survival gear

Jan 21, 2010 in General

We all need to be aware of the predicament we face when a disaster strikes. It really does not matter where you live; you have issues beyond your control that can place you and your family in harm’s way. For example if you live in Los Angeles you need to be ready for earthquakes, in Oklahoma, tornadoes, in Florida, Hurricanes, in Washington, Mt. St. Helen’s, in Iowa, floods. Each part of the country has their issue. It may be as simple as a massive power outage, do not forget terror threats, pandemics, etc. You need to consider what you might in store for and prepare accordingly. What kind of survival gear do you need? 72 hours kits, Office Kits, School Lockdown Kits?

Having said enough about the scary stuff, we should concentrate on making sure we know what we should have to properly prepare Emergency kits for events in our lives putting us and our loved ones in danger.

This is a short list of items you should consider for survival. By all means, be creative and add to the list as you see fit. Survival Gear should be personal.

- Water storage and carrying containers. Don’t forget personal sized bottles

- Water filters and/or filters for purification

- Fires Starters, (waterproof matches, lighters, flint and steel, etc.)

- Pots and utensils for cooking and boiling water

- Eating utensils and plates suitable for preparing food

- Salt, pepper and basic spices

- Canned Food, Freeze dried or dehydrated food that can be easily stored and transported

- MRE’s are excellent

- Light sources, including flashlights and candles to be able to cook and see at night

- Rain gear and warm outerwear

- Tools such as knives, axes, hatchets and a good shovel

- Sleeping bags and foam mats

- Tents, tarps and rope

- Sanitation and cleaning supplies, including dish detergent and hand cleansers

- Personal hygiene products, from toothbrushes to toilet paper

- Several changes of clothing for each person

- Comfortable and durable shoes and several pairs of socks

- Books on wilderness survival, primitive living, and gathering wild foods

- Walkie-talkie radios with solar chargers.

- A radio and batteries; solar power or crank radio is preferred

- Fishing gear

- Rifle or Handgun and Ammunition

- Traps and snares

- Boy Scout Handbook (for great easy tips on using the snares and traps)

- First aid kit

As you can see, these items are fairly easy to come by. If you like you can purchase most all the above items pre-packaged in survival gear and emergency kits from my website, www.landmarksurvivalgear.com

Author: Richard A. Forester. MBA, BA
The owner of http://www.landmarksurvivalgear.com Dedicated to the preservation of lives. Community emergency preparedness expert and spokes person.

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