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Survival Kits

By admin on March 29th, 2011

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9 Responses to “Survival Kits”

1. Curious1 says:

   April 15, 2011 at 3:41 pm

   What should I put in my college survival kits?
   Ok, so I’m making college survival kits for 3 of my closest senior friends. I have a budget of about $75 (excluding buying the baskets to put the gifts in), so that’s $25 each. This is what I have so far:
   -Playing cards ($3 each)
   -Stress balls ($2 each)
   -(2) 5-hour energy shots ($4 per person)
   -(2) easy mac ($2 per person)

   Please list the prices of the items
2. Dave J says:

   April 19, 2011 at 5:39 pm

   This is a subject I know very well as I write on,
   lecture on, and teach survival for the average
   person.

   The real problem in what to put in a kit you build
   is the knowledge you have as to how to properly
   use such a kit.

   Also, since there can be limited space for a kit,
   and/ or that you might have to carry it by hand,
   the quantity of the bulk and the weight is an issue.

   What you must always remember is that there
   are four things you must provide for in any type
   of survival situation: Food, Water, Shelter,
   and Protection. The first three are self-explanatory.
   However, Protection means much more than
   the typical, first impression. It is a very complex
   provision because it means; Protection from the
   elements of nature, AND the nature of man.

   Protection means clothing sufficient to handle
   whatever weather that might be encountered.
   It means the proper mental preparedness of
   how to cope with a sudden misfortune of any
   type. It also means supplies that would be
   necessary to provide for what you might need
   if the misfortune could last for a long while.
   It doesn’t mean you must carry a firearm, or
   any other type of weapon (other than a good
   knife). But, it does mean you must be as
   prepared mentally for any type of hazard that
   can possibly befall you. I always teach,
   “Expect the Best! Prepare for the Worst!
   Take what comes!”

   The largest problem with people today is
   that we have become so used to living in
   a protected society that the imagination
   does not let us even consider just how
   bad our situation can become in the turn
   of a moment. We all have a will to survive;
   to continue to live on. However, we just do
   not imagine enough of the worst type of
   situation. We never consider the possibility
   to be very great. We confuse ‘possibility’
   with ‘probability’. Just remember that the
   possibility of anything is always 50/50.
   It is the probability that may be very low,
   but the possibility is still 50/50. Our own
   preparedness must remember, and heed
   this.

   I will give you a list of things that you can
   choose from to take. You, however, must
   decide what you would most likely need
   to take. I make kits for people all the time,
   but I always have to take into consideration
   of their level of skill, knowledge, and training.
   I make small kits, but further suggest larger
   types of ‘pack kits’. Even the small ones
   that can be placed, or carried anywhere must
   be developed for the individual. Each item is
   carefully selected so as to provide the way
   for a person to survive most anything, but
   the skill, knowledge, and training is very
   critical. I use many examples of where some
   have had everything they needed to survive
   a situation, but have died. They may have
   had everything tangible, but lacked the
   mental preparedness to survive.

   I very highly commend you for thinking of
   this issue in advance. Most people do not.
   I do suggest that you get a copy of a Boy
   Scout Field Book as a good guide if you
   lack the training for this type of situation.
   There are many books out there, even one
   that I have written, but the Scout Field Book
   covers much to be a great help. I still use
   mine a lot.

   Disaster Supply Kit
   (As suggested by the National Hurricane Center)

   Water – at least 1 gallon daily per person for
   3 to 7 days
   Food – at least enough for 3 to 7 days
   — non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
   — foods for infants or the elderly
   — snack foods
   — non-electric can opener
   — cooking tools / fuel
   — paper plates / plastic utensils
   Blankets / Pillows, etc.
   Clothing – seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
   First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
   Special Items – for babies and the elderly
   Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
   Flashlight / Batteries
   Radio – Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
   Telephones – Fully charged cell phone with extra
   battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
   Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards
   – Banks and ATMs may not be available for
   extended periods
   Keys
   Toys, Books and Games
   Important documents – in a waterproof container
   or watertight resealable plastic bag
   — insurance, medical records, bank account
   numbers, Social Security card, etc.
   Tools – keep a set with you during the storm
   Vehicle fuel tanks filled
   Pet care items
   — proper identification / immunization records /
   medications
   — ample supply of food and water
   — a carrier or cage
   — muzzle and leash

   The above kit supplies can be trimmed to fit the particular
   circumstances.

   For a small ‘Kit in a Can’ to keep with you
   at all times, the following can be put into a
   one, or three pound coffee can. (Keep in a
   pack, at work, at home, under the rear se
3. Amaretta says:

   April 28, 2011 at 3:58 pm

   You could use big plastic bowls (from Walmart/Target/the dollar store) as your “baskets” and then they could use them for popcorn at college. You should definitely include some microwave popcorn and maybe some microwaveable ramen noodle cups or soup. You could add a coffee mug ($1 at a dollar store) and some tea or coffee bags if you think they’d use them. Sugarless gum or breath mints are also useful to keep you awake during boring classes. You could also include a small photo album ($1 at Michael’s craft stores) or a picture frame with a photo of the four of you (if you’re all friends).
4. ~~Birdy~~ says:

   April 28, 2011 at 10:08 pm

   What is the point of making survival kits for 2012?
   there really are people doing this
5. bikenbeer2000 says:

   April 29, 2011 at 12:38 pm

   If idiots want to waste money on fake doomsdays, that’s their fault.
   I assume you know that 2012 is a hoax.
6. jennie says:

   April 29, 2011 at 8:11 pm

   Any ideas for college survival kits?
   My sister is going away to college next fall, and I wanted to get her a grad present. I was thinking of making a college survival kit with some items that will hopefully be useful to her next year. Maybe something like a snuggie, dorm room stuff, laptop carrier, etc. Any more ideas?
7. Mandie says:

   April 30, 2011 at 8:09 pm

   How to make an Emergency Road-side & survival kits at home?
   My family and I have to travel for the upcoming holidays. We need to know what we need to take with us and the kits are too pricey. So what do you put in a winter weather survival and road side kits???
8. Dalek says:

   April 30, 2011 at 8:10 pm

   How many starving children could we have fed with the money spent on 2012 bunkers, survival kits, books, etc.?
   Seriously, Millions have been spent of stuff for this 2012 nonsense.
9. mortoo (not a tea bagger) says:

   April 30, 2011 at 10:16 pm

   that would depend on whether you were a buyer or a seller, in tha latter case of course profit is sufficient point , so how was the movie?