Survival Kit Essentials: What You Need to Know
04 Jun 2024
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Survival Kit Essentials: What You Need to Know
- Emergency survival kits come in various shapes and sizes. It could be a bunker that is stocked with months or years' worth of a supply of food, water, and equipment to a credit-card-sized multi-tool in your wallet and the clothes on your back, these kits are essential. If you are not prepared for an emergency, you become a burden to those who have taken the time to set aside supplies and equipment. This article will focus on assembling a basic short-term emergency kit, designed to sustain you for approximately three days.
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Food and Water for at Least Three Days
- Non-perishable food: Canned goods, dried food, or Meal, Ready-to-eat. Special needs: Food, formula, and drinks for small children or babies.
- Water for drinking: At least 3 liters per person, per day.
- Water purification and Hydration: A means to purify the water.
- Water for washing and cooking.
- Cooking equipment: Gas cooker, alcohol/fuel burner, or even an open fire.
- Can opener: Compact can opener.
- Pet supplies: Don't forget food for your beloved pets.
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Warmth/Protective Clothing and Footwear
- Sleeping gear: A sleeping bag or wool blanket is crucial.
- Footwear: Sturdy boots or shoes are essential for walking through difficult terrain.
- Socks: Warm, dry socks are extremely important.
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Hygiene
- Toilet paper.
- Soap and/or hand sanitizer.
- Paper towels, tissues, and/or moist wipes.
- Sanitary products: For the women in the family.
- Nappies: For those with children.
- Oral hygiene: Toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Plastic rubbish bags: Besides the obvious uses, they have a multitude of survival uses.
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Medical
- First-Aid Kit: first-aid kits come in various sizes; get a few to keep in different locations.
- Medications: Prescriptions, pain relief, allergy medication, etc.
- Natural remedies: Herbs and remedies to help soothe and calm you both physically and emotionally.
- First-aid knowledge: Carry a basic first-aid book.
- Optional: A lightweight titanium hip flask with a distilled solution of your choice can help calm nerves after a traumatic experience
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Communications
- Radio: A battery, hand-cranked, or solar-powered radio to get updates on the situation.
- Cell phone: If cellular communications are available, a charged cell phone is necessary and a means to charge via solar.
- Lighting
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Tools
- Multi-tool: Such as those made by Leatherman or similar, which are versatile and useful in various scenarios.
- Knife: A multi-purpose knife or survival tool.
- Digging tool: Folding shovels are extremely useful and can be easily stored in your vehicle, carried or in other convenient locations.
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General Equipment
- Cordage: A good length of paracord, a popular and versatile choice for your emergency or survival kit.