Survival Kit

The contents of the survival kits depend on the type of terrain to be explored. As a general rule, keep the kit layered. This means that the most important items are placed at the most convenient area, preferably in the pocket or attached to the belt. Less important and more bulky items can be placed in the knapsack.

Since it is important for one to travel light, it would be best to select multipurpose items. If two objects serve the same function, choose the one which could be of more use. All of which should be stored in a single container. It can either be a band aid box, an ammunition pouch or whatnot. The most important thing to ensure is that it is waterproof, portable, easy to carry and durable.

For navigation, prepare a compass and, if available, a map of the vicinity.

First aid materials include antiseptics (e.g. isopropyl alcohol or betadine), a tourniquet, clean bandages, surgical blades, an elastic bandage, hypoallergenic medical tape, butterfly sutures, and a needle and thread.

Do include some OTC meds: paracetamol (for fever), antacid (for indigestion or hyperacidity), mefenamic acid (for pain), decongestant (for colds), antitussive (for dry cough), expectorant (for productive cough), and antidiarrheals (for anupset stomach).

Do not forget to bring the most important tool: the knife. Also include snare wire, an axe, fish hooks, and a snare line.

Some shelter essentials include blankets, a canopy or a poncho, insect repellent, waterproof matches or a lighter, and a candle.
To purify water, be sure to bring small bottles of iodine or chlorine and a dropper.

Include some toiletries such as soap, shampoo, a change of clothes, and female essentials (e.g. tampons or sanitary napkins).

• Food 

A normal, healthy person can last an average of three days without water and about three weeks (21 days) without food. In bushcraft, bringing ready-to-eat food is not essential as most resources will be derived from the environment. Some dry crackers or hard candy could be brought to prevent hypoglycemia (abnormally low levels of sugar) whilst searching for possible sources of food.

• Water 

The body loses water through various mediums, such as sweat, urine, and stool.

On a typical day with moderate levels of physical activity and temperatures of about 20 ° C, the average adult loses about 2,000 to 3,000 mL (2-3 L) of water. With more extreme conditions wherein the temperature is higher, there is intense activity, in high altitudes or when one is sick, man is bound to lose larger volumes of water from the body.

It is advisable to bring at least a canteen full of water (about 500 mL) during the beginning of the journey, since one needs to constantly take small sips of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. However, if one is experiencing increased stress or is exposed to extreme conditions, do increase liquid intake. More water can be found later on from natural sources.




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