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101 survival items that you do not want to be without.
The
above picture is Abraham Mazlow's hierarchy of basic human needs. I
have based the following list on this hierarchy of needs. With all
the things threatening us today, it would be smart to pack a survival
kit that will help you address all your humanly needs. Imagine if one
day you have to evacuate your home, wouldn't it be great to have a
few bags packed so that you and your family can grab it and RUN!!!
This list is meant to give you an idea of what to pack. You may
choose to pack all the items listed or make you own list of things
that you give most importance to. A survival kit is necessary because
you may live in an area prone to hurricanes (like me, here in
Florida), tornadoes, typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes, fires,
volcanoes, aliens, monsters, zombies, Monsanto sprays, killer bees,
in-laws, and the list goes on. Regardless of the reason you have for
escaping, part of your escape plan should include grabbing the
survival kit. Have you ever thought about what you might need? Try to
pack the smaller travel/camping size/versions of items so that you
can carry all your things in a backpack or two. The items on this
list are NOT in order of importance. You should be able to survive
for years if you have all the things on this list. Here's hoping you
never need it, but hey! better to be prepared than sorry! Remember,
people don't plan to fail, just fail to plan!
- Emergency numbers list- family, friends, authorities
- Copies of important documents- passport, id's, birth certificates etc.
- Copy of the house and car keys- in case you don't have them on you when you gotta run
- Activated cellphone w/ prepaid card- in case you don't have yours on you when you gotta run, or you might want a satellite phone with GPS (Global Positioning System) unless you don't want to be found
- Pictures of your loved ones- will help you retain your humanity
- Your loved ones- will help you keep you sanity
- pens
- pencils
- pencil sharpener You can use the pecil shavings as tinder!
- markers
- A notebook can be used as a journal or you can use the paper to make signs with your pens, pencils, or markers.
- Book on medicinal and edible plants and flowers with pictures.
- First Aid items- various sizes of bandages,
- gauze,
- bandage tape,
- butterfly strips,
- Alcohol swabs,
- cotton swabs,
- respiratory masks,
- gas masks
- CPR instructions (infants and adults),
- bulb syringe,
- salt(for making a saline solution to clean wounds),
- gloves,
- scissors,
- tweezers,
- thermometer,
- space blanket,
- wet wipes,
- penlight,
- instant acting cold/hot packets,
- ace bandages.
- First Aid Liquids- Rubbing alcohol,
- Hydrogen peroxide,
- antibacterial cream,
- antibacterial gel,
- Aloe based sunburn lotion w/ Lidocaine - good for sunburns or bug bites,
- Anti-itch cream,
- iodine.
- First Aid Medications- aspirin,
- acetaminophen,
- EpiPen® (Epinephrine Auto-Injectors) which help stop allergic reactions,
- anti-inflammatory,
- anti-diarrhea,
- anti-fungal,
- anti-histamine.
- Shelter and Protection-Rain Jacket with Hood jacket or/and rain poncho
- mosquito net/hat
- insect repellent
- Emergency radio with LED light, generator, siren,and solar panel
- Lighters
- Magnesium fire starter with built in flint rod and separate striker
- tinder sticks or rope pieces in waterproof box
- Water proof container with matches
- Gun with bullets
- Swiss army knife or similar all-in-one tool with a knife
- Hunting Knife
- flare gun with flares
- whistle
- Stun gun
- bear mace
- Rope or Parachute Cord can be used in making a shelter, or for lowering yourself down mountains.
- Harness clips/rings can be useful for climbing trees or making a hammock etc.
- Duct Tape can be used to cover holes in your shelter etc.
- napkins can be useful as bandages or to help cushion things.
- Survival candles will last a long time. There are some candles that last more than 9 hours.
- Toilet paper (the camping ones have a skinny cardboard cylinder so that you have more paper)
- Compact emergency tent or shelter like this one
- Compact sleeping bag/mat or back packer hammock
- auto inflating cushion for your bed
- auto inflating life raft
- auto inflating life jacket
- Hatchet for cutting wood
- Compact Saw for cutting wood into workable pieces for a shelter
- compact multi-functional shovel/pick
- compass so that you don't walk around in circles
- bright orange ties – for marking paths
- mirrors – for signaling, starting fire
- foil – useful for many things
- plastic trash bag -can be used to catch rain
- Sustenance- Pocket water filtration system and/or water filter straw and/or water treatment pellets – if you can, try to get a Sawyer water filtration kit
- Canteen
- Compact/mini fishing pole or automatic fishing reel
- Fishing hooks and line
- Iron Camping Stove- this one is so cute- I had to add it. Any emergency stove or pocket cooker should do just make sure to get a stove that can use wood, unless you are bringing some other type of fuel.
- Anodized compact camping cookware (what anodizing means)
- Anodized camping mug
- Anodized camping plate
- Metal forks, spoons, knives
- Organic meal replacement/granola/cereal/ snack bars
- Organic cereal
- Organic dry soup
- Organic vitamins
- Organic dry fruit
- Organic Jerky
- 100 proof whiskey can be useful for cleaning wounds, as pain reliever, and for drinking.
- “Meal, ready to eat” (MRE) If you can get them, they would be great to have.
- Non-Genetically Modified organism (Non- GMO) certified organic seasoning seeds – try to get some for seasoning like cilantro, mint, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, parsley, peppers, cacao, and oregano.
- Non-Genetically Modified organism (Non- GMO)certified organic fruit seeds – try to get berries, oranges, apples, bananas, and lemons
- Non-Genetically Modified organism (Non- GMO) certified organic vegetables seeds- don't forget the wheat grass and leafy greens like spinach. Also broccoli, corn, squash, onions, and beans are good ones to have.
- Non-Genetically Modified organism (Non- GMO) certified organic medicinal and other useful seeds- such as Aloe(healing properties), hemp (can be used to make fuel, oil, paper, clothes and as an anti-nausea medicine), cotton etc.

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