Home Based Biz
Idaho, United States

Survival Kit-Build Your Own!

A survPocket Stainless Steel Credit Card Sized Survival Emergency Toolival kit/pack  is just what it sounds like, a kit or duffel bag or pack, a fanny pack, a purse, maybe just a Sucrets tin, but basically what a survival kit comes down to is a container holding items that will help you survive.

This can be anything from surviving a Saturday morning after partying ’till the wee hours, to living through a hurricane.  Or, how about a pack with enough gear in it to survive for 3 days after a massive flood like Katrina?

I’d be willing to bet my AK-47

The AK-47 was first adopted in 1949 by the Sov...

Image via Wikipedia

that there were a bunch of people stranded on rooftops by the rising water that could have used a couple gallons of  safe drinking water.

Or for that matter, ever been caught in a blizzard and couldn’t drive out of it?  I have, no fun, don’t want to do that again. The big difference is I am here writing this now, but without the survival kit in my truck I might not be.

I spent almost 2 days freezing my ass off, shoveling out when I could and waiting for the blizzard to end.  Without the food in my kit and sleeping bag, not to mention the shovel and axe the two of us probably wouldn’t have lived, four other folks down the road didn’t.

Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes so emergency kits should be just as diverse.  The basic Grab-N-Go kit for an earthquake evacuation in California is going to be way different than a Blizzard Auto-Kit like I had.  But they all perform the same way in that they make it a lot easier to stay alive!

For just a basic Grab-N-Go survival pack that would be pretty much universal in scope, here’s a short list of necessaries.  Of course this is configured from my perspective here in North Idaho and if you live in L.A. yours would contain things mine doesn’t and vice-verse.

Let’s say an evacuation order was being broadcast on TV and radio maybe even cops with bullhorns, but the deal is you have to go and go now!  No time to pack, just grab what you can and run for it, what would you grab? Your laptop?  Your aquarium? YourWinter & Snow Survival KitChristmas presents? Your golf clubs? None of the above, right?

Although I could make an argument for the laptop, these other things are not necessary for survival and would only slow you down.

If you are prepared for this scenario you would have a pack with food and water for at least 3 days, an emergency blanket or two, a small first aid kit, some extra clothing (socks, jeans, light jacket) a flashlight and batteries, fire starting tools, a knife, and any medication that is necessary.

Everybody has their own “necessary” survival equipment.  I personally have 7  Grab-N-Go kits scattered in strategic places in my home, office and vehicles. Hidden, but close to hand if I have to run for it with little warning. These packs all contain the emergency survival items and tools that one person would need to live for at least 3 days.  In case of marshal law or marauders, even irate citizens, 3 of the kits have pistols and ammo as well as an extra knife, road flares, and para-cord.

I have included in all the kits a basic  first-aid-hygiene mini-kit that could double as a water container or coffee mug.  There are also fishing hooks, mono-filament line, a compass and magnesium fire-starters.  A plastic tarp and 2 mylar-space blankets for sleeping, an emergency water filter unit and iodine crystals that are supposed to handle 2 hundred gallons of drinkable water,  some plastic garbage bags, a whetstone, some extra socks and that’s it.

Remember, these Grab-N-Go kits aren’t supposed to Quakehold! 70280 Grab-n-Go Emergency Kit, 2-Person 3-Day Back Packbe anything fancy, just to help you survive until the emergency is over or you find a safe place.  My kits, with everything, including 2 liters of water, weigh just over 20 lbs.  Adding the weapons and ammo could be as much as 5 more lbs.  I think I could hike to my safe zone(about 10 miles) without too much difficulty packing 25 lbs.

That is the ultimate test of a survival kit, can you carry it for a ways if you have to? Will the supplies last until you find relative safety? If your survival kit/pack  can be easily accessed,  contains  relevant, life-saving equipment, and is compact and light enough for hiking, you have a winner!


Related Blogs

Enhanced by Zemanta

Post comment as twitter logo facebook logo
Sort: Newest | Oldest

Valuable info provided I am quite happy to read this particular write-up..thanks with regard to presenting all of us nice tips.Excellent walk-through. I appreciate this kind of article.

Hi blog owner, hope all is well. You mind sharing the name of your theme? I would appreciate it much. Have a great afternoon. I adore this blog theme. How hard is it to customize? Would you be able to shoot me an email? I would love to get this theme and use it on some of my sites. Thank you in advance, Marcella.

I just sent this post to a bunch of my friends as I agree with most of what you’re saying here and the way you’ve presented it is awesome.

Well done mate. I agree most of wat was written here and this would make myself wanna come back for your blog! Book-marked! =))

Thanks for posting, I'm definitely going to check back.

good stuff, good info, good good good. heh

Valuable info discussed I am very happy to see this particular article..thanks for giving people nice info.Fantastic walk-through. I enjoy this write-up.

Just came upon your page and will check out additional ones. Seems like real good stuff.

What theme are you using on your site ? I really like the style. Thanks for the post.

I like your website. Really practical and very motivational. Thanks a lot. This will help me a lot.

I was just was doing some research and suprised by the article you posted. Read exactly what I searched too. Thanks!

Very informative post. Thanks for taking the time to share your view with us.

I dont usually comment on blogs but i have to tell you well done

I dont usually leave comments but i have to tell you awesome job

Interesting...and I agree pretty much with everything. Keep up the great work...I will definitely be back shortly Bob Perry, Work New York, 65 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007

Yo i love your blog, found it while randomly surving a couple days ago, will keep checking up please do visti mine if you wish :). Btw yesterday i was having troubles opening the site. Cya...

I really appreciate the way this website is laid out. I think it is top notch. If you dont care me asking what theme is it? Thanks.

Expert WordPress 1.0 by Alex Sysoef is the theme

Expert WordPress 1.0 by Alex Sysoef

Hi admin, I have a simple request. I was just googleing for some info on this topic you wrote and found this blog. Some really nice stuff you shared here, can I please share this post on my new website I am currently workin' on? It would be great:) I will check back again later to see how you responded. Thanks, Simon Hill.

Let me check out the site first, please

Very well written post, do you have an rss feed I can subscribe to?

I just subscribed to your RSS feed, not sure if I did it accordingly though? Good article by the way.

Simply want to say your article is as tonishing. The clearness in your post is simply spectacular and i can assume you are an expert on this subject. Well with your permission allow me to grab your rss feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please keep up the gratifying work.

You certainly deserve a round of applause for your post and more specifically, your blog in general. Very high quality material.

Hi, I apologize for requesting this question here, but I couldn't find a contact form or something so I felt like I leave my question here. I run a blogengine blog but I am receiving large amounts of spam. I see u use wordpress, is it simpler to control spam with wordpress or doesn't it make any difference? I hope you will respond to my comment or maybe send me an email with your answer if you don't want to approve the comment. Best regards, Annie

Annie; Spam is ubiquitous, the trick is to not let it discourage you.

Wow! I just happened to stumble on your site. this is really great stuff! I have added your site to my faves. I will be back!

This is very intresting, You are a very skilled blogger. I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your great post.

Hi Webmaster, commenters and everybody else !!! The blog was absolutely fantastic! Lots of great information and inspiration, both of which we all need!Keep 'em coming... you all do such a great job at such Concepts... can't tell you how much I, for one appreciate all you do!

Interesting information, may I use a part of it in my website?

Re; Reginald Wienecke, Aren't You?

This topic has been up for debate quite a lot of times but none of the posts were as detailed as yours. AdminI hope to see such quality posts from you in the future.

I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article.

Gracias por la punta!

Voy a añadir su blog a mi lista!

This blog is a great combination of suitable and useful information and well-written sentences that will certainly entice your sense and update you about new happening. Here I have found the information for which I was looking for long time.

Great resources. Wish i could locate more knowledge like this by others! Thanks!

Just came upon your article and will have a look at additional ones. Looks like seriously good stuff.

Yes! Fantastic piece, keep up the terrific work. This is the type of knowledge that ought to obtain worldwide recognition for it's art. A lot more authors should learn from you. This is precisely on the money.

I like this blog. Very practical and very motivational. Thanks a bunch. It’ll help me a lot.

Helpful info shared I'm really delighted to see this particular article..many thanks with regard to providing us nice info.Excellent walk-through. I enjoy this article.

What theme are you utilizing on your site ? I like the layout. Many thanks for the post.

Good blog! I genuinely love how it's easy on my eyes and also the facts are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified whenever a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your rss feed which need to do the trick! Have a nice day!

Thanks for the tip!

I am going to add your blog to my list!

The crisis is still hiting on american people!

Useful info discussed I am quite happy to see this particular write-up..many thanks for presenting us great material.Great walk-through. I enjoy this kind of post.

Certainly agree with what you said. Your explanation was certainly the least complicated to fully grasp. I tell you, I usually get annoyed whenever people comment on issues that they obviously do not know about. You managed to strike the nail on the head and spelled out everything without complication. Perhaps, people could get a sign. Will likely be back to obtain a great deal more. Thanks

Great information, a lot of thanks to the author. The idea is puzzling to me now, but in general, the usefulness and relevance is mind-boggling. Very much thanks once again and all the best .!

Great information and facts, a lot of thanks to the article writer. The idea is puzzling to me right now, however in general, the efficacy and significance is overpowering. Really very much thanks once again and best of luck!

Trackbacks

  1. Sifisdndsk says:

    2011…

    I’d have to examine with you here. Which is not one thing I usually do! I take pleasure in reading a post that may make folks think. Additionally, thanks for permitting me to comment!…

  2. Useful information…

    Your post was mentioned on our Philips universal remotes website…


 Powered by Max Banner Ads