THE BOX IN DETAIL
Each ShelterBox normally holds a 10-person tent and a range
of other equipment, such as:
• Thermal blankets, insulated
ground sheets & insecticide treated mosquito nets
• A wood burning stove, or
• A multi-fuel stove that can
burn anything from diesel to old paint!
• Cooking pans, utensils, bowls
and mugs
• Collapsible water containers
and water purification tablets
• Basic tool kit –hammer,
axe, saw, pliers, hoe head, trenching shovel, rope etc
• A small, children’s
pack containing drawing books, crayons, pens etc.
Stock equipment
However, a range of equipment is kept in stock. This lets us adjust the contents of the box according to local conditions and what is most urgently needed.
Sometimes – particularly if other resources are available locally and the overwhelming need is for shelter – we will just send tents and pack two in each box.
Only new equipment used
All equipment is new and selected for durability, practicality and suitability for where it is needed. Tough, lightweight and waterproof, the box itself can also have many useful functions from food container to cot.
We also continually work with a range of manufacturers to improve the quality and extend the range of equipment that we have available.
Box facts
Each box is 23.7” (570mm) wide by 33.2” (842mm) long by 22.4” (602mm) deep – giving a capacity of 40.7gallons (185 litres). Fully packed, a box generally weighs between 110lbs and 130lbs (50 to 60kg).
Each box costs an average of £490 – including all materials, packing, storage and distribution to individual recipients worldwide. Based on six months use only – this equates to 27pence per person per day. To sponsor a box - click here!
Every box is unique!
Every ShelterBox from day one has been individually numbered and we have records showing where each box has been sent. Donors of £100 or more are always told the number of ‘their’ box. The final destination of boxes can then be tracked via this website - by using this link.
