Share your survival kit tips with other wilderness travelers. Maybe you have created your own homemade kit? I’m sure you have some good points to share.
Here are a few general guidelines that can be of help to you:
Include items needed to address emergencies that may occur on your wilderness trip. Pick items that will help you to survive!
There’s no way to prepare for every conceivable emergency, so you need to make wise choices for your limited space. Do whatever you can to cut down on the size and weight, or you'll find yourself with an emergency kit that weighs as much as your pack and that would just defeat the purpose. Choose items that have more than one purpose whenever possible.
Actually, the simple act of thinking about and putting together survival gear before a trip can mentally prepare you to deal with a wilderness survival situation.
Lets learn from each other
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From Top To Bottom
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Messenger bag survival kit
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Thrift Store Survival Kits
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Homemade survival kit
I have made a survival kit that fits in two large plastic bags (ziplock). These can be used for many things.
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Simple survival kit
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I keep a bug out bag handy at all times. Here are the contents:
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Pocket Survival Kit You Probably Haven't Thought About
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REAL SURVIVAL KITS
Ok I have been coming to this site for some time now, and I amazed at how the BIG thing is making these tiny little survival kits. If you need to add things ...
Glasses for your survival kit
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Make your own survival kit
Get a lot of ideas for your wilderness survival kit:
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I’m a preparedness junkie. I like to keep the following items with me all the time in a watertight container that fits in a jacket pocket.
1 pc - Tealight ...
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Suggestions on special items to add to your wilderness emergency kit:
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How It All Began....
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Water filter in your hiking stick
Ideas how to put a water filter in your hiking stick.
