{"id":172,"date":"2019-12-28T19:21:32","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T19:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/?p=172"},"modified":"2020-07-16T15:18:25","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T15:18:25","slug":"why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do You Need a Survival Kit? 8 Reasons\u00a0Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-transparent\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#%E2%80%8BWhat-is-an-emergency-kit-or-survival-kit\" title=\"\u200bWhat is an emergency kit or survival kit?\">\u200bWhat is an emergency kit or survival kit?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#What-do-they-look-like\" title=\"What do they look like?\">What do they look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#8-reasons-to-have-an-emergency-kit\" title=\"8 reasons to have an emergency kit?\">8 reasons to have an emergency kit?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#1-It-can-and-hopefully-not-happen-to-you\" title=\"1. It can and hopefully not happen to you\">1. It can and hopefully not happen to you<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#2-Bring-peace-to-your-mind\" title=\"2. Bring peace to your mind\">2. Bring peace to your mind<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#3-An-emergency-survival-kit-is-easy-and-affordable\" title=\"3. An emergency survival kit is easy and affordable\">3. An emergency survival kit is easy and affordable<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#4-Communicate-with-the-outside-world\" title=\"4. Communicate with the outside world\">4. Communicate with the outside world<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#5-Receive-information-from-the-outside-world\" title=\"5. Receive information from the outside world\">5. Receive information from the outside world<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#6-Your-family\" title=\"6. Your family\">6. Your family<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#7-Think-about-your-pet(s)\" title=\"7. Think about your pet(s)\">7. Think about your pet(s)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#8-Helping-others\" title=\"8. Helping others\">8. Helping others<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#How-and-what-to-have-in-your-survival-emergency-kit\" title=\"How and what to have in your survival emergency kit\">How and what to have in your survival emergency kit<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#A-few-different-types-of-kits-are-recommended-by-most-survivalists\" title=\"A few different types of kits are recommended by most survivalists.\">A few different types of kits are recommended by most survivalists.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#Best-emergency\/survival-kit-you-can-buy-TODAY\" title=\"Best emergency\/survival kit you can buy TODAY\">Best emergency\/survival kit you can buy TODAY<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#Top-pick\" title=\"Top pick\">Top pick<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#EVERLIT-250-Pieces-Survival-First-Aid-Kit\" title=\"EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit\u00a0\">EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit\u00a0<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#Best-for-people-living-in-the-city\" title=\"Best for people living in the city\">Best for people living in the city<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#EVERLIT-250-Pieces-Survival-First-Aid-Kit-2\" title=\"EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit\u00a0\">EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit\u00a0<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#Best-budget-emergency-kit\" title=\"Best budget emergency kit\">Best budget emergency kit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#Ready-America-70280-Emergency-Kit\" title=\"Ready America 70280 Emergency Kit\">Ready America 70280 Emergency Kit<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#Always-good-to-have\" title=\"Always good to have \">Always good to have <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#Swiss-Safe-2in1-First-Aid-Kit\" title=\"Swiss Safe 2-in-1 First Aid Kit\u00a0\">Swiss Safe 2-in-1 First Aid Kit\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/why-do-you-need-a-survival-kit\/#%E2%80%8BConclusion\" title=\"\u200bConclusion\">\u200bConclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Survival or Emergency kits are able to save lives. No, we&#8217;re not trying to exaggerate; they can and do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may already be in your home or car with some form of an emergency kit and you don&#8217;t even know it. This could be a case of water in case you&#8217;re snowed in, several flashlights and candles in case the power goes out of the thunderstorm, or a box of bandages in case you get hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"earthquake\" class=\"wp-image-514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2vhz_gidjsw.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever it is, in times of dire straits, emergency kits are becoming ever more valuable. It can get us out of a pickle, lead us into the night, and give us a much-needed sense of safety. Whatever situation we can find ourselves in, it gives us peace of mind to know that we can rely on our survival kit. We should feel assured that it will take care of our families and that the situation will pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, look at it in this perspective. Preparing for a social event, a job interview or filing tax on time requires planning in a normal life scenario. Doing so timely removes the stress of trying to construct what you need to reach a deadline. The same should apply to unplanned emergencies like an earthquake, terrorist attack, or wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re giving you eight reasons for having an emergency kit in this article. We&#8217;ll show you later the materials you need to make&nbsp; your own package together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%8BWhat-is-an-emergency-kit-or-survival-kit\"><\/span>\u200bWhat is an emergency kit or survival kit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as a survival kit, disaster kit and emergency preparedness kit, an emergency kit is a pack containing essential supplies for emergency use. An emergency may occur as a natural disaster, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides, or man-made causes, such as forest fires and gas explosions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The emergency kit is intended to ensure the health and security of the person or persons who use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/first-aid-kit-59645_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-do-they-look-like\"><\/span>What do they look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of different types of survival kits (for example, backpacks, satchels, buckets, duffel bags). They can include everything from basic survival resources such as water, food, and first aid needs to specific things that suit the needs of your family (more on that later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, the items you select for your kit will contribute to the emergency for which you are preparing. That might not be realistic because emergencies can be unpredictable and can grow without notice. That&#8217;s why packing additional items and even things you don&#8217;t plan using is always smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-reasons-to-have-an-emergency-kit\"><\/span>8 reasons to have an emergency kit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/_whs7fpfkwq-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"hurricane flood\" class=\"wp-image-510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/_whs7fpfkwq-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/_whs7fpfkwq-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/_whs7fpfkwq-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/_whs7fpfkwq-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/_whs7fpfkwq-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/_whs7fpfkwq.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-It-can-and-hopefully-not-happen-to-you\"><\/span>1. It can and hopefully not happen to you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t think an accident will happen to you right now, then you&#8217;re in for a rude awakening. Disasters can occur to anybody at any time. Just look at the past year; California&#8217;s raging wildfires, Puerto Rico&#8217;s hurricanes, and most recently a tropical thunderstorm in the Carolinas that killed many people and dislocated a large swath of their residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bsazhhiiwxg-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"wildfire\" class=\"wp-image-509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bsazhhiiwxg-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bsazhhiiwxg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bsazhhiiwxg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bsazhhiiwxg-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bsazhhiiwxg-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/bsazhhiiwxg.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also be dealing with emergencies on a much smaller scale. Imagine driving down a road; a deer jumps in front of you from nowhere. Your cell phone does not receive any coverage, and even worse, your vehicle is so destroyed that it is undrivable. An emergency kit could allow you to call for help or provide you with the tools to stay safe in a situation like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Bring-peace-to-your-mind\"><\/span>2. Bring peace to your mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The world&#8217;s hardest thing for us is not realizing what&#8217;s going to happen. Disasters and crises are part of what we all fear, the great unknown. We&#8217;re wondering, &#8220;What if that happens or if it happens?&#8221; The bad news is that there is no way to predict the exact extent or direction of an impending catastrophe, even with our technological advances. But the good news is that by being prepared, we can understand a sense of security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give us that sense of security by having an emergency kit ready. It could help ease our worries and lessen our stress in a difficult time. Understanding that in case of an emergency, it will be available to us, we can breathe a sigh of relief, even if it&#8217;s just a small one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-An-emergency-survival-kit-is-easy-and-affordable\"><\/span>3. An emergency survival kit is easy and affordable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to the cost of weathering an emergency without one, the price you pay for an emergency kit is small. You can purchase a pre-assembled kit from the Red Cross store online or from any other seller of emergency preparedness kits. The price varies according to what&#8217;s going on inside the kit. You can buy a basic kit for less than $30. It will cost a little more complex kits with electronic devices and batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/first-aid-kit-62643_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can put your own package together if you&#8217;re more of a do-it-yourself guy. See below for a list of items in your kit that we recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Communicate-with-the-outside-world\"><\/span>4. Communicate with the outside world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We can be cut off from the outside world by emergencies. Phone lines and cell towers could be down in the worst situations, and we would have no way to contact our loved ones or ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, it is impossible to avoid, but preventable. Be sure to include communication supplies such as a battery-powered or solar radio and portable cell phone chargers when putting together your emergency kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Receive-information-from-the-outside-world\"><\/span>5. Receive information from the outside world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is just as important to be able to access local alerts and emergency information, to be able to communicate with the outside world. Knowing what&#8217;s going on in your area (and what&#8217;s going to happen) will help protect you and your family in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-placed kit should include an AM \/ FM frequency radio, ideally hand-cranked since batteries are not needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Your-family\"><\/span>6. Your family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have people we&#8217;d do anything for in our lives. In an emergency, that statement has never been truer. The responsibility to defend the families when disasters occur can be difficult to carry out. With an emergency kit ready to go, you can worry less about locating essential supplies and focus more on caring for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could mean exposure to the toys and games if you have small children to give them a sense of normalcy. This could mean access to life-saving medications and medical supplies for elderly members of your family that they need to rely on for their medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Think-about-your-pet(s)\"><\/span>7. Think about your pet(s)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our furry friends are depending on us to protect them from this world&#8217;s bad things. Perhaps we can&#8217;t let them down. In times of emergencies, when our attention is tuned to caring for our family, it is easy for us to forget about our pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our emergency kit, storing pet supplies and pet food would help ensure that our pets are also taken care of. If your pets have special needs, require a specific prescription, or are particularly careful about aggressive or unexpected changes in their environment, you should prepare your kit accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Helping-others\"><\/span>8. Helping others<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We could all use an extra pair of hands as crises strike. Getting an emergency kit with you could help others in need a long way. You may have extra food and water to lend, or spare batteries and flashlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be your neighbor, your friend, or a complete stranger, the person you are supporting. In any situation, it is possible to provide yourself with an emergency kit to save the lives of other people. There&#8217;s no other explanation than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/humanitarian-aid-939723_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-and-what-to-have-in-your-survival-emergency-kit\"><\/span>How and what to have in your survival emergency kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you purchase a survival kit or assemble one from parts that can be ordered from a reputable supplier, you can follow a diagram that contains everything you need to survive in your geographic area. In addition to basic human needs, you must ensure that you can cope in your environment under extreme conditions such as bitter cold or intense heat. Proper clothing and the ability to keep fire dry, or to have sunscreen and portable protection that is not harmed by the rays and heat stroke of the sun, are all part of the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a kit for survival can make life much easier in a situation of survival. While no kit can ever substitute good knowledge of old fashion and training, having one is an essential part of the preparation equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A-few-different-types-of-kits-are-recommended-by-most-survivalists\"><\/span>A few different types of kits are recommended by most survivalists.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The first form is called an EDC (Every Day Carry) and you always have it with you. Typically it is small enough to fit in your pocket, in your car, and is loaded with only essential items of survival.<\/li><li>A Bug Out Bag is called the second form. A Bug Out Bag takes the concept of EDC but amplifies it for conditions of long-term survival. It&#8217;s just a larger version of your EDC, but it includes more things after a tragedy that you need to survive. A Bug Out Bag is designed to grab at the notice of a moment; it should always be placed somewhere during an evacuation where you can easily access it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your emergency kit should have the following basic supplies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Food and water (Red Cross recommends three days of supplies for each person)<\/li><li>Flashlight<\/li><li>First aid kit<\/li><li>Extra clothing<\/li><li>Medications and medical supplies<\/li><li>Batteries<\/li><li>Emergency radios, solar radios recommended<\/li><li>Multi-purpose tool<\/li><li>Sanitation and personal hygiene items (tissue packs, toilet bags, toilet chemicals, etc.)<\/li><li>Extra cash<\/li><li>Personal documents, including medical information<\/li><li>Maps of the area<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first aid kit should include at a minimum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Bandages<\/li><li>Gauze<\/li><li>Antiseptics<\/li><li>Alcohol prep pads<\/li><li>Burn-cream ointment<\/li><li>Cold compress<\/li><li>Trauma pads<\/li><li>Cotton tips<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to be outdoors, your kit should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tents<\/li><li>Blankets and sleeping bags<\/li><li>Ponchos<\/li><li>Canopy shelter<\/li><li>Matches<\/li><li>Sleeping pads<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider also adding these additional items to your kit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Special medical supplies such as glasses, hearing aid, and syringes<\/li><li>Pet foods and supplies<\/li><li>Baby foods and supplies<\/li><li>Entertainment for children<\/li><li>Gloves<\/li><li>Knives<\/li><li>Masks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY kit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When selecting a container, try to find something that has more than one use or something that is discreet. For example, you can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A Metal Band-Aid Box<\/li><li>A Plastic First Aid Case<\/li><li>Altoids tins<\/li><li>Ammunition Boxes<\/li><li>Old Plastic Hiking Bottles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, your case should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Waterproof, or Water-repellent (or vacuum-sealed in airtight plastic)<\/li><li>Easy to carry<\/li><li>Durable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-emergency\/survival-kit-you-can-buy-TODAY\"><\/span>Best emergency\/survival kit you can buy TODAY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top-pick\"><\/span>Top pick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-mediacard qubely-block-55ff46\"><div class=\"qubely-block-mediacard  qubely-mediacard-layout-5 qubely-mediacard-image-position-top qubely-mediacard-image-position-left\"><div class=\"qubely-block-mediacard-wrapper\"><div class=\"qubely-mediacard-media_wrapper qubely-mediacard-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/qubely.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/qubely-assets\/demo\/image8.jpg\" alt=\"EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit \" srcset=\"http:\/\/qubely.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/qubely-assets\/demo\/image8.jpg 1x, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/EVERLIT-250-Pieces-Survival-First-Aid-Kit.jpg 2x\"\/><\/div><div class=\"qubely-mediacard-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"qubely-mediacard-innerBlocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-text qubely-block-9a01ed\"><div class=\"qubely-block-text  \"><div class=\"qubely-block-text-title-container  qubely-separator-position-top\"><div class=\"qubely-block-text-title-inner\"><h2 class=\"qubely-block-text-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EVERLIT-250-Pieces-Survival-First-Aid-Kit\"><\/span>EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><p>Uniquely customized by U.S military veterans, field tested by EX- Army Sergent, designed to get you well-prepared in an emergency situation. The kit combines 241 PCS First Aid Supply with 9 powerful Survival Gear into a Must-Have EDC emergency kit<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-button qubely-block-e91c53\"><div class=\"qubely-block-btn-wrapper \"><div class=\"qubely-block-btn\"><a class=\"qubely-block-btn-anchor is-large\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2CD5caf\">CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best-for-people-living-in-the-city\"><\/span>Best for people living in the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-mediacard qubely-block-8f16cf\"><div class=\"qubely-block-mediacard  qubely-mediacard-layout-5 qubely-mediacard-image-position-top qubely-mediacard-image-position-left\"><div class=\"qubely-block-mediacard-wrapper\"><div class=\"qubely-mediacard-media_wrapper qubely-mediacard-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/qubely.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/qubely-assets\/demo\/image8.jpg\" alt=\"EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit \" srcset=\"http:\/\/qubely.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/qubely-assets\/demo\/image8.jpg 1x, https:\/\/ultimatesurvivalguide.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/EVERLIT-250-Pieces-Survival-First-Aid-Kit.jpg 2x\"\/><\/div><div class=\"qubely-mediacard-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"qubely-mediacard-innerBlocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-text qubely-block-dc1505\"><div class=\"qubely-block-text  \"><div class=\"qubely-block-text-title-container  qubely-separator-position-top\"><div class=\"qubely-block-text-title-inner\"><h2 class=\"qubely-block-text-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EVERLIT-250-Pieces-Survival-First-Aid-Kit-2\"><\/span>EVERLIT 250 Pieces Survival First Aid Kit\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><p>Uniquely customized by U.S military veterans, field tested by EX- Army Sergent, designed to get you well-prepared in an emergency situation. 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The reality is that any time a disaster can strike, and it can happen to any of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can put our minds at ease with an emergency kit. We can feel safer knowing that we are ready to deal with the unexpected. Furthermore, emergency kits can provide us with a communication channel with the outside world where we can connect with loved ones and receive important updates. But most of all, an emergency kit can help us to look after our beloved family, kids, pets, neighbors and needy strangers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Reasons Why You Should Have an Emergency Kit. Emergency kits can and do save lives. No, we are not exaggerating; they really can and have. You may already have some kind of emergency kit in your home or car and don&#8217;t realize it. 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