Survival Equipment
It doesn’ t matter if you’ re taking the family on a camping trip for the weekend, or if you’ re going on the hunting trip you’ ve been planning for months, there are certain things you need to have in order to be prepared for the worst. Below I am going to cover the most critical things you should have in your possession in the event you become lost in the wilderness. Conquering nature is not possible, but adapting to it and surviving it is!
Here is a list of items you will need in your survival pack. If you don’ t have these items handy in a backpack you should acquire them immediately for the future and always keep your bag in an easy-to-access part of your home, or on you in the event you go out into the wilderness.
Water- This is the most important item to have with you. It is crucial to keep yourself hydrated. You don’ t know how long you could be without a good supply of water, so use it sparingly. I recommend carrying a plastic canteen.
Water Purification Tablets- Water purifying tablets are a handy item to have in the event you run out of water. You should find a water source that is running. NEVER drink water that is still. Water that is still can be stagnated and have some very nasty bacteria; causing you to have severe diarrhea and vomiting which will lead to dehydration.
Roll of String- I recommend taking a roll of string. 1 / 8 inch nylon string works well. This can be used to tie limbs together to make a shelter, for tying sharp objects to sticks for a makeshift weapon, and for setting hunting traps. There are several other ways the string will come in handy as you are in the woods.
Bic Lighters- I carry 2 Bic lighters with me in a waterproof bag such as GLAD in the event they get wet. The reason I say Bic is because if they become wet, they will dry out quickly and be back in working order in no time. They are also one of the most reliable lighters for the price.
Waterproof Matches- I would also have a box of waterproof matches. You never know, you may need them too.
Flint Rock- Okay, I know we are going overboard with fire, but take it from me, you do not want to spend the night in woods without a fire and certainly if it’ s cold and raining. What if you lost your bag of lighters and your waterproof matches suck and won’ t work properly? You can never be too prepared.
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