| Not all outdoor survival kits are the same and they | | | | When it comes to your flashlight, a small durable one |
| shouldn't be, because a kit you should be specific to | | | | is best. Use long lasting batteries and check them |
| your particular needs. It depends on where your | | | | before your trip. An excellent tip is to turn the |
| outdoor adventure is taking place. All items should be | | | | batteries around in the flashlight so that if it |
| packed in lightweight waterproof bags or containers | | | | accidentally gets switched to the on position, you will |
| that fit easily into your backpack. They should also | | | | not drain the batteries. All outdoor survival kits should |
| be easily accessible should the need arise. Ideally, a | | | | contain a flashlight in case you are stranded in the |
| backpack that has handy pockets on the outside are | | | | dark. Fumbling around in the dark can cause injury. |
| excellent for storing items that you could need in an | | | | Wearing waterproof breathable clothing is a good |
| emergency. | | | | idea as well. |
| Some items should be staples of all outdoor survival | | | | For your signaling device, a small hand-held flare is |
| kits. These items include a pot for cooking, fuel for | | | | your best bet. A flare must work both in the day |
| cooking, waterproof matches, emergency signaling | | | | and the night. The key for preparing outdoor survival |
| kit, first aid kit and a small durable flashlight. The pot | | | | kits is to plan for the unexpected, your life depends |
| you take along for cooking should be a lightweight tin | | | | on it. Clothing is a very important aspect of any |
| or aluminum pot. A cast iron pot or pan would not be | | | | survival kit. It always best to dress in layers, |
| a sensible choice. The advantage of a pot with a lid is | | | | therefore a layer can be removed if you are too |
| that you can also store things inside it while traveling. | | | | warm or put back on if cold. Footwear is vital to any |
| If you have room in your kit consider a small pocket | | | | wilderness trip. Always wear hiking boots with good |
| stove that uses fuel tablets. The tablets can also be | | | | solid ankle support. A twisted ankle can be disastrous. |
| used to help start a campfire. Carry your waterproof | | | | Keeping your hands and feet warm is essential, thus |
| matches in an airtight waterproof container as a | | | | warm gloves that allow you to still use your hands |
| precaution, running out of matches is never fun. | | | | are a good investment. |