A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency, and come in a variety of sizes.
● An everyday carry kit is small and can be carried with you.
● A daypack (GHB) kit is small, meant to get you home.
● A Backpack (BOB), is only limited by the weight you can carry.
● A Vehicle Kit is a survival/auto repair kit combination.
● A Location kit is large and used at home or a bug-out-location.
To make your kits, start by building your everyday carry kit first, then start on your (GHB) kit and so on. Create kits that you like by looking at each item and deciding on the ones that will work best for you. Increase the number of supplies for larger kits.
Basic Every Day Carry
Fish Hook
Paracord
Compass
Whistle
First aid kit
Basic Get-Home-Bag
Basic everyday carry plus:
Purification tablets or microfilter
Tube tent
Emergency blanket
Small medical kit
Hygiene kit
Rain gear
Cash
Self Defense Weapon
Flashlight
Basic Bug-Out-Bag
Basic get-home-bag plus:
Backpacking tent
Documents
Binoculars
Large medical kit
GPS + Paper Maps
Flashlight
Two-way radios
Also Recommended – Portable ham radio
Basic vehicle Kit
Basic get-home-bag plus:
Flat tire kit
Tools + Electrical kit
Jumper Cables
Extra clothing
Basic Location Kit
Components of all three of the previous kits plus:
Small generator
Small solar panels
Lanterns/Candles
Fuel
Cast Iron cooking kit
Construction tools
Tarps
Cleaning supplies
Note: These are the basics, add what you need, and always duplicate items when you can. You should always plan as if a third of your supplies might fail.
Timothy French 