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Car Survival Kits: Things To Have In Them

By George Dodson


If you were a Boy Scout, or you knew one who was, you're probably familiar with the Boy Scout motto, "Be prepared". Being able to prepare for anything that comes to us should be something that we are equipped with.

Survival is a skill we should all learn, as it may save our life someday. The best way to achieve this is to know what you need in times of trouble or when problems arise. Among those things that you will need to be prepared in anything would be a survival kit.

Right before you purchase a survival kit, are there things you need to take note of to get the most out of it?

To start off with, you can buy survival kits designed by professionals in survival business that have all the essentials that you need. Regardless of this fact, it's important for you to know what is in their or what should go in there to ensure your survival in a disastrous situation.

Another is to think of buying a water supply along with your survival kit. You can't live without water. Today, you can now easily get water wherever and whenever you want through water filtering devices and gadgets. These things usually are attached directly to your water source and it filters the bacteria and other harmful elements that come along with it. Water purification tablets are among those many water filtration gadgets that are easy to get hold of in any store.

When you've taken care of your water needs, food is next. If you are into outdoor activities then survival is one thing that you should always bear in mind. With this, many food manufacturers developed food that is dry or dehydrated and can instantly be consumed when in the outdoors. These foods are usually packed in small sizes however can very much fill an empty stomach with all the essential nutrients. You can also opt for Army food such as MRE's which are packed with nutrients. MRA's, or Meals Ready to Eat, are excellent in survival situations.

You've taken care of your food needs, now it's to consider the need for fire. Being able to easily build fire should be among your many survival skills. You can cook food through fire and you can keep your body warm with it in case you're into having cold weathers. You need to know how to build fire anytime. Find out what things you need to build your own fire and make sure you have it in your survival kit. Among those things are water proof matches and lighters. Likewise, you will need to know how to use steel and flint. It may be the only thing you have in it might just save your life.

After you provided these essentials, you want to consider having a good quality knife. Get the best one you can afford. Knives have been one of the basic things that outdoorsmen bring every time they head outdoors. They know which ones work and which ones you need in a survival situation.

Add to these things such items as bandages, snakebite kit, antiseptic in some form, scissors, and other items to help keep you healthy. Something to catch fish should also be something that you need to think of in case you'll need to catch fish for food.

To know your way in and out of the outdoors, you will need a good compass as well as a map. Whether you're heading for the outdoors or not, it is still beneficial for you if you understand how to use these items.




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