If you are planning a trip into the wilderness, outdoor survival supplies are a must. Your survival tools should be packed in a compact container that will fit easily into your backpack. With the proper tools on hand, you will be ready to survive if the unforeseen should occur.
Necessary equipment
1. Matches, flint or a lighter to start fires, and a lantern or candle for the night
2. Non-perishable foods, iodine tablets to purify water and some freeze dried foods
3. Have what you would need for a shelter on hand. Solar blankets, poncho, tube tent and wool socks will help keep you warm and dry. In the desert, it will provide shade and in cold weather you will have what you need to stay warm. A small tent will also help keep insects at bay. Including solar blankets can also provide heat in case of shock or illness.
4. Include a flashlight, compass, folding shovel, plastic zipper bags, needles and thread, safety pins, knife in a safe place. A good knife may be the most necessary of all the outdoor survival supplies. A good knife will help to cut leaves and branches, skin an animal and clean a fish.
5. A first aid kit is a must. It should include sterile gauze, antiseptic wipes, soap, adhesive tape, tweezers, calamine lotion, scissors, alcohol, antihistamine and pain reliever are part of the necessary survival tools. If you include this first aid kit as part of your outdoor survival supplies you will be able to curb problems needing medical attention until help arrives.
6. Mirror or whistle to signal in case you are lost, should be part of your outdoor survival supplies.
7. A laminated ID tag that has your name, phone number, address, birthday, allergies, emergency contacts are high on the list of emergency outdoor survival supplies. In the event of an accident, emergency personnel will have no questions about whom you are or who should be contacted. Any medical conditions should also be noted.
If you have access to a GPS it should be with you. It will be a great help in the event that you get lost. Some cellular phones have location mechanisms that will allow searchers to find you if you cannot find them. Most of the seasoned wilderness travelers use a compass and maps to find their way, but it may not work for the less experienced wilderness trekkers.
Outdoor survival supplies are necessary for anyone that has an outdoor trek on their agenda. By including the proper survival tools in your emergency kit, you can venture out and enjoy the fantastic adventures that await the outdoorsman. Getting close to nature in its most natural form can make your life peaceful as well as exciting. In order to avoid unpleasant excitement, pack your outdoor survival supplies and keep them up to day for every excursion.
Most of the items that are mentioned are available at a camp store or outdoor supply store. Some of the larger department stores that also have the majority of the survival supplies you will need. It is also important to check the pack every time you leave. Some of the camping stores have kits prepackaged and ready for you to put in your backpack.
