Making a Survival Kit

Create a Camping, Hiking, Trekking Survival Pack

Should you be considering a wilderness trip, have you considered what you need if things go bad?

The key to survival in adventures such as these is always to prepare. This article provides a simple report on important belongings you should put in your “survival pack” if you venture off of the beaten path… particularly when it is simply you and also a friend or two.

Remember, the goal of your survival pack is always to help you stay warm, dry, well fed, and eager for that unexpected. So, take this list and consider the environment you’ll be visiting; then find out if there exists anything you think you should add.

Things to consider in your survival pack list: 

• Maps
• Compass
• Hat, gloves, and further socks (in case you are going where it’s hot the whole night)
• At least one long-sleeve shirt, one pair of long pants, lightweight gloves, and scarf to help keep bugs away you through the night.
• Water (lots more than you imagine you will need, in re-fillable containers)
• Iodine tablets or another water-purifying tablets
• Emergency food (including high calorie trail mix, chocolate, energy bars, freeze-dried meals, etc.) - At least enough for one full extra day.
• Hiking boots
• Waterproof coat
• Tent (or tarp to create a lean-to)
• Sleeping bag
• Cooking utensils
• First aid kit including Vaseline (or perhaps antibiotic like Neosporin or Bacitracin) and non-medicated baby/talcum powder. Remember Vaseline is a good approach to heal and stop chafing on anything exposed to the wind, and baby powder is wonderful for heat rash.
• Whistle (all metal or 2 plastic whistles)
• Flashlight (preferably the brand new LED version with spare batteries; spare bulb if not the LED type)
• Pocketknife (preferably a multi-use knife like the Swiss Army variety)
• Waterproof plastic sheet (5x7 feet or larger)
• Water-resistant, shock-resistant wristwatch
• Sturdy plastic bags to carry water
• Fish hooks & fishing line
• Fully charged cellular phone or FRS hand-held radios that’s actually better in more remote areas
• Extra batteries to your cell phone or FRS radios
• Weather radio
• Waterproof matches or lighter and tinder
• Quality magnification glass (doubles to start a fireplace)
• Candle(s)
• 25 feet of cord/rope
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Chapstick (or lip balm)
• A coil of wire (at the very least 4 feet): Can be used for repairs, snares, drying line, etc.
• Wire cutters & pliers (unless your bank account knife has got the equivalent tools)
• Emergency blanket
• Waterproof poncho for emergencies)
• Snake bite kit (another one)
• Bivouac sack (large, bright-colored, waterproof bag you can actually crawl into)

If you choose to leave some of these items in the home, think about it carefully; what you leave in your own home could possibly be the missing important item for your survival.

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