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A standard life raft emergency pack contains essential survival equipment for maintaining buoyancy, signaling, and medical care. The kit includes a heliograph signal mirror, a soft baler, and two sponges, one of which removes condensation from the roof while the other keeps the floor dry to prevent hypothermia.1:19 Repair supplies consist of a puncture kit similar to a bicycle repair set and mechanical leak stoppers for plugging holes.2:39 Signaling gear features a waterproof torch with spare batteries and bulbs, often including a Morse code guide.4:03 The pack also provides a Thermal Protective Aid (TPA), seasickness tablets to prevent dehydration, and an inflatable radar reflector with a mounting stick.3:11 A blunt-tipped knife located at the entrance allows for cutting the painter line.4:49 A Category C First Aid Kit is standard, though specific contents vary by manufacturer and model.5:05 Regular inspection of the raft’s specific equipment list against the manufacturer's specification ensures all required safety items remain onboard.5:20

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