls & 4 cups (unbreakable, e.g. robust plastic)
- 4 each metal spoons, forks & knives
- Scissors - kitchen quality
- Can opener
General Support
- Childs small toy(s) (Ball or fluffy toy)
- Needle and cotton (strong)
- Small strong torch & batteries in sealed pack
- 6 candles & safety matches
- Children's/teenagers toys
- Pencils and paper
- Insulation tape
- Ball of string
- Roll of plastic sacks (kitchen/garden)
For Shelter
- Hammer & large number of 50mm + nails
- Pliers
- Strong folding knife
- Rope (30 metres of 15mm diameter plus)
- Garden wire (2mm x 20m plus)
- Screwdriver and matching screws (cross or slot head)
- Hand trowel or small shovel
- Galvanised staples (Large, 25mm plus)
- Groundsheet
For Sleeping
- No Blankets Please
We provide 4 survival bags with each box Blankets take up too much room
Clothing (please see notes)
- Lightweight waterproofs - Plastic Macs, jackets or cagoules
- Baby/children's clothes
Notes:
PLEASE PLACE EVERYTHING INSIDE THE LARGE PLASTIC BAG PROVIDED WITH THE BOX, INCLUDING THE FILTER PACK, TO PROTECT THE CONTENTS IF THE BOX IS LEFT OUT IN THE RAIN
Although the above is a guide only, Aid Agencies and users have advised against substantial quantities of clothing and have identified the items in red as being of particular use, so please try to supply them if possible.
Please make your own selection and remember that new items are not always necessary.
Please give thought to the packing of the box in order to maximise the space available.
PLEASE DO NOT SUPPLY ANY FOOD ITEMS, MEDICINES, CROCKERY OR BLANKETS
Please keep the overall weight to less than 25 kg.
MOST IMPORTANT - DO NOT OVERFILL THE BOX
Overfilling can cause damage and make the box useless for water purification. However, please pack tightly enough to avoid movement of items while in transit.
NOTE: AQUABOX 30 contains 30 sets of purification tablets only - it is not sent out to be filled.