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
- Toothpaste (2 x 125g)
- 5 new toothbrushes
- Carbolic Soap (at least 3)
- Tablets of soap (at least 4)
- Antiseptic Cream 30g
- Cotton Wool
- Bandages
- Fabric dressings
- Razors
- Crepe Bandages
- Sanitary pads
- Hairbrush
- Comb
Children(General)
- Modelling Clay (1 pkt)
- Coloured Pencils (Pkt 10)
- Paper (1 equiv. A4 pad +)
- Pencils (pkt 10)
- Cagoules (2)
- Clothes (Miscellaneous)
Children's Toys
(1 or 2 items per box)- Childs small toy
- Frisbee
- Skipping Rope
- Football + Pump
- Tennis Balls (1+)
- Cards
- Cards +Dominoes
Baby
- Feeding bottle or cup
- Vaseline (225g)
- Safety Pins
- Tea Towels; (twin pack) Terry Towelling
Kitchen
- Large cooking pot (8L)
- Knives (5 / nil)
- Forks (5 / nil)
- Spoons (5)
- Serving Spoon King Size (2)
- Cups/mugs (5)
- Bowls (4)
- Scissors (1)
- Can Opener (1)
- Food Bags (1 pkt-25)
- Kitchen Knife (1)
General
- Torch LED (dyno)
- Tape Measure (1)
- Sewing Thread (1 pkt)
- Needles (1 set)
- Candles (1 pkt of 5)
- Matches (2 boxes)
- Garden/Rubble Sacks (1 pkt of 10)
- Ball of string (1)
- Insulation Tape (20 m)
- Towels (medium) (x 2)
- Cotton Sheeting (4m2)
- Reading Glasses (1 pair)
Shelter
- Clothes Line (30m)
- Pegs (pkt of 36)
- Hammer (0.5 kg)
- Packs of nails (500g)
- Pliers (1)
- Folding Knife (1)
- Garden Wire (1 roll 2mm)
- Screwdriver + (1) Matching Screws (1 box)
- Trowel Brick (0.5) Trowel Hand (0.5)
- Tarpaulin (2.7m x 3.6m)
- Bungees (1 pkt 40 inch)
- Saw (1)
- Nylon Ties (2 pkts)
- Strapping Tape (1 roll)
- Shopping Bag (1)
- Folding Pick Axe (1)
Packing List / Manifest:
To help Aquabox undertake its legal obligations to UK Customs, the shipper and destination country authorities, it will greatly assist us if you would:
- Complete the packer's details as requested on the enclosed packing list (or downloaded here)
Packing List (front)
Packing List (rear) - As the box is filled, insert a tick against the pre-entered description of the good placed in the Aquabox or use a spare line in the appropriate section if not listed.
- When completed, place this form with the Manifest overleaf fully visible in the provided document wallet.
- Remove the protective backing sheet from the rear of the wallet and affix to one of the long sides of the Aquabox so that the Manifest is easily readable during shipping.
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.