Survival Kit
A survival kit can be pocket-size or considerably larger, depending upon the needs of each individual or situation.
We recommend maintaining a survival kit in each of these places:
- One survival kit for each outdoor sportsperson (camper, hiker, hunter, skiier, etc…)
- One survival kit for each motor vehicle
- One survival kit for each household
Here is a list of suggested items that should be included in a basic survival kit:
- Matches (Waterproof matches or matches in a waterproof container)
- High-energy snack
- Pocket knife
- Whistle (LOUD)
- Compass
- Reflector or hand mirror (for signalling)
- Insect repellent
- Bandage strips
- Tube of antibiotic ointment
- Lightweight space blanket
- Brightly colored (orange or yellow) plastic garbage bag
A motor vehicle survival kit should add these items:
- Enough sleeping bags or blankets for everyone in the vehicle
- Warm clothing
- A basic first-aid kit
- A reasonable supply of emergency water
- A reasonable supply of emergency food
- A flashlight with fresh batteries
- Candles and matches
- A shovel
- A saw or an axe
- A basic automotive tool kit
- Jumper cables
A home survival kit should add these items:
- A larger supply of food which can be eaten without the need for heat or electricity
- A larger supply of drinkable water
- A fully equipped first-aid kit
- At least two flashlights and maintain a supply of fresh batteries
- A supply of candles and matches
- A fire extinguisher
- A good supply of other necessities, such as prescription medicines
- If possible, a secondary heat source, such as a wood stove or a kerosene heater — along with a good fuel supply
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