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For anyone that will be traveling through the wilderness, a properly crafted survival kit may mean the difference between life and death. There is no way to prepare for every possible situation you may encounter, but a well prepared hiker will have a good idea of potential dangers that they may face. While there are store ready survival kits available in most Sporting Goods stores, they cannot provide the same benefits as a homemade survival kit. Putting together a survival kit that is unique to your environment and experience may very well be the key to your survival.
A well crafted survival kit should be well enough equipped to allow you to be alone and without assistance for 72 hours, which is the amount of time that the majority of survival situations are resolved. Here are a few key components that no survival kit should be without:
•Multiple means to start a fire. Fire can provide warmth, the ability to cook food and sterilize water and can provide protection from parasites and predators. A simple book of matches is not enough for a survival kit. You should have a lighter, a healthy supply of strike anywhere matches stored in a waterproof container, and ideally will have a fire starting kit that works even when wet.
•Multiple light sources. A reliable, strong flashlight can make a huge difference while trying to navigate at night. A good second option is a head lamp or a slow burning candle. The candle can also be used as a source of warmth and a means to dry small bits of wood for starting a fire.
•Space blanket. These can be used to construct a crude shelter or you could simply wrap yourself in it to protect yourself from the elements.
•Basic first aid kit. This doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, but should at least contain various sizes of bandages, gauze, tweezers, and antibiotic ointment.
Wire or cords, emergency food, a compass and a cutting tool are also highly recommended for any kit. This is certainly not a complete list of the necessities for an appropriate survival kit, but it is a solid foundation to work from.
What else can I help you with?
What is different to a surival kit and a first aid kit?
A first aid kit is for medical use a survival kit is for survival in some emergency like getting lost in the jungle, mountains, at sea. A survival kit should contain a first aid kit.
How can you make your own crystal?
yes with a kit
How do you make your own body kit?
you have to use fiberglass
What kind of products are required to make a wilderness survival kit?
There are different things that are required in a wilderness survival kit. You will need a sharp knife, a rope, a canteen or something to carry water in, matches to start a fire, and food.
Where can you get Nancy drew sleuth kit?
There is no actual Nancy Drew sleuth kit, but you can make your own.
What is a personal survival kit for?
A personal survival kit is for your personal needs. Any thing that you need to use or take or eat everyday. Just have your kit in a easy to get to location.
How do you make a DNA model without using a model kit?
Make your own
Where can you buy make your own lipstick kit?
hobbies & collectibles
What is the best weapon for a survival kit?
knife
What items and level of quality are needed for an adequate survival kit for varied activities?
A survival kit needs to supply, or give you the tools to furnish, MEDICAL CARE, SHELTER, SIGNALLING to attract rescue and SUSTENANCE. The ultimately simple survival kit is a good quality knife and reliable fire starter. If you are preparing for a survival kit you may consider also for how many people are you preparing for.
What spy gadgets can you make from an altoids tin?
An Altoids tin can be used for a number of things. It can house a tiny camera, or even act as a holder for a survival kit or first aid kit.
What might hypothetically be included in a zombie survival kit?
A zombie survival kit might include fire weapons, bombs, knives and other things that are necessary to fight against zombies. A zombie survival kit should also include bandages, disinfection materials and medicines.
