Things You'll Need:
- Matches or lighter
- Lantern or candle
- Non-perishable food items
- Iodine tablets
- Flashlight
- Compass
- Knife
- Folding shovel
- Razor blade
- Plastic zip bags
- Safety pins
- Needle and thread
- Solar blanket
- Tube tent
- Poncho
- Wool socks
- Mirror or whistle
- First aid kit
- Laminated identification
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Step 1
Bring matches, a lighter or flint so you can start a fire. A lantern or candle can be useful at night.
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Step 2
Pack non-perishable food items and iodine tablets to disinfect water. Purchase freeze-dried food packets at a camping supply store.
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Step 3
Place basic survival tools into your kit, including a flashlight, knife, compass, folding shovel, razor blade, plastic zip bags, safety pins, needles and thread.
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Step 4
Be prepared to create shelter for yourself. Camping stores sell emergency solar blankets that are lightweight. They also sell tube tents that are very compact. Pack a waterproof poncho and wool socks.
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Step 5
Take a mirror or whistle to signal for help if you are lost.
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Step 6
Assemble a first aid kit including the following items: sterile gauze, adhesive tape, bandages in different sizes, antiseptic wipes, soap, antibiotic cream, scissors, tweezers, calamine lotion, cold packs, latex gloves, thermometer, alcohol wipes and pain medication.
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Step 7
Carry a laminated identification tag with name, address, birth date, phone number, emergency contact and allergies.
