Your Emergency Survival Kit; there are many different types
(primary, personal, vehicle, backpacking etc.), but no matter what
type of kit you need, you basically have 3 options:
Some of these kits are good, some not so good, and the
prices can vary wildly. It is also naive and frankly dangerous to
buy an off the shelf survival kit, put it away, and think that you
are now somehow "Prepared".... you are not.
HOWEVER... If you do not plan to pursue your survival
and emergency preparedness planning any further, then BUY ONE.
Having an off the shelf emergency survival kit is 100 times better
than having nothing at all.
Another reason you might want to add to a survival kit
is because not everyone lives and works in the same environment.
Some people pursue hobbies that might require a specialized survival
kit, such as a backpackers survival kit or a Pilots survival kit . The point is, you
must evaluate your own situation, and prepare accordingly. Think
about your average week, where might you be when disaster strikes ?
What is your potential exposure level ? When you put some thought
into what you are actually preparing for, you increase your odds for
survival significantly. Most people spend a lot of time in their car
for example. You should keep an
emergency survival kit in your vehicle at all
times. First things first though, get your Primary emergency
survival kit assembled in your home, you can worry about your
secondary kits afterwards.
Now that you have the essentials in place, you can
concentrate on building a kit that is right for you. You have no way
of knowing if you will need to evacuate, or shelter in place. For
this reason, it is highly advisable to keep your kit together in a
backpack or "Go Bag" of
some type.
If you would like to learn about other specialized
survival kits and survival gear please select one below:
Share your survival kit, Go Bag, or tips for items you keep in your emergency gear. Whether its supplies in your home, or a small backpackers kit, we can all learn from others experiences.
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Ultimate survival tech +
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An unusal item
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Full time kit
I like to carry some basic gear on me full time, in case I'm not near any of my other kits when the need arises. I carry a Toologic SL3 knife, a lock blade ...
survival pants
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Arthritic Go-Bag or Old mans Giddy-up-go Bag
Serious weight restrictions have limited my EDC bag. This thread is for old geezers who still refuse to give up! I'm 65 years old, so I had to give serious ...
para-cord bracelet
A recent and popular survival idea is the Para-cord bracelet. A simple bracelet made by brading 550- 7 strand para-cord. Many are made without any other ...
Huricane Survival
My kit is pretty similar to all those listed here but what makes mine unique is the bag. Its not a bag at all. Its a cooler. Reasons why:
1) Its waterproof ...
Just an older guy........
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Without Rule of Law kit and 1st line of defense gear
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rapid travel vs life on your back
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important tools
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,raft ...
Australian survival - Rod Ansell
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Most important survival tool/ weapon
Survival kits are great to have. Rifles and pistols can also add a great dimension to survival and recreation. But, what one has to always keep in mind ...
Survival Fishing Kit
One time a friend and I went Bow hunting, not realizing that this day was also the opening day of duck hunting, and that we were in a very (very) popular ...
Survival Rucksack Contents
In my survival pack I have
Blades:
commando saw
1 fixed blade knife
2 folding knives
pack of razor blades
sterile scalpel handle and blades
Cordage:...
Most vital component
In the kits that I make there is one item I consider just as important as a good knife, and just as versatile.
That item is a "military rain poncho"...
A bag full of stuff
My day pack contents consist of a bag full of stuff. I have included a first aid kit, a fire starter kit, rope, compass, whistle, a shaker flashlight, signal ...
simple kit
I like to go with the kits you put together yourself. Instead of someone else deciding what you need you decide it yourself. Everyone is different, and ...
Cook Stove in a CAN!?
I did not include a pic, but videos can be found about these on Utube. Recently, a friend of mine came over and brought me a "can stove" He is laid off ...
thirsty
I try to think of every
situation that someone might need my help or self preservation. so i have things from,first aid,food, water,medical supply,weather ...
one mind any situation
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Don't forget bargaining chips
I have a few things that people may want to add to their "Go-Bag's". Mine is typical to most. It's located in my pick up truck locked and secure in the ...
My Car Kit
Emergency/Survival/Disaster Preparedness Kit
1 - Nylon backpack w/ carrying handle
1 - USAF Survival Manual (in zipper freezer baggie)
1 - Waterproof ...
When the system fails us. Id rather be a paranoid and prepared then be a unprepared skeptic.
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A word about MATCHES....
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Scottyd
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Medical Kit
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Portable shelter
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My Survival Kit
I carry only five items:
1. Military style stainless steel canteen cup, for cooking and cleaning
2. Military style canteen, w/ pouch, for water carry
...
FAR,FAR,FAR AWAY FROM HOME KIT
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BEING A LONG HAUL TRUCKER PUTS ME ALONG WAY FROM HOME , MISSISSIPPI.FROM LOS ANGELAS CA. TO THE HOUSE IS 2000 MILES. MY WIFE AND DOG ARE WITH ME,SO EVERYBODY ...
Ultimate survival tech +
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I got an Ultimate survival tech deluxe kit, It comes with a Sabercut saw a blast match, a starflash mirror, and 2 wetfire tinder cubes, all in a case like ...
Mountain Climbing 'Kit'
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My friend and I love going into the mountains in our area, so we need supplies that protect us from large animals, snakes, bugs, and even people. We live ...
Survival Gear In Layers
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When most folks talk about survival gear, it is one dimensional. I would suggest to all that you think about survival in layers. A localized disaster ...
Emergency survival kit 101
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Large plastic container or large back-pack
2-Folding knives(large and small)
survival knife
small axe
small baton
sharpening stone
disposable lighter
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Resourcefulness=confidence
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Have extra house provisions to Hunker down if necessary. One kit per vehicle, small daily buggout in case you can't return home and at least three day ...
Your doggie bug out bag
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Sometimes people don't think about their dogs until the bad stuff happens. If you prepare ahead, you won't have to think about it under duress. Some ...
The great backpack boondoggle
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Recently while at a flea market, I happened to look over and spy a nearly new Blackhawk Raptor x 100 backpack. Knowing that this was a pretty high dollar ...
Mountain biking/hiking
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I have quite a few things but it is still light weight
-camelbak capo(3liters of water carry backpack)
-CRKT m16-14sfg
-ka-bar tanto
-mountaineering ...
D.B's Kit
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1- Compact axe, 2 part handle/threaded
2- Throwing hatchets
1- Knife assortment 5 blades/rolling sheath
1- set of skinning/bone cutting tools
1- recurve ...
New Item....All the rage.
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Recently a prepping buddy introduced me to the paracord survival bracelet. It is pretty simple, you can make it yourself or buy it if you dont have time....
H.l stellingsma
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my kit
Isostar enery bars
Dextrose sugar Candy ( life savers )
Steel wool + 9 volt battery, Cotton flint, matches
D2 knife,whistle, mirror, compass,...
Important Winter Piece!
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Recently, I discovered a pretty cool piece of gear that I had never owned. IT is a very simple piece of equipment, and fairly inexpensive. The Candle ...
day hike or trail ride survival kit
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SOG seal team knife
storm proof matches
compass
magnesium fire starter
tinder (cotton balls, small dried splintered wood) in a watertight case
approx ...
My Bug-out bag
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I have different packs for different situations and durations. My 3 day pack starts with a hydration pack from Camelbak, it has 4 compartments, a large ...
Navigation
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You are in the wild, and find that you have lost, broken, or even have forgotten your compass. What do you do?
There are many tricks for finding your ...
