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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.
During an emergency you will need certain things to keep your family and your self alive. You will need to be aware that the space for your survival packs is limited so do not make a pack too large, but you will need to be sure you have the essential survival gear. Making a check list is a great way to start on your survival pack.
It is important to have a survival pack that you can easily carry around with you. You do not want to be tempted to live it behind because you never know when disaster will strike. The first thing you should do is mentally prepare for a disaster. This is not something that needs to be put in your survival packs but is just as important. It is crucial to your survival that you have survival and first aid knowledge. Do research and learn all you can about how to survive a disaster.
You may want to consider if a family member has glasses or prescriptions. Putting extras in the survival pack could be a very good idea. You could ask your doctor to give you samples or write a prescription for just this reason. If the prescriptions are to be taken daily your doctor will probably give it to you.
First you need to choose a bag that you can carry comfortably around. Your bag should not be so small that you can not fit everything in it but not so big that you can not keep it with you. You also need to determine if you are going to have a waterproof bag or not. I have a list of things you may want to consider putting in your survival pack.
A first aid kit is an essential part of survival. If your first aid kit is not water proof you may want to put it in a Ziploc bag to keep it safe. You may even choose to put most of your gear in Ziploc bags to protect it from the weather. Adhesive bandages of various sizes, roll of gauze, tape, antibiotic ointment, suture set, and a bottle of aspirin are a very good start to your survival pack. Your first aid kit may have some of these things, so be sure to check it. You do not need duplicate things; it will just take up room.
A Swiss army knife, flint rod, compass, and handheld can opener are also good to add to your pack. These things could come in handy in several situations. A snake bite kit and tablets to purify your water are also very good ideas. You can boil your water for ten minutes and it will be safe for drinking if you do not want to add the water purification tablets.
A smart thing to add to any pack is a disposable lighter. You may even decide to add equipment for fishing such as hooks, line, and lures. Bottled water, flashlights, and food should be in every survival pack. Keep an eye on the expiration dates though. Survival packs should be made for all kind of different disasters. A pack for camping or for your car is a good idea. Also make sure you have a home survival pack for natural disasters.
When disasters happen, it’s too late to get everything you need together. Ensure that you are ready for the worst case scenario with survival packs. Never be afraid of being unprepared again!
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Posted in Outdoors · November 18th, 2009 · Comments (0)