Survival Guide in Hostile Environments: Designing and Adapting Your Survival Kit
The preparation and carrying of a survival kit are crucial if you find yourself isolated in a natural and hostile environment. True preparation involves having and mastering the necessary survival equipment.
Experienced adventurers tend to carry survival kits tailored to the characteristics of the region they are traversing, whether at sea, in hot areas, or other specific environments. Having a thorough understanding of the contents of these kits will allow you to plan and prepare more effectively for any situation.
1. Adapt your Survival Kit to your Environment and Mode of Transport
The composition of your survival kit should be dictated by the environment in which you will be operating, the climate, as well as the fauna and flora of a given area.
Even the smallest kit, if well prepared, becomes invaluable in a survival situation. The amount of equipment to include depends on how you plan to carry it. A kit that you plan to carry yourself should be smaller than a kit transported in a vehicle.
When preparing your survival kit, choose items that can serve more than one purpose; between two items with the same function, choose the one that can also serve another purpose. Do not bring duplicate items; your kit would only be bulkier and heavier.
2. Design Your Survival Kit: Container and Essential Items
Your survival kit can be relatively simple. You only need functional items that will meet your needs and a container to put them in. The chosen container should be:
- Waterproof or watertight.
- Easy to carry and attach to your body.
- Capable of receiving items of various sizes.
- Durable.
Your survival kit should contain the following:
- First aid items.
- Tablets or drops to purify water.
- Fire-starting equipment.
- Signaling equipment.
- Necessary items for food.
- Articles that allow you to take shelter.
"Always distribute the various elements of your survival kit and keep the most important items on you. For example, always keep a map and compass on you and place the less important items on your load-bearing equipment. Bulky items should be placed in your backpack. Here are some examples of these items:"
- A lighter, a metal match, waterproof matches.
- Brass wire for collars.
- A signaling mirror.
- A compass bracelet.
- Fishing line and for collars.
- Fish hooks.
- A candle.
- A small pair of binoculars.
- Oxytetracycline tablets (for diarrhea or infections).
- Tablets to purify water.
- A solar cover.
- Surgical razor blades.
- "Of rapprochement diachylons."
- Condoms for storing water.
- A tube of lip balm.
- Thread and a needle.
- A knife.
Add a firearm only if the situation requires it (such as for a jungle expedition).
Conclusion
Survival relies on the meticulous preparation of your kit, tailored to your environment and mode of transport. Choosing a waterproof, easy-to-carry, and durable container is essential. With functional items, such as first aid supplies, fire-starting equipment, and signaling tools, you ensure that you are ready to face various scenarios. Don't forget to wisely distribute the items and prioritize versatility. In a survival situation, even the smallest well-designed kit can become an invaluable asset.
Consider the environment in which you will be operating. Then prepare your survival kit.
