What are good things to have in a Survival Kit?
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every thing you would need for food and water for three days per person in your home, at least.\n\n-Bandaids/bandages\n-canned foods\n-canned milk (for baby, or your instant coffee!)\n-instant coffee(if you like)\n-a propane or gas grill, preferably one that is safe to use indoors\n-can opener\n-personal hygene stuffs\n-pills/medications\n-personal property proof of ownership/titles/insurance coverages\n-extra bateries\n-books/games for you or kids to do when power is out for days\n-a raft if you live in a flood zone!\n-shot records/birth cert/and the like \n-a list of emergency procedures to follow in case of natural or man made disasters hit your area, or a neighboring area. \n-plenty on safe drinking water\n-a container/sanitaion device to use for toilet purposes, because in case of disasters, the water probably wont be working-this includes the sewars!
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Half Day Hike in\nSummer \ntrail running shoes \nnylon baseball socks \npolyester tee shirt \nnylon pants or shorts \nwaterproof breathable\nrain parka (if it's raining) \nsmall multitool \nmatches in waterproof container \nhiking stick\n(made from hoe handle) \n16 oz. lexan water bottle (carried in hand or pocket) \ntrash bag \ncamera\n(worn around neck or\ncarried in pocket)\n\nsometimes: \n\nmap \nfield guide \nGPS for geocaching \nbinoculars for wildlife\nwatching \nlumbar pack (1150 c.i.) \n\n\nThe website below has a lot of good information for different conditions like summer day, winter day etc.
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we take sawdust and used egg cartons...cardboard kind and newspaper shread very small press in to old ice cube trays and mix in old candle wax as your accelerent..works for camping even if they get wet
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heres a list that will cover everything you need for every type of camping\n\na sturdy tent\na tarp\na backpacking stove\ncooking and eating utensils\ncooking pans or small pot\ndried food,\nwater\nclothing for the season\nrain gear\nswimsuit\nhiking boots\ncamp shoes\ntoiletries\nfishing pole and tackle ( if going near water so you can catch food if you run out)\niodine and water filter for water purification\nsleeping bag\nno pillow ( you can make one out of you clothes its pretty comfy Ive done it)\nfirst aid kit\nemergency whistle\nmatches\nfire starters\nGlobal Positioning System ((GPS) preferably one that is also a two way communicator)\na map and compass (the batteries in a GPS will run out if you're not careful)\na flashlight and extra batteries\nand the most important A BUDDY!!!!!!!!! NEVER GO INTO THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE WITHOUT A BUDDY BECAUSE IF YOU GET SERIOUSLY INJURED YOU ARE EXTREMELY LIKELY TO DIE THERE.\nALSO LET PEOPLE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND WHEN YOU WILL BE BACK. THAT WILL LET PEOPLE KNOW WHEN TO START A SEARCH PARTY IF YOU DO NOT SHOW AT YOUR DESIGNATED ARRIVAL TIME \n\nhope that helps you out
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The links below are for survival programs in Wisconsin.  They will probably have good information on local areas should you decide to do this on your own:\n\nLast link is to an article I wrote about pocket survival kit.
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While it definitely depends on the situation, there are some things that you can/should have regardless of the disaster type.  Some things to keep in min as suggestions are: a couple gallons of water, spare clothes, non-perishable food, and some way of getting news information, like a battery-powered radio.  If you find a list of things to have at home in case of a disaster, the list for work is very similar.
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Water\nSports drink\nTrailmix\nStuff to make fire\n\nFor fun, you can hike and walk on trails. \n\nAnd stay away from ALL ivy! You don't want posion ivy!\n\nGood luck and congrads!\n\nAlmost forgot! Bug / mosqito spray!
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A survival knife (hunting, etc)\nMagnesium stick (fire)\nA large roll of twine (just about everything)
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Bible\nBest swiss army knife money can buy\nA waterproof, solar-powered satellite telephone w/ GPS :)
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Links below are to articles I have written.  There's more info on my website with links to excellent places for supplies.\n\nHappy Trails.
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A good internal frame expedition size backpack,($200) a stove($50), a tent($100-$300), some new synthetic clothing, a really good goretex rain jacket($300), some wool socks, some 5E wide hiking boots($150) and a life jacket or some dry bags if I have anything left over. I am already making a sea kayak, but If I didn't have one all the money would probably go towards that.
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Something to keep the kids amused for when they are hyperactive!  Quizzes, who can be first to spot the ....\n\na goodie bag - soft drink, moisteriser, some sweets\n\na folder full of local knowledge - places to go, things to see, a blank postcard\n\nPossibly a mobile phone charger or IPOD charger
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I'm going to answer this in point form for you.\n\nFood:\n1)Trail Mix - peanuts, raisins/cranberries, smarties, almonds, caramel popcorn...and anything else you think is good. Make up a couple bags of it. It's great for snacks and energy.\n2)I like to bring hard-boiled eggs, and pre-cooked bacon for breakfast.\n3)Pepperettes and Cheese, lunch\n4)Fruit-to-Go's. They taste great and are good for you.\n5)Crystal Light - Turns water into yummy juice\n6)Sidekicks - Easy to cook in pot on fire (get ones that only need water and butter - milk isn't for camping)\n7)Beef Jerky\n8)Meal replacement bars\n8)Catch a Fish and fillet it.\n9)Frozen meat, ie. steak, pork chops, sausages, will only stay good for one or two nights max. Keep them in a soft cooler and out of the sun. You can cook these up on a grill over the fire. Bring Mrs Dash - Good if you catch a fish too.\nIf you are on a campsite, and won't need to carry everything, it'll be easier. If you're planning on a hike, you might want to follow some of my listed foods above.\n\nGear:\n1)Tent with Fly. Tarp if rain is forcasted, for inside of tent, line it with tarp, corners up toward ceiling.\n2)Thermarests and sleeping bags. Try to get the lightest stuff possible. Keep them DRY.\n3)Small cookstove - a saviour in the rain, or for quick cook-ups. I prefer the ones that use naptha/camp fuel, to propane. Lasts longer and uses less room in my pack.\n4)Water Purifier - So much better to pump your own water than to carry around gallons of it.  Nalgene containers are the best for all your liquid stuff. Some people break their eggs in advance, put them in a nalgene, and then pour them out into the frying pan.\n5)Headlamp - a hands free headlamp is a must for camping! I can't live without mine.\n6)First Aid Kit. Be prepared. Bad things do happen. A huge tree fell a few feet from my tent last year. I was lucky!\n7)A whitle. A loud one. Scares away animals and attracts people if you need help.\n8)A Knife. I couldn't go camping without my lockblade. Also bring thin rope or string. Always handy.\n9)Bug Spray!\n10)Light materialed, baggy clothing is best for summer camping. Bugs have a hard time biting through it cause they're baggy, they dry out fast if they get wet, and they're cool. The zip on/off short/pant deals work best. Light coloured clothing attracts less bugs. Comfy socks and shoes are important too.\n11)Fishing pole and lures. What's camping without fishing?\n\nI could probably go on, but you're probably wondering when I'm going to shut up, lol. Hope this helps!\n\nHappy Trails!
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Here's a list... hope it helps,, I live by the beach so I'm an expert\n\n1. towels\n2 sunscreen\n3 ice chest with drinks\n4 chairs and umbrella if you have one\n5 meat tenderizer (in case of jellyfish sting)\n6 book\n7 water toys\n8 food if you are staying all day ( put this in ice chest)\n9 sunglasses\n10. extra changes of clothes.\n11 bring a couple of jugs of room temp. water to keep in the car so you can rinse off sandy or dirty feet before getting in the car,.
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Ok here's a check list of essential Items \n1. urself!!\n2. ur clothes\n3. lots of food\n4. nice clean water\n5. a gud insect repellent\n6. some matches\n7. A flashlight\n8. A Compass n a map!!\n9. gud pair of boots.\n10 An AK 47 just in case U encounter some wild beasts or        Aliens!! get em real hard!!
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There are entire books devoted to tips for hiking/ backpacking (Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backpackin' Book is a favorite) so I will just focus an the 3 items you listed, food, shoes and dangers.  \n      \nFor food you don't want anything heavy (canned, ect.) or anything that takes to much fuel/time to cook.  Ramen and Lipton dinners are popular "boil and serve" options that dont cost much.  $0.10 for the ramen and less than a buck for the Lipton dinners.  You can try the link below if you want to spent a little more and buy prepackaged dehydrated meals.  Most are pricey but supprisingly good.  You want to make sure you filter and/or boil all of your water you drink AND use for cooking.  As far as eating things in the wilderness I dont recomend it.  That falls into the "If you have to ask you shouldn't put it into your mouth" catagory.  You can be a long way from a hospital in the woods.\n     \nThe terrain you  are covering and the amount your pack weigh are the 2 biggest things to consider when choosing footware.  The more your carying the more support your feet need.  Also if your hiking off trail in the wilderness you need more ankle support.  If you plan on hiking a well established trail, like the Appalachian Trail, you should be able to wear a light hiking boot made of canvas or leather and canvas.  Boots with Gore-tex have pluses and minuses.  On the plus side they are water proof but that means they dont breath as well.  Save your money if your hiking in a place that water doesn't matter.  For example, If your only crossing 1 to 2 streams a day your feet will be dryer over all by breathing without Gore-tex than if your feet were sweating all day.  Get fitted by a pro at a hiking shop and make sure to break them in before you go.  Make sure you have god socks too.  Cotton white athletic socks dont cut it.  If you are prone to blisters use a spray antiperspireant or ankle length nylons to help prevent them.  If you feel a "hot spot" on your foot while your hiking stop right away and fix it with mole skin or duct tape.  I also like to take flip flops or crocs as "camp shoes" to give my feet a break from my boots at night.\n     \nDanger depends on where you are hiking.  Wild animals want your food, not you, so you can reduce your unwanted interactions with them by not cooking by your tent, by hanging your food away from where your sleeping and by properly disposing of your scraps.  Another danger is lightining.  Stay away from ridge tops and tall trees during storms.  Speaking of tall trees you need to check for dead ones or even dead branches before you make camp.  If they come down in the night you might wake up dead.\n     \nIf you are backpacking you really want to go as light weight as you safely can.  You will be able to see more with less effort and pain.  I also highly recomend treking poles to help take the strain off of your knees and feet.\n     \nI swear I hike better than I spell.  The dag gum spell check is not working right now.  sorry.
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the basics make quite a list and i'm not going to be able to cover it in detail but here goes. a tent with stakes and lines as needed. set it up before you go to be sure you understand how to and that you have everything you need. bedding- either sleeping bags or blankets to  and ground pads or air mattresses. make sure you have enough to sleep warm, shivering makes for a long night and it might be a lot colder where you are going. clothing- what ever is needed for the season plus rain gear and jacket. take easily washable stuff that is comfortable and wears well. a change of clothes for every other day works well. footwear- good solid boots if you're going to be hiking otherwise any good shoe or sneaker. extra socks. cook gear- stove or campfire grate with a frypan, large and small covered pots, coffee pot, plates and silverwere. cleaning supplies - if you're cooking over a fire include either sos pads or other scrubbing pads. camp tools- hatchet or small axe, camp saw, small shovel, rope or parachute cord, duct tape, first aid kit, a 10x12 tarp, flashlights and lantern, matches, firestarters. food- things that require as little refregeration as possible and that are simple to store, prepare, and clean up after. a small broom or brush to keep the tent cleaned out. if you are planning a major vacation spend a night out in the yard or at a nearby campground as a trail run. don't be afraid to ask for help. all campers start out not knowing what they were doing and are glad to help  a new camper get started. have fun ad relax when something goes wrong, and it will. you'll laugh about it later.