Article by Allaric Saltzman
Survival Kits The Contents of A Survival Kit
Survival kit is a compact kit of basic tools and equipments, which act as an aid in emergency for survival.Survival kit is a life saver for military aircraft, spacecrafts and lifeboats. Different variety and sizes areavailable and it contains tools and supplies with basic shelter and assistance to find the way to help.Generally, a survival kit includes a knife, matches, fish hooks, LED flashlight, first aid kit, sewing kit, andlaser pointer with long-life batteries..
A survival kit, as the name indicates, is a kit of tools and supplies for survival in case of emergency ormishap. A survival kit should be waterproof, systematic, visible, accessible, and comfortable to carry andeasy to use. Organize the survival kit's items according to location, length of trip, and your activities.Keep all your priorities updated, list all you needs regarding shelter, fire, food, water and first aid.
For navigation, signaling and references purposes: compass, maps, hand held signal flares, surveyingribbon, flashing light, garage bags, cell phones, signal mirror, whistle, and laser pointer. Survival manualis also very important.For shelter and warmth: the main items are garbage bags, rope, solar blanket, sleeping bags, Duct tape,folding saw, large knife, pocket knife and space blankets, and large plastic trash bag. For water and food:purification tablets and drops for water, tin can, zip lock bags, water filtering device, heavy dutyaluminum foils, canned food, fishing line and gear, snare wire and gill net are the important items tocarry for water and food. For health and first aid the contents are bandages, band aids, surgical razors,rubbing alcohol, adhesive tapes, disinfectant pads, gauze pads, surgical stapler, aspirin, eyeglasses,sunscreen lotion, antibiotic cream, sanitary pads, and eye drops with first aid tape. Flexible survivalmaterials: fixed blade knifes, water bottle, candles for fire starting, and light, trash bags, Swiss armyknife and needle and thread for repair of clothes and equipment. For safety purposes life jackets,survival and first aid booklet, outfits, wool socks, wool sweater and fire extinguisher.The range of survival kits includes mini kit and vehicle kit for general use. Mini kits include few basictools and equipments. Small compass, fishing hooks, first aid box, candles, knife and blade are somebasic items for mini kits. Vehicle kit includes food items, first aid kit, water purification items, knives, firestoves and clothes.