Rec and Sports

Making The Best Survival Packs Possible

Survival packs can be bought pre-made or you can make your own. It will not matter which one you have as long as there is one for you to use. Survival packs often mean the difference between survival and death. When buying a pre-made survival pack there are many to choose from. You can purchase a survival pack for one, two, or four people. You can buy a fanny pack or a back pack depending on how large or small you want it to be.

If there is an emergency it is important that you have all the contents you will need to keep you and your family alive. First of all, space for your survival pack will be limited so do not over do it, but you want to be sure you have all the essential survival gear you will need. It may be a good idea to make a check list before starting on making your survival packs.

Your survival pack should be easy to carry so that you are not easily tempted to live not take it with you. A disaster can strike at any time and you will need to be prepared. Being mentally prepared when a disaster strikes is the most important thing you can do. You do not put this in a survival pack but it will keep you alive just as much as food will. Everyone needs first aid and survival knowledge. Research these things and learn everything you can.

One of the things to consider is if anyone in your family wears glasses or takes prescription medication. If they do it may be a good idea to put an extra pair of glasses and an extra prescription in your survival pack. Some doctors will agree to write an extra prescription to keep stored on case of a disaster if being without this medicine can be life threatening.

Find a bag you can carry comfortably. Your bag should be large enough to carry your kit but not too large. You will also need to decide if you want this bag to be waterproof. I will list several essential survival pack contents. You will need to determine which ones you want in your pack.

Another essential part of a survival pack is a first aid kit. Some first aid kits are water proof if you buy one that is not then you can simply put it in a Ziploc bag. Putting any gear that can be damaged by the weather into Ziploc bags is a good idea. A great start to a survival pack is aspirin, suture kit, antibiotic cream, tape, gauze, and various sizes of bandages. Check to see if you have duplicate things because your first aid kit may already have some of these things.

You will also want to have a Swiss army knife, sharpening stone, compass, handheld can opener, and flint rod. These are all things that you could possibly need in many different situations. You should also think about adding a snake bite kit and water purification tablets. If you do not want to add the water purification tablets you can boil water for ten minutes to make it safe to drink.

Having a disposable lighter in your survival packs is a smart thing to do. Some people even feel the need to add fishing equipment such as fishing line, hooks, and lures. You will also want to add bottled water, food, and a flashlight. These are all very important. You need to be aware of any expiration dates. You will also need to make survival packs for different situations. If you are going camping make one for that. You should also have a survival pack at home in case of natural disaster. Keeping a survival pack in your car is a good idea too.

When emergency strikes, it’s too late to get everything you want in one place. Ensure that you are ready for the unexpected with a survival pack. Don’t be left unprepared again!