In many cases in emergency survival kit, survival gear mostly remains untouched for months and years. This could be a case with frequent travelers and explorers who spend most of the time in globetrotting and hardly get time to pack and unpack their stuff.
But did you know about the seven kinds of important emergency survival kit items that survival experts recommend to these people who are staying outdoors? This kit is mandatory for every house and office to help you overcome the worst situations like a natural disaster or any miss-happening.
1. Emergency Food
To satiate your hunger during a crisis, rather stay alive, food is that essential item which you should have in your kit. Experts suggest having at least a minimum of a 3-day supply of durable food items like freeze-dried food and health bars. These have a relatively long shelf life and are easy to carry. In case, if you are with babies or pets, don’t forget to pack in pet food and baby food and formula in your emergency kit.
2. Emergency Water
Along with food, water is also at a high priority. Carry a minimum of a 3-day supply of three gallons of water per person. So that, you don’t stay dehydrated and your body functions smoothly. You will be needing it for hygiene and cooking purposes. If carrying bottled water, make sure it is not too old. And, replace it yearly. Experts recommend carrying specialize water which is package for emergency purposes and have a shelf life of 5 to 50 years.
3. Shelter and Warmth
Your home or office won’t be the right place to re-enter during emergencies. But you can still stay comfortable and protect under bad weather conditions. Only if you are well-equip with items like tents, vinyl tarps for ground cover, sleeping bags, rain ponchos, thermal blankets and hand, and body warmers.
4. First-Aid
In such conditions, there are higher chances of getting injure or ill. To take care of all this, experts stress on carrying a handy kit which should comprise of first-aid essentials. Like, bandages, thermometer, medicines, hydrogen peroxide to wash and disinfect wounds, antiseptic wipes, ample amount of cotton, antibiotic ointment, burn gel and scissors.
5. Sanitation and Hygiene
Deprived of plumbing facilities in times of crisis? Need not worry. You just need to carry a few simple things to make up for a temporary bathroom. These include a bucket which you can use as a toilet and a toilet seat for the toilet. Plus, you also need to have garbage bags and plastic ties, hand sanitize, paper soap, bar soap, tissues, toilet paper roll, and sanitary napkins in your kit to maintain cleanliness and hygiene around you.
6. Lighting and Communication
Prepare yourself for a power outage and lack of communication in emergency circumstances. Carry lanterns, battery-operated torches, radio, lighter, whistle for signaling, GPS navigation device, waterproof matches, mobile chargers, and some extra batteries.
7. Survival Gear
When stuck for help, reach out to your survival kit having essential tools and equipment. Like dust masks, heavy-duty gloves, plastic sheeting, shovel and ax, manual can opener, sturdy rope for towing, portable stove and enough fuel.
Other Items
Also carry things like a change of clothing, cash, sturdy shoes, eyeglasses, and stationery items. Like pens and papers in your emergency preparedness kit. You can add or adjust these items as per your knowledge. But try not to miss these as they make for a handy, versatile and portable survival kit.
To know more about it, find a detailed list of items in the info-graphic by More Prepared, an emergency preparedness expert.
