Survival Kit in different shapes and sizes. In a perfect world we would all be tucked strategic special kits for our home, vehicles and packages. Although it is not economically feasible for everyone to get more kits, I have an example of a basic design that included offer a good starting point. Remember, survival kits are unique and different as we are. When you start designing, you need to customize it to your needs and lifestyle. TheThe following contents are listed is not an exhaustive list of the necessary elements for illustrative purposes only and are made available.
Basic Survival Kit
Fire-safe container. A large backpack with a folding handle and flat fitting lid is best, but can meet for coffee. The idea is that possibility, the container is packed in its own survival kit to melt snow for water to collect and bake or cook dinner for their use.
Fire-starter. Waterproof matches, butane disposableeasier, the choice of scales, from fire, gel packs, and magnesium, a good choice. You should always be so many different possible sources of ignition to help you start a fire.
Saw. There are many types of survival kits saws on the market. Most are very small and portable, consisting of two rings connected by a flexible cutting wire. A small saw can be very useful for cutting limbs into manageable pieces of dry firewood to help build a shelter.
First Aid. A basicFirst aid kit should be small packs of ibuprofen, Imodium, Benadryl, Sudafed, and. The small packs are easy to store and most gas stations. In addition, Neosporin, Iodine, burn cream, various patches, bandages, Sawyer Extractor, latex gloves, a syringe irrigation, super glue, razor blade, skin mole, and a large ace bandage.
The flash light. A small waterproof flashlight can be a godsend if you lose, and it's dark. Even if you make the decision to stayfor the night, a flashlight to help you find the wood for a fire and illuminate the area so that you can see, in order to build your fire. A flashlight is also great as a signal generator during the night. Small lights are a great option.
Signal generator (s). The smaller, portable signal systems, it is possible to justify the kit, the better. Since that survival books will tell you your best chance to survive by saving. Add a mirror sightable signal quality, a little flash, if possible, andSurvey Office Ribbon color.
Parachute Cord. Parachute cord is lightweight and can be used to secure gear, construction of shelters, tents and clothing repair, and countless other applications.
Energy Bar (s). Depending on the room in the kit, to store as many as possible. The old school Clif Bar and PowerBar without the chocolate coating will work best, because it is more difficult to destroy and to resist even extreme weather conditions.
Emergency blanket. The small room ceilingare extremely thin, but can be used to reflect heat into an animal shelter.
Water purification tablets. There are a lot of water filters and purification tablets on the market. Do your homework and find what you're comfortable with. Dehydration is one of your biggest enemies in the desert, and contracting Giardia does not help the situation.
Garbage Bag. Garbage bags work great for collecting water, water-resistant shelter, and improvise as a rain coat. In fact, they are much thicker andlayers of better quality than most disposable plastic rain.
Knife. A sharp knife is essential for any survival kit. Be sure to use a knife of good quality and keep it sharp. There is debate about folding knife vs. knife sheath, but if you look at the strengths and weaknesses of both, may be sufficient.
Tin Foil. A large piece of aluminum foil can be folded into compact survival kit can be adapted. Film can be used to cook food or signaling as a makeshiftDevice.
Toilet paper. Add a compact roll of toilet paper in a Ziploc freezer bag. Apart from the obvious, makes TP on a large scale. For smaller sets, a small pack of Kleenex will work well.
Hand Sanitizer. Small container of hand sanitizer are almost everywhere for less than a dollar. Keep your hands clean (especially after using the previous item) is essential to prevent giardia and other diseases. Keep hand sanitizer at the center of the roll of toilet paper, whereIt 'easy to find and help break up the role of all time. Many people do not know that hand sanitizer is an ideal fuel for a fire. It consists mainly of alcohol gel and lanolin and a dime-sized drop of a blue flame will produce about 3 minutes.
Tape. God bless tape. It can be used to repair clothing and equipment for emergency improvisation, and many other applications. Apply a small role in your survival kit and wrap the tape around the lid of the mostSurvival kit container lid to help keep moisture out and to ensure its content.
3 "X 5" laminated cards. Write down the names and telephone numbers of your close relatives, local search and rescue services, the flight's life, the State Police the nearest hospital, Fish & Wildlife, and Forest Service. Make sure that no information medical personnel, including blood type and allergies are on the medicine. Paste on the lid inside the survival kit.
Other considerations
Your survival kit should be a companion toStandard items in the backpack. On every trip, regardless of duration, it is a good idea to have the habit of packing the following items in a backpack or fanny pack as well as make your survival kit.
Leatherman multi-tool. Pack on a belt or backpack at all times.
3 liters of water per person per day. More if you are wearing. It 'easy to stow mineral water or a few large Nalgene in each packet. Even if you lose, it is important to stay hydrated.
Food.Sandwiches, jerky, energy bars and dried fruit are all great choices. Peanut butter and honey sandwiches are excellent. Remain edible for a long time, no flavor when crushed, and provide significant amounts of energy nutrients.
Rain light jacket. Today's technology allows manufacturers, incredibly durable and lightweight plastic (not plastic) waterproof hardly takes up space to create. As we all know, time and any changeTime.
Compass and / or GPS. Always a good idea - going to lose the best of us.
Map. Include a topographic map of the specific area where you are traveling.
Tape. You can never have enough.
Lighter. There is always a good idea, the ability to fire or heat a roasting hot dogs to build. With an extra light in your backpack is the need to seal the rupture in the survival kit for a non-emergency.
Tel. TooPeople leave the phone in the truck. Or leave it on and run the battery. Packaging is in woolen glove, Ziploc freezer bag inside a. This keeps them dry and not scratched or damaged. Make sure you keep them turned off to conserve battery power.
Wool gloves and cap. Both items are less than $ 10 at any military surplus store. Keep them in your backpack at all times - I guarantee you, they move more frequently than you might think.
Bug spray.Nasty Mosquitoes can be annoying and can also carry the West Nile disease. In this case, prevention is literally worth a pound of cure.
Pair of socks. Because if your feet are ready, so they are. Stow them in the plastic bag with a wool cap and gloves and will remain clean and dry and provide extra cushioning for your phone.
Fixed blade. Fixed blade knives require more space, but are more durable and versatile than their foldingCounterparts. Keep a knife in the backpack, in your survival kit and a Leatherman multi-tool belt will ensure you always have a sharp blade when it really counts.
Full-sized roll of TP: Nature calls at least a timely manner. Be prepared to put a roll of toilet paper in a Ziploc freezer bag and store in your backpack. Married with children, strategically placed rolls of toilet paper in the glove compartment of our ATVs, and in our backpacks.
Regardless of the contentThe kits are useless if you are comfortable with them. Buy good quality products and practice with your family before you have an emergency. Keep medicines and perishable products and the inventory of fresh content at least twice a year.
