Ranking of camping and outdoor goods useful for disaster prevention [2024 latest]

Camping and outdoor goods useful for disaster prevention
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

Japan, which lies on multiple plates (layers), is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries. Of the earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher that occur in the world, approximately 20.8% occur in Japan (Total for 1996-2005).

This time Camping and outdoor goods useful for disaster prevention announced in ranking format.
There are many camping and outdoor goods that are useful for disaster prevention. So please refer to it.

Reference: Cabinet Office “Disaster Prevention Information Page”

Can be used as disaster prevention goods! Outdoor goods 1st place: Light (key light, LED flashlight, LED lantern)

LED lantern that can also be used as a disaster prevention item

In the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu-Oki Earthquake that occurred on July 16, 2007, Niigata Kashiwazaki City and Nagano ・Maximum seismic intensity of 6+ was observed in Iizuna Town and other areas. Electricity was restored two days after the earthquake.

The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 (Heisei 23), Miyagi northern Kurihara City A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed. Near the epicenter Aomori , Iwate , Akita , Miyagi , Yamagata 95-99% of homes lost power.
However, electricity was restored to approximately 80% three days after the earthquake. It is said that about 94% of the cases had recovered after eight days.

In the two cases above, electricity was restored within a few days, but humans feel very anxious in the dark. . From those who experienced the earthquake: It was fine during the day, but it was scary at night. "" It was mentally difficult to spend time in the dark during the earthquake. ” is being said.

Having light makes you feel mentally safe.
Also, Walking in the dark without lights is dangerous and can lead to injury. . Having a light to turn on in the event of an earthquake should give you some peace of mind.

next Explanation of lights commonly used in camping and outdoor goods (key lights, LED lights, LED lanterns) So let's take a look at it together.

type of light Features & Benefits
key light ・Easy to wear as it is key chain type & ultra small
・Battery operated
・Rechargeable
・Equipped with whistle function, etc.
led flashlight ・Easy to carry
・Battery operated
・Rechargeable
・With radio etc.
LED lantern ・Battery operated
・Rechargeable
・With radio etc.

key light or led flashlight , LED lantern Camping and outdoor goods such as these are recommended as they can be useful in the event of an earthquake.

If it's battery-powered, prepare a spare, and if it's rechargeable, charge it beforehand.
If you already have it at home, please share the information on a daily basis so that your family can use it in the event of an earthquake. .

[Iwate/Tanohata] Conveying memories of the disaster area. Tanohata Tsunami Storyteller (1 hour) [Investigation Type B]

Banya Ecotourism
Rikuchu coast
5,000 Yen~ (tax included)

Memories carved in this place since March 11, 2011. Resident storytellers will give talks in the disaster-affected areas of Tanohata Village, Shimagoe District or Raga District.

[Shizuoka Prefecture/Asagiri] [Useful for disasters] Practical survival camp STEP 1 "Thinking about disasters, eating, and drinking"

sunny side outdoor school
Gotemba/Fuji

This plan is not available in English.

Use camping tools and knowledge to practice ``escape, eat, and drink,'' which are necessary in the event of a major disaster. ~Flow of the day~① Precautions (10 minutes) ② Preparation for cooking (15 minutes) ③ Escape (30 minutes) ④ Eating (30 minutes) ⑤ Drinking (30 minutes) ⑥ Reflection (15 minutes)

[Shizuoka Prefecture/Asagiri] [Helpful for disasters] Practical survival camp STEP 2 "Handling fire, preparing, and first aid"

sunny side outdoor school
Gotemba/Fuji

This plan is not available in English.

Use camp tools and knowledge to practice "handling fire, preparing for fire, and providing first aid" necessary in the event of a major disaster. ~Flow of the day~① Precautions (10 minutes) ② Handling fire (45 minutes) ③ Preparation (45 minutes) ④ First aid (45 minutes) ⑤ Review (15 minutes)

[Shizuoka Prefecture/Asagiri] [Useful for disasters] Practical survival camp STEP 3 “Staying overnight”

sunny side outdoor school
Gotemba/Fuji

This plan is not available in English.

We will use camping tools and knowledge to practice the food, clothing, and shelter needed in the event of a major disaster. Now it's time to put it into practice for one night. ~Flow of the day~ ① Precautions (10 minutes) ② Getting dressed (30 minutes) ③ Living (45 minutes) ④ Handling fire (15 minutes) ⑤ Sleeping ⑥ Breakfast (30 minutes) ⑦ Dismantling and reflection (30 minutes)

Can be used as disaster prevention goods! Outdoor goods 2nd place: Water tank

Disaster prevention goods Outdoor goods Water tank

Water may be cut off when an earthquake occurs, so when water is cut off, it is necessary to carry water distributed by water trucks or water stations. .

In such cases, it is helpful to water tank . With an emphasis on portability, We recommend something lightweight and compact. is.

The water tank is soft "and" hard ” Two types.
soft type teeth The advantage is that it can be stored compactly. is. but, The disadvantage is that it is difficult to stand on its own until it has a certain amount of capacity. .

hard type It is characterized by its box-shaped form made of hard material such as polycarbonate.
The advantage is that it is sturdy, can stand on its own even when empty, and has a sense of stability. . however, The disadvantage is that it takes up space when not in use. You can say that.

When using a water tank to receive water at a water station, We recommend one with a capacity of 5L that is easy to carry even for women and seniors. you know.

Can be used as disaster prevention goods! Outdoor goods 3rd place: Sleeping bags/mats

Outdoor goods, disaster prevention goods, sleeping bags and mats

Particularly useful when living in a shelter for a long time Noga Sleeping bag/mat .
Many gymnasiums are built with materials that have poor insulation properties, so even just sitting on the gym floor will cause your body to lose body heat through conduction. Also Gymnasiums and other evacuation centers have hard floors, so lying down can make your body hurt and make it difficult to sleep. .

When it's cold, you can't sleep, the quality of your sleep is poor, and your physical strength is taken away. However, if you have a sleeping bag and mat, you should be able to sleep better even in a shelter.

Can be used as disaster prevention goods! Outdoor goods 4th place: Emergency food

Disaster prevention goods emergency food image

Foods suitable for earthquake disasters can be eaten as is. Emergency food .
In the event of an earthquake, it is necessary to assume that cooking utensils such as microwave ovens and fire may not be available.
Also, using water for food reduces the amount of drinking water available. Potable water may not be available in sufficient quantity, We recommend foods that can be eaten without water. .

Recently, retort bread that can be stored for more than five years, rice dishes such as chicken rice and sekihan, curry and stew are popular. A wide variety of emergency food items are on sale.

Even in the event of an earthquake, emergency food with unpleasant flavors can be difficult to eat. . For those who are planning to purchase emergency food, Things you can eat in everyday life/things you like Please choose.

Can be used as disaster prevention goods! Outdoor goods 5th place: Climbing shoes/trekking shoes

mountain climbing shoes trekking shoes

During an earthquake, glass shards and debris are scattered, which can break through the soles of regular sneakers and cause injuries to the soles of the feet. . Additionally, sneakers have soft soles, so walking on uneven surfaces with unstable footing, such as glass shards and debris flying around, can put extra pressure on you and cause you to get tired easily.

In such cases, it is helpful to Climbing shoes or trekking shoes with thick and sturdy soles . The soles of mountain climbing shoes are thicker than those of trekking shoes.

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of mountain climbing and trekking shoes with designs that can be used comfortably even in business situations. .

If you are purchasing new climbing shoes or trekking shoes, we recommend shoes that can be used on a daily basis. . mountain climbing and trekking Get used to it by wearing it not only when doing activities, but also everyday.

Let's use outdoor goods for disaster prevention!

Disaster prevention goods

In addition to the useful outdoor goods introduced this time, In the event of an earthquake, long-term storage of drinking water and portable toilets are necessary. is. Also, for use in emergencies, Keep your glasses, hearing aids, helmet, and shoes by your bedside. .

It is recommended to keep disaster prevention goods separated in three places. .

It is important for the whole family to get used to it on a daily basis, such as by experiencing the outdoors and checking how to use it with the whole family.

*The contents of this article are current as of February 2024.

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