survival kit part 2 (the small kit)

In any survival situation you may need these valuable items. Always Be prepared!!

In a car, boat or aircraft don't stow all your kit separately. Pack a small survival kit, like a pouch or mini bag, to large to carry in your pocket like your survival tin but kept where it can be grabbed quickly in an emergency. If you are on foot keep it outside your back pack, and carry it on your belt. It should contain fuel, food, survival ban and signaling kit,all packed into a mess tin which protects the kit and doubles as a cooking utensil. If you get hungry for a snack, its there for you and in an emergency it gives you a first back up for survival. Anything you use from the pouch much be replenished a soon as possible.

Small Survival Kit... The small survival kit or pouch should be made from waterproof material and be large enough to take a mess tin. It must have a positive fastening that will not come undone under stress, and a strong tunnel loop to hold it on your belt. It's important to remember that the small kit or pouch contains matches, solid fuel, and flares, all the essentails an must be treated with care.

The Mess Tin... The mess tin that you want to get should be made from tin or aluminum, which are both light weight and strong. A good Cooking utensil, it protects the kit packed inside of it.

Fuel and mini stove... Preferably you should have solid hexamine fuel tablets in their own stove container, like the ones you find in the Esbit stove. Use these sparingly when a wood fire is inconvenient. They make an excellent fire lighter. The Stove simply unfolds to form an adjustable pot stand and a holder for burning the fuel tablets,  like the Esbit stove that you see below in the video.

Torch (Flash light)... Pack a small pencil like torch(flashlight) that takes up little room. Keep batteries inside it, but reverse that last so that, if accidentally switched on the batteries don't run down. Many modern torches use light emitting diodes (LED) as they are much brighter and last longer because they use less battery power and will typically work continuously for two weeks.

Flares... Signal flares to attract attention, especially in close country. Carry red and green mini flares and a discharger (no bigger than a fountain pen). These are explosive so pack carefully. Simply remove discharger and screw on to the flare. Withdraw the flare and point skywards at arm's length. Pull the trigger to fire.

Marker Panel... A strip or bar of fluorescent material about 1ft x 6ft used to attract attention in an emergency. One bar signals immediate evacuation. Form other signals with panels carried by others in your party (if there are any) Pack to stop the other items in the small kit or pouch from rattling. A silver thermal blanket is ideal for this.

Matches... Matches and Lighters are so important when it comes to survival. Pack s many matches as possible, and at least 2 Bic lighters, and if possible place them into a water proof container. You can never have enough matches. And when packing lighters is always best to pack 2 just incase you loose one, or one doesn't work. Pack brightly colored lighters like bright orange, red, white or even pink. These colors are not normal in the bush so they can be easily spotted when dropped. Be careful when packing your matches, you don't want them rubbing up against one another and causing them to ignite, So Safety above all.

Brew Kit... There is nothing like a brew of hot coffee or tea to boost moral, warm up your core body temp and give you an extra boost of energy. So pack instant coffee, tea powder and sachets of milk and sugar. Just remember Tea quenches thirst, but to much coffee can make thirst even worse.

Food... Fat is the hardest food to come by when living off the land. It's extra calories earn it a place in your kit. Tubes of butter, lard or ghee are availiable....... Dehydrated meat blocks are nourishing and sustaining, though not very good in flavor. Chocolate is a good food, but does not keep well. Check regularly. Salt Must be included, or better still and electrolyte power which contains vitamins, Salt and other minerals that the body requires. Also granola or breakfast bars are great items to pack, full of carbs, protein and vitamins, they give the survivor the boost of energy needed to push on through the day. Nuts are a great source of protein, giving you extra energy and boost to get through to the next day.

Survival Log...  Keep a written survival log of all events. Do Not Trust your memory. As the days pass and fatigue sets in your mind starts to loose a grasp of reality. So having a journal of some sorts is very important to the survivor. It will help you keep your barrings. Record discoveries of rsources, and what works and what does not work. It becomes a valuable reference and making it can really help boost your moral and keep it up.

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Carrying a Mobile Phone

The mobile or Cell phone is one of the great inventions of the twentieth century. In an emergency situation it can be a real life saver. Some phones are better than others, so it's worth doing some homework to see what kind gives you the best coverage. Its also very important to check out network coverage. As most people know, and this is my opinion, but Verizon Wireless always seems to have better signal than T-Mobile or AT&T. Even where I live, In the Smoky Mountains of NC, I didn't get signal with my T-Mobile phone so I switch over to Verizon. It's always good to keep a "throw a way" phone in your car at all times. You never know when something bad is going to happen, So go to Wal-Mart or any other store and get a Verizon flip phone to keep in your car at all times, you can buy one at Wal-Mart for $15 bucks, also get a car charger for both, Your regular cell phone and your "throw a way" phone. That way you always have a way of charging your phone. Keep your phones charged as often as you can. It can be the difference between life and death.
Charging your phone can be a problem in the wild, so you should always use your phone wisely, and that is why I cant say it enough, Always keep your phone charged. YOU never know what is going to happen, life is unpredictable.
Now days you can buy solar powered devices that will charge phones and other electronic devices when your camping or hiking. They also have hand held manual chargers, so look into getting one of these items, especially if you are one of those people who love going on long camping trips or hiking trips.
If you happen to be in any kind of survival or emergency situation, be sure to keep your phone as dry as possible, Remember water and moister is the enemy to your phone, so keep it dry. Also, Make short phone calls on the hour, Someone could be picking up your signal so don't give up. Once you receive confirmation that the rescue is under way, keep the phone on and listen for any incoming calls. It could be your rescue party. And If your phone has a tracking device in it, it can help rescue find you even faster.

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