Survival Supplies – 25+ Things That Will Fit in a Backpack

Survival Supplies – 25+ Things That Will Fit in a Backpack

A lot of people ask me... What types of things should I have nearby in case of emergency? Now there are a lot of things that come to mind… Each case is different; the following is a list of useful items and survival equipment that all families should have nearby.

Back Pack- External Frame or Internal Frame or G.I duffel bag with carry straps.

Books, Magazines, Reading Materials

Binoculars

Butane LIGHTER; Fire Paste (a gel that ignites damp wood); Matches;

Compass

COPIES OF IMPORTANT PAPERS: insurance papers, drivers license, important phone numbers, bank information, weapon permit, military id, shot records, passport, medical insurance cards, etc.

Disposable Shavers; Soap; Toothbrush; (Baking Soda doubles as Toothpaste, multiple uses, saves space);

Emergency Strobe (LED Flashing) & Extra Batts.

Flashlight & Extra batteries/bulb

FOODS: High-Calorie, "Compact" Items; (Even if you don't eat this stuff normally, Consider Low-Temperature, Labor-Intensive, Emotionally-Trying Conditions & Plan Accordingly): Chocolate; Vegetable Oil (Pure-Fat & Condensed - Very Practical!); "Morale" Foods; "Survival Bar" (3-day); Beef Jerky-vac sealed;

Knife - folding (Gerber lock blade knife)

Maps / Road Atlases

Mirror - Small handheld for signaling

Money ($20 Quarters; $100 Small Bills)

Navy Watch Cap-wool (90% of body heat is lost via an uncovered head!)

Notebook (waterproof if poss)

Paper Towels - more uses than toilet paper, more space-efficient

Pens/Pencils

Radio - Wind-Up AM/FM/SW (Small, built-in generator)

Rain Suit

Space Blanket (Thin, Foil Lined)

Spare keys, phone card

Survival candle in a can such as the Nuwick Candle-good for 120 hours

Survival Saw ("wire" saw)

Tools: VICE GRIPS, Screwdrivers (Phillips & Slotted), Adjustable Wrench, Tin Snips (Heavy-Grade Scissors); Lightweight HAMMER (also good for defense)

TOYS: Playing Cards, Frisbee,

Watch/Timepiece (Cheap, tough LCD plastic watches Probably best)

Water: 1/2 Gal For your carry-bag/Backpack; Because of water's weightiness, a small water filter should be included - even a few Coffee Filters pressed between a couple of plastic planters;

Whistle

Keep in mind that this list contains just a few basics that we all should have in our possession. It is in no means a comprehensive list of survival gear or supplies. I will elaborate more on why each one of these things may be useful in future articles. Hopefully this gives you a good start on your survival kit!