Wilderness Survival Kits

I am trying to put together a wilderness survival kit to start hiking im planning on hiking a trail that will take about three days and im trying to pack as light as possible so what are some things that i NEED to have in the pack?

mre's, knife, fire starter, map, first aid kit, cell phone, emergency blanket (the little plastic one), water and purification tablets, compass or gps, shelter (something to make a lean to), sleeping bag

2008-04-14 17:16:14 by Swang

PLEASE READ: Shown are the various items essential to last ditch outdoor survival. Description and uses of items. I#39;ve been getting some ...

Ok, i know yall are thinkin im a a paranoid freak, but i dont really worry about crap. This kinda topic just intrests me...(PS as a survival gun I mean defense and hunting)

1.Savage model 24 over and under rifle and shotgun combo 22/ 12 gauge.
2. A Blond.
3. A Brunet
4. A Red Head
5. A set of industrial strength ear plugs ( for when they start bickering).
That will do it.

D58

2007-07-30 10:13:28 by survivaldude

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How mini?
For a single item: a good fixed blade knife.
Second item: a knife sharpening tool.
Third: method of producing fire. Some prefer waterproof matches or stick matches in a water proof container. I always preferred a "flint and magnesium block" which when used with the knife above will produce more flames even in the wettest conditions.
Water purification tablets.
Salt or bullion cubes.
The other items depend upon the location you travel and your personal abilities. In no particular order:
Safety pins (assorted sizes including Diaper pins)
Kevlar line (SpiderWire or other fishing line) best to have one light weight (5 lb) and one heavy (50 lb or greater)
Several sizes of fish hooks
Gauze bandages (and Band-Aids)
Precision forceps or tweezers
Pain killers (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen)
Space blanket (aluminized Mylar)
Aluminum foil (also be used to make a signal mirror)
Sewing kit (several size needles and threads)
Clean white cotton handkerchiefs
Some find use for a compass, whistle, duct tape, multifunction tools including "Swiss Army knives" and bulk chocolate blocks.

If you have the room or weight limit high enough include an extra pair of heavy socks, an Ace (elastic) bandage, several feet of leather strip, allergy medication (Sinus relief) and some iodine.

A map of the area entered is always a plus.

2006-09-03 14:38:21 by Big Boss the Iron Maiden

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We carry ours in the truck at all times. You never know when you will need it. It basically an old army gas mask bag with a compass, signal mirror, matches, lighter, small portable stove with a mess kit, plastic tent, bowie knife, flares, ghee, salt tablets, packets of electrolyte mix, hooks, line, sinkers, first aid kit, a weeks supply of medication, credit card and cash, duct tape, whistle, there is more but can't think of it at the time.
nylon cord, power bars, hand cranked flashlight, safety pins, survival blankets, water purification tables, ziplock bags.

Mine is pretty small:

1) Matches in waterproof container and butane wind-proof lighter
2) Compass
3) Flint and steel (plus a zip-lock bag with dryer lint and steel wool)
4) My Gerber multi-knife (or Swiss Army knife - I trade off depending on the outing)
5) Space blanket
6) Shake to charge flashlight
7) 100ft of 550 cord
8) Needle / thread / extra button and 2 band-aids
9) Folded up trash bag (poncho)
10) A 1/2 roll of Toliet Paper in a double zip-lock bag (can't believe no one else has this on their list !!!)

#10 has saved my *ss (pun intended) more than any other item in the kit. It makes you a HERO to anyone in your group that needs it too.

10 items that all fit in a small fanny back, or can be easily stashed in the cargo pockets of my Camelback hydration system (2L).

2008-04-24 04:42:52 by bainofmyexistance

1. When lost in the wilderness, what is your greatest danger?
A. Starvation and Lack of Pure Drinking Water
B. Attack by wild animals, ecspecially at night
C. Fear and Panic
2. How do you locate the North Star?
A. Draw a line between the last 2 stars in the big dipper's "bowl"
B. Follow the line of Orion's belt
C. Find Sirius and look 45 degrees to the right
3. Which of these is the best survival kit container?
A. A backpack
B. An empty coffee can
C. A Cardboard box
4. You are caught in a thunderstorm, what do you do?
A. Take shelter under a lone tree
B. Crouch down with your hands on the ground
C. Submerge yourself in a lake
5. Your friend is suffering from hyothermia, do you...
A. Remove her wet clothes and wrap her in a warm blanket
B. Walk her around to get her blood flowing
C. Give her alcohol to warmup
6. Most plants with this color are poisonous....
A. Blue
B. White
C. Black
To Benthewillit: By locate the north star, I mean to find it to help you navigate, not to visit it.
Wilderness survival quiz! Part 2 is coming soon!

1.C - unless you're in a desert wilderness, there'll always be a means to find water and food, if you're patient. Wild animals are usually more scared of you then you are of them and will generally leave you alone if you stay away from their young and aren't carrying around something like a raw steak (mountain lion) or a granola bar (bears). So, not being able to keep your head, running around wildly without thinking things through, seems like the worst thing a person would have to deal with....
2.A - Learned that from my Mom... the North Star is part of the Little Dipper's handle.
3.B - A coffee can can be water proof in the event of rain or a river crossing. You don't want bandages to get wet or medicine to get diluted/contaminated. You don't want a knife to get water damage either.
4.B - A lone tree could get struck by lightning, taking you with it. Same with lake water... and since water is a GREAT conductor of electricity, all the more reason to stay clear of it. Getting close to the ground is the best way to avoid getting struck.
5.A - Trying to get the blood to flow will only cause your friend to lose what little body heat she has left, since your body will try to conserve core temperature for as long as possible and walking around would just cause the warm blood to go to the outer extremities and cool off. Alcohol could kill her.... wrapping her in a warm blanket seems like the best option of them all.
6.B - Wasn't sure about this one... but I know mistletoe is highly poisonous.... and it has white berries... also, most of the nightshade plants have white flowers, if I'm not mistaken, so white seemed like a good choice.

How'd I do?.... if I flunked, my dad would be very disappointed. ;)

2006-08-27 14:51:55 by Big Boss the Iron Maiden