Disaster Survival Kits

Also, how long does a bottle of water last? Forever?

Check with your local Red Cross. Also water will keep for a decent amount of time if the correct conditions are observed, but not forever. Clean, preferably distilled water in a sealed container with quality preservatives lasting 5yrs is not unreasonable.

- David

2008-09-06 17:36:39 by Wu Zi Mu

www.Outdoorbasecamp.com A product review of 3 wilderness survival kits. We have a look and see how they meet the needs of shelter, water, fire ...

I've seen a surge in advertising so called "Disaster Survival Kits" for your home (even US Government sites recommending it). My friends are all hyped up for this after seeing how the Earthquake in Haiti hit the country. I just can't imagine that running to some room in my house to get a heavy backpack is such a good idea...besides that, the stuff i need after a earthquake is different than stuff i need after a hurricane or flood or whatever disasters there are (earthquakes: they recommend a tent....useless after Hurricane Katrina....water everywhere, people on roofs...)

The point is _to take it with you_, not to go back for it. A kit should be designed to contain the things you are most likely to need in the event of a disaster. If you live in a hurricane area, maybe not a tent, but a tarp to spread on some patch of dry land or roof. Everything in it should be in a waterproof container.

The minimum is water, food, crankable radio, light source.

2010-02-04 02:49:03 by Pedro

Price: $16.81 $9.40

(Pack of 2) These food bars have a great coconut flavor.
Each package contains 18 individually wrapped bars containing 200 calories each -- this prevents the loss of food by not having to break pieces off
They have a 5 year shelf life and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Sorry I had to ask in the hunting section, but you guys are the only ones who'd have a clue as to how to survive a massive disaster in my opinion- for those of us who dont know how to catch food would surely be the first ones gone!

Here's what I have in my Kit so far:
First AID kit for 2, plus AID kit for Dog.
Water filtration water bottle (filters up to 80 gallons without replacement)
MREs- 30 of them
Mini mag light
Mossberg 500 interchangeable barrels with 100 rounds of slugs/buckshot and several hundred #4 birdshot.
a few 20lb propane cylinders
a few 4lb propane cylinders
Coleman Camp stove
Cold weather clothing/parka
Flint/Magnesium Stick
Survival Knife with fishing line and hooks, light anywhere matches., etc


Anything else you think I should get... IN CASE...
GOt a Remington 597 .22LR, keep about 500 rounds, so Ill get some more

Have a Dodge Ram 4x4 with nice brush guard...

Great tips guys, thanks! Itll be tough to give a best answer!

Go here for good information on survival kits;
http://www.survivaltopics.com/survival/s urvival-kits/

You have a good start for a list, do add some plastic tarps they are handy for many things. I would also invest in a good light weight tent and quality back pack.

I prefer a hobo stove as you can find fuel for it about anywhere and they are light weight.

I agree with the suggestion to have a .22 rifle of some kind. 22 LR ammo is cheap, takes little space, its quiet and can take small game. It should be in everyone’s survival ( or bug out) kit. Have 4 bricks handy and that’s 2,000 rounds of 22 ammo. One brick of 22 lr (500 rounds) weighs about the same as one 25 round box of 12 ga shotgun shells. Also a long barreled 22 pistol like the Ruger mark 2 takes up little room in your gear.
I would also suggest a more extensive first aid kit, with suture kit and any medications you might need.
Some books on edible plants with photos would be a plus.
Some rope and cordage would be a good idea also.

I strongly suggest you read the great information on that survival site it has a wealth of information.

2009-10-05 08:21:45 by Peter Griffin

Price: $1.99

Im doing it for my science project i think that when you do a survival kit you need food and water and a first aid kit to last you for about 1 to 2 months for a disaster kit i have no idea and thanks

Check the FEMA website for their info on kits.

http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/supplyk it.shtm

2006-09-22 07:30:14 by sugarlovelytasteless

What metal are survival kits (for natural disasters ect) generally of?

Thanks!

usually steel. sometimes tin.
in damp environments or places with high salt content manufacturers prefer plastic/polymer.

2009-08-09 01:08:34 by Glitter Sniffer