Survival Kits To Make

My family and I have to travel for the upcoming holidays. We need to know what we need to take with us and the kits are too pricey. So what do you put in a winter weather survival and road side kits???

This is a subject I know very well as I write on,
lecture on, and teach survival for the average
person.

The real problem in what to put in a kit you build
is the knowledge you have as to how to properly
use such a kit.

Also, since there can be limited space for a kit,
and/ or that you might have to carry it by hand,
the quantity of the bulk and the weight is an issue.

What you must always remember is that there
are four things you must provide for in any type
of survival situation: Food, Water, Shelter,
and Protection. The first three are self-explanatory.
However, Protection means much more than
the typical, first impression. It is a very complex
provision because it means; Protection from the
elements of nature, AND the nature of man.

Protection means clothing sufficient to handle
whatever weather that might be encountered.
It means the proper mental preparedness of
how to cope with a sudden misfortune of any
type. It also means supplies that would be
necessary to provide for what you might need
if the misfortune could last for a long while.
It doesn't mean you must carry a firearm, or
any other type of weapon (other than a good
knife). But, it does mean you must be as
prepared mentally for any type of hazard that
can possibly befall you. I always teach,
"Expect the Best! Prepare for the Worst!
Take what comes!"

The largest problem with people today is
that we have become so used to living in
a protected society that the imagination
does not let us even consider just how
bad our situation can become in the turn
of a moment. We all have a will to survive;
to continue to live on. However, we just do
not imagine enough of the worst type of
situation. We never consider the possibility
to be very great. We confuse 'possibility'
with 'probability'. Just remember that the
possibility of anything is always 50/50.
It is the probability that may be very low,
but the possibility is still 50/50. Our own
preparedness must remember, and heed
this.

I will give you a list of things that you can
choose from to take. You, however, must
decide what you would most likely need
to take. I make kits for people all the time,
but I always have to take into consideration
of their level of skill, knowledge, and training.
I make small kits, but further suggest larger
types of 'pack kits'. Even the small ones
that can be placed, or carried anywhere must
be developed for the individual. Each item is
carefully selected so as to provide the way
for a person to survive most anything, but
the skill, knowledge, and training is very
critical. I use many examples of where some
have had everything they needed to survive
a situation, but have died. They may have
had everything tangible, but lacked the
mental preparedness to survive.

I very highly commend you for thinking of
this issue in advance. Most people do not.
I do suggest that you get a copy of a Boy
Scout Field Book as a good guide if you
lack the training for this type of situation.
There are many books out there, even one
that I have written, but the Scout Field Book
covers much to be a great help. I still use
mine a lot.

Disaster Supply Kit
(As suggested by the National Hurricane Center)

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for
3 to 7 days
Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
— foods for infants or the elderly
— snack foods
— non-electric can opener
— cooking tools / fuel
— paper plates / plastic utensils
Blankets / Pillows, etc.
Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
Special Items - for babies and the elderly
Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
Flashlight / Batteries
Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra
battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards
- Banks and ATMs may not be available for
extended periods
Keys
Toys, Books and Games
Important documents - in a waterproof container
or watertight resealable plastic bag
— insurance, medical records, bank account
numbers, Social Security card, etc.
Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
Vehicle fuel tanks filled
Pet care items
— proper identification / immunization records /
medications
— ample supply of food and water
— a carrier or cage
— muzzle and leash


The above kit supplies can be trimmed to fit the particular
circumstances.

For a small 'Kit in a Can' to keep with you
at all times, the following can be put into a
one, or three pound coffee can. (Keep in a
pack, at work, at home, under the rear se

2009-10-06 17:31:24 by Mandie

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I'm building a mini surivial kit and I want everything to fit inside an altoids tin. Need ideas on what to put in it.

single edged razor blade with edge protector, small copper wire wound in a coil for snares and repairs, flint and steel for fire,some cotton balls for tender (smeared in vaseline and wrapped in saran wrap),mini compass,fish hooks, split shot and fish line,packet of dried soup mix, a couple of tea bags, if you still have a little room, add a couple of aspirin tablets. and that is about all you need for a small kit. save the larger and more complex stuff for a bigger kit in your pack.

2009-02-17 10:58:09 by Oliver Clozoff

Price: $9.99 $5.56

nylon sheath
magnesium alloy fire starter
full tang stainless steel blade, black

Ok, so I'm making college survival kits for 3 of my closest senior friends. I have a budget of about $75 (excluding buying the baskets to put the gifts in), so that's $25 each. This is what I have so far:
-Playing cards ($3 each)
-Stress balls ($2 each)
-(2) 5-hour energy shots ($4 per person)
-(2) easy mac ($2 per person)

Please list the prices of the items

You could use big plastic bowls (from Walmart/Target/the dollar store) as your "baskets" and then they could use them for popcorn at college. You should definitely include some microwave popcorn and maybe some microwaveable ramen noodle cups or soup. You could add a coffee mug ($1 at a dollar store) and some tea or coffee bags if you think they'd use them. Sugarless gum or breath mints are also useful to keep you awake during boring classes. You could also include a small photo album ($1 at Michael's craft stores) or a picture frame with a photo of the four of you (if you're all friends).

2009-04-26 08:41:11 by Curious1

Price: $64.00 $19.57

Nylon sheath stores a G.I. can opener, flashlight, animal snare, fishing equipment, and matches
Knife measures 15.25 inches overall with a 10-inch 420 stainless steel mixed edge, clip-point blade
Black cast metal handle with compass built into butt cap; detachable hand guard

I have a small bag for my jewelery, repair-sewing kit, make-up box, and hair-accessories, it's all in one. And of course I have a small travel suitcase with wheels and a hanging hook to prevent my costumes from creasing or becoming clumped up. And I always carry 3 of everything in my costumes for any mishaps, mistakes, tears not noticed, stains not seen or to replace for any other reason. As well as my props. Am I missing anything else?

That's a pretty good start. I would also suggest if you don't have this already to make sure you have a back-up copy of your music and also it should be on both tape and CD. Most restaurants and other gigs now have CD players but you occasionally you still come accross someone who only has a tape player but then theres also the possibility of the CD player not working for one reason or another. Also with CD's make sure you always use a professionally made disk or a CD+-R because CD+-RW's do not work well in older machines which are still prevalent enough to make this an issue. I would also suggest you not forget emergency health items such as feminine products in case something comes unexpectedly and some aleeve(or your prefered analgesic) for headaches, soreness, and even menstrual cramping. Also make sure you have a tweezers, if not for last minute beutification keep them in case you ever dance over broken glass or get a sliver from a wood floor (It happens!). Bandaids would also be a goood thing to have incase you ever get a small injury, they also work well to cover spots on your feet if you get blisters from your dance shoes (if you wear them). Deodorant is always something you should pack as well as perfume. That way you can reapply them just before going on to ensure you smell you best. Crazy glue or frey check are great for stopping a broken strand of beads from continuing to worsen. If you have vision problems it's always a good idea to pack spere glasses or contacts/solution. A towel to wipe your self off with is nice to have. Also, talcum powder is good to sprinkle on sweaty hands when using a prop so it does not fly out of your hands.

Here's some sites you may want to check out
http://www.middleeasterndance.net/GoPro. html
http://www.shira.net

2007-08-13 08:54:51 by the_ghostfairy_returns

My friend is going to away to school and I want to make her a cheap and fun survival kit. She already has the essentials like laundry supplies and pencils. Any ideas? Oh she goes to a school that doesn't allow food in her dorm!

Black, white, navy thread and sewing needles. Safety pins. Quarters for the laundry. First aid kit.

2009-08-18 20:06:13 by liz