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Boy scouts aren't the only ones who need to be prepared. Everyone should have certain emergency readiness skills. Having survival shelters and kits on hand can really aid in an unforeseen emergency situation. You may never need one, but you'll sure be glad you have it if you do. Good survival shelters and kits contain everything you would need to stay warm, safe and dry in a crisis situation. Some items that well-stocked survival kits will include are waterproof matches, aluminum foil, an emergency blanket, fishing line, and fish hooks. You'll also want several bandages, a blade of surgical grade, safety pins, a compass, duct tape and emergency flares. If it all comes in a waterproof case, great. If not, plan to pack it in a Ziploc bag. You may need other things too. That's why survival kits contain different options. Hiker survival kits contain bandages, gauze, scissors, ibuprofen, bandage tape, splints and first aid creams. You may also see them stocked with antibacterial gel and an anti-inflammatory pen or cream. You can pack your own kit, or you can purchase one that is already made. Online sites for campers and hikers and other outdoor sportsmen offer a wide variety of everything you might need. So if you're in a hurry or just don't know what to pack, go for the pre-made versions. If you want to make your own kit, think about where you will be traveling and how you might need to use it. Water, dried foods, anti-snake bite medicines, extra dry socks, tweezers, petroleum jelly, Ace bandages, and sutures are all things you might bring. But when it comes right down to it, there's only so much you can take with you. Think about the immediate medical needs you might have. With today's GPS systems, it's rare that you will become totally and helplessly lost, so pack one of them. Other items that are must haves are clean water and some food to last you a few days. You can pretty much make do without a lot of other things, but the water is essential. Invest in a water conversion kit (that converts salt water to drinkable water) or a water purification filter if you are traveling to a questionable area. That way you'll be able to make your own drinking water. Some portable filters are now so powerful that you can run water from a muddy lake through it and still come out with a clear, fresh bottle of drinkable water.
