Survival Kit
Aug 19, 2008 | candle kits
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It’s great to go outdoors and get away from it all. I do it every chance I get, both in Missouri and on vacation outside the state. No one ever expects trouble on an outdoor outing…and hopefully it won=t ever happen. But even on a day trip, a sudden storm or unexpected injury in your group can leave you a long way from help. A survival kit can mean the difference between trouble you can manage, and disaster. Here’s what you’ll need: A first aid kit…a pocketknife or quality hunting knife with a sharpening stone…a compass and map of the area you’re traveling… varnish-coated strike-anywhere stick matches in a screw top plastic waterproof container…a candle that’s at least 6″ tall and 3/4 of an inch wide…fire start tablets…a collapsible soft plastic water bottle…20-feet of nylon cord…a small bottle of water purification tablets…an air-force-type signal mirror…a plastic police-type whistle…one millimeter thick clear plastic sheeting…a space blanket…a penlight flashlight with spare batteries…and finally, something for energy: like jerky, hard candy or granola bars. The entire pack only adds about two pounds to your pack or canoe, without lightening your wallet much. A survival kit is like car insurance. Hopefully you’ll never need to use it, but in an emergency, you’ll be glad it’s there.
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August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Solid kit. I like …
Solid kit. I like it.
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Also it’s used for …
Also it’s used for reflecting campfire-heat, so you won’t get cold.
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
didn’t talk about …
didn’t talk about the knife enough!
a solid knife is a survival kit in and of itself!
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
It’s very handy. I …
It’s very handy. I include it for leave no trace purposes, you can build a fire on it without damaging the ground underneath. Also makes good emergency pan to cook in or boil water in. Some people say can use it as signalling mirror but this would be unlikely. Can also use bits of it for improvised fishing lures. Remember any items usefulness is only limited by imagination.
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
goos kit you got …
goos kit you got there
i got a question for anyone that might know, do any of you folks out there know why some people include tin foil or aluminum foil in their survival packs? thanks in advance….!
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
yes but the rest of …
yes but the rest of that is still great to have
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
in the jungle u …
in the jungle u only need a good machete and a flint
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
7000th view!woot!
7000th view!woot!
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
all good, but.
…
all good, but.
got with 100′ of para cord
a sharining stick not a stone
you should get a lighter and the matches
and a flair gun
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
will i need a …
will i need a flavor savor to go w/ my survival kit?
August 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Don’t forget to …
Don’t forget to learn first aid tehniques and navigation with map and compass BEFORE you hit the trail. And practise. Great video.