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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