2013年9月26日星期四

Packing Survival Kits

There are hundreds of thousands of people who spend their free time planning survival kits that are meant to be their way of life should something happen. For many people, this planning is due to the unease they feel with the current economy or the fear of what could happen. Whatever the reason, everyone should have some sort of survival gear in place in order to ensure they and their family is prepared for every situation. Typical gear most people think of is bottled water, flashlights, batteries and nonperishable food items. However, there is a whole word to outdoor survival gear that can help to ensure the person is prepared for any and all situations they come across.

Surviving without electricity, running water, and the common luxuries that most people take for granted requires a bit more than a few bottles of water and a flashlight. Those who are eager to have survival kits that are going to aid in their survival, they will find the gear also needs to include items that can be used in multiple ways. For example, having the items to start a fire is not only going to provide warmth and a way to cook food, but can also serve as a way to let others know of the location a person is located. With this in mind, other multiple use items will include plastic baggies that will allow for the storage of items, but can also be instrumental in purifying the water a person is drinking.

Other items the person needs to include are those that are going to help with shelter if the previous shelter is no longer available. In the best case scenario, the person who has a tent is going to be in the best shape. However, if the tent were to be blown to pieces by the weather, it is necessary for the person have a way to stay warm and dry. These types of items are going to include rain coats, tarps, gloves, hats, and the like. With the tarps and other items a person can build their own fort to be safe, while the extra clothing is going to allow a person to have safety from the elements.

Food is also a main priority of any person wishing to have the survival gear needed to be safe and survive. Packing foods that are sealed and full of healthy proteins and carbs, a person can ensure they are well fed. But, there are also ways the person can ensure they do not have to rely on these types of food. This way includes packing items that will aid in hunting of foraging. These items can be a small caliper weapon, knife, fishing pole, and a fishing net.

With outdoor survival gear, a person has the ability to ensure they survive no matter any obstacle that may be in their way. Those who pack with this in mind, will find they are able to have peace of mind knowing they are prepared for anything, and their life will greatly benefit to being prepared.

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