Survival Kits

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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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: $30.00

Lightweight, ripstop nylon bag with waterproof zipper
Eight piece kit
Land to air rescue and SOS instructions

there really are people doing this

that would depend on whether you were a buyer or a seller, in tha latter case of course profit is sufficient point , so how was the movie?

2009-11-16 14:08:41 by ~~Birdy~~

Price: $49.99

Includes food, water, and emergency blankets
One 33-piece first aid kit
Sustains two people for three days

I want to prepare my family in case there is a huge earthquake . I know the basics,battery radio,batteries,firstaid kit,matches,canned foods,can opener,extra clothes,blankets,I even thought of having extra bags of dog and cat food for my pets.Any more suggestions? My main concern is what are the best containers to store water in? You know ones that won't collapse too easily if something should fall on it? I want to keep these containers outside in our shed since we do not have a garage. We live in the desert where the temp can get upto 120 degrees in the summer.Would this water be drinkable and safe to drink? whatever is left that won't evaporate that is,and how often should I change it out?To whoever answers,thank you very much.

check www.emergencyessentials.com

http://beprepared.com/category.asp_Q_c_E _137_A_name_E_Water

They have lots of good stuff including barrels for water. The water in the shed should be fine in one of their blue barrels. But you may want to refill it once in a while so it taste better if you need it.

You should consider a gun and lots of ammo. If not then maybe a bow and arrow and some arrows. Likely you will not need it in the desert for New Orlean type looters, but you may need a meal if it goes on for a while.

Always a knife, saw, rope and a striker for a fire.

You may want a large tarp in the desert to create a shady spot to sleep if the house is wrecked.

2007-09-10 20:32:11 by Red 7

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