Thank you, All.
Sounds as if you are all referring to standard bug-out stuff. I had not thought about not having butane in the dorm or that a multi-tool would not be allowed.
I did just get an advertisement for an LED light bulb that stores several hours of charge in its base to be used in a power outage. Perhaps one of those for him.
Some of the items you suggest would be best, as you said, stored off campus. He does not drive – no car or license. He would need to be on foot or with someone he trusts.
Yesterday, I looked at items suggested for dorm rooms. If he can get risers for his bed many of the items can be stored in a pack there.
Old Mt. Woman: As a capable boy scout, I am sure he could light a fire and make a stove as you suggested – if I give him the tools.
Crow Bar: I keep forgetting about water bladders. It has been decades since I did that kind of hiking. What you are suggesting makes sense – as long as the water is running. Plus a filter of some kind.
Food: he has done long distance hikes (Philmont Scout Ranch) so I know he can do freeze dried foods, and GORP.
Namelus: I really like the idea of a personal tag for identification. Can you tell me more about what you are thinking? His name, in a code, plus his next destination? Being a gamer, he made up his own alphabet so we can use that.
For the map, I was thinking about a story I read on a Survival Blog. They had maps and hand held radios. The group decided they would meet at point “1 C”, then the leader decided whether to go on to “1 D” or “2 D” depending on conditions. But, how would you mark the signs? Mile markers or Hwy junctions with his initials and his destination?
His grandfather’s home is midway, but it is not on a direct path. That would most likely be his destination since by then that Grandpa will be retired. I wish I knew someone else in between for a stash.
He is working at a camp 8 miles from us this summer and I think we will see more of him. I’ll have an opportunity to help him think about what to take.
Great ideas. Thank you, Everyone.