Home made survival kit

survival kit

Creating a homemade survival kit is an affordable alternative to purchasing a pre-made kit. Making your own kit allows you to choose the items that you or your family may want or need. Creating your own kit allows for flexibility in the amount of items and type of items that you include.
Backpacks with many pockets are excellent to use as a disaster survival kit. In the event of a disaster, this design allows you to grab the kit as you head out the door. Since you wear this type of bag on your back, you will have the use of both hands. Small, wheeled luggage is also a good choice when making your own homemade survival kit.The most important item in your kit will be an action plan,sit with the family and write down the things that will help you when you are to scared to think.When my family traveled we would pick a place to meet if we got separated . The plan you make now can save you latter.

THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR KIT

1.SPACE BLANKET,,,BLANKET

2.FIRST AID,,,1ST AID SUPPLY
You probably already have the basic items needed to make a first aid kit in your medicine cabinet. Bandaids, gauze pads, medical tape, antibacterial ointment and hand soap are the first items needed. You will also want a pair of sharp scissors, tweezers and a magnifying glass in your homemade survival kit.

3.WATER,,,TABLET
Water purification tablets such as the Katadyn Micropur will allow you to provide safe water without having to store or carry it. A water filter bottle should also be carried in each grab-n-go bag.

4.FOOD,,,MRE
Ready to eat foods are a necessity for every survival kit. MRE’s (meals ready to eat) provide complete nutrition. Dried fruits, nuts, peanut butter crackers and protein bars are also high calorie foods that pack well. Instant oatmeal, grits and soup that can be prepared with hot water pack and store well. Mountain House freeze-dried meals are lightweight, take up very little room in your kit and will last for years.

5.LIGHT,,,RADIO,,,LIGHT
Experts agree that any type of disaster kit should contain all the necessities for three days. You need to include food, water, clothing and a first aid kit. You definitely want to include a flashlight with at least one extra set of batteries, or a hand-cranked flashlight/radio combo; a radio is a helpful item that allows you to head weather alerts or news bulletins.

6.PERSONAL ITEMS
In addition to one complete change of clothing, you should pack additional socks. Sturdy shoes, a hat, and gloves must be included. Ideally, each member of the family should have their own survival kit. Including a few small toys, a book, or a comfort item in a child‘s kit can help reduce anxiety during an emergency.

7.IMPORTANT PAPERS
During an emergency important papers and documents are often overlooked. Make copies of important documents such as deeds, birth certificates, driver’s licenses and immunization cards for everyone. Place these papers in a doubled Ziploc bag for protection from the elements and place in an inner pocket of your kit, along with a duplicate credit or debit card and some cash.

These sites are intended for you to find products,they may not have the best price,after finding what you want,use your search engine to fint the best price.Remember the lowest price is not the best price when buying something that can save your life ,quality is also important,you do not want a knife that will break the first time you use it.,
8.TOOLS,,,paracord,,,multi tool,,,compass,,,fire,,,knife,ax,shovel,,,cable ties,,,sling shot,,,saw,,,Machete,,,wire saw,,,cart

9.STUFF ----
fish line and hooks,mirror,magnifying glass,pocket knives for everyone,glow sticks,whistle,sheets of plastic and zip lock bags,flash light,dust mask,heavy duty gloves,survival book or boy scout book,duct tape, nylon string,Emergency Poncho see amazon,Safety Goggles,needles and thread,Emergency Mylar Survival Sleeping Bags see amazon,permanent marker,Mini-Binoculars,silk stockings-many uses,large plastic trash bags,,,,,,medical needs must be considered,who in the family has special needs,

10.AMAZON---search sports and outdoor -----survival ,,,good price on a lot of items
When you find an item you want,then do a Google ,Yahoo,Amazon,or Ebay search to find the best price.

11.DAY KIT
For a day trip into the woods you should have a day kit.
Your kit should, as a minimum have the following items packed in it, or you should carry them on yourself,

A quality penknife or jack knife
plastic freezer bags
A compass
Water proof matches
Flint and steel or a metal match
Water purification tables
A long strip of heavy-duty aluminum foil folded up to cook with
Fishing kit, i.e., hooks, sinkers, and some line. Nothing fancy.
Commercial back packing first aid kit (with instructions). I carry a small first aid kit (I have placed a small hotel size bar of soap inside my kit).
One small pack of gum and one pack of hard candy (energy)
Casualty Blanket, sometimes called a thermal blanket
Instant powder broth, beef or chicken, four servings total
Survival Whistle, small, made of plastic and with a lanyard
Any prescription medications you might need or other components you feel you have to have along. Have fun be safe.