1. Water proof matches: These are a necessity to creating a survival kit. These types of matches are able to withstand exposure to water, but they are able to keep yourself warm, dry and protected when stuck out in the woods for long periods of time
2. A water bottle or container: This is a very good thing to have if stuck in the woods. Its dangers to get dehydrated for long periods of time, but it's not safe to eat snow or ice direct from the ground, so by having a container you can put snow in it and melt it so its safe to drink. 3. A manual charged flash light: This is a very useful item to have. This will allow you to be able to see at night, which helps protect and guide yourself. It can also signal for help because it makes you easier to see. You don't even need to worry about battery life because as long as you manually turn it, you get infinite battery life. 4. Socks: If you do end up trapped in the woods, the first thing you'll want is an extra pair of socks. The reason this is in the survival bag is because when its winter its easy to fall in some snow and get wet, and having damp and wrinkled feet can cause the painful disease of trench foot. SO by having other socks on you, you can easily change pairs and avoid trench foot. 5: Tin can: This can allow you to boil and melt snow or food, it can also be used as a cup and is very light to carry. 6: Energy bars: This food is essential because it can last for long periods of time, its tightly sealed and it can give you a lot of energy and keep you filled for a while. 7: Pocket Knife: This is an important item to obtain because it has a lot of uses. its light and easy to carry, it can cut down branches and small trees for shelter or fire and can be used to get food or for protection. 8: Hand Shakers: if you get stuck in the woods during winter, you'll notice that it gets really cold really fast, which means that hypothermia is a serious issue. So to deal with this we use a heat shaker because its small, light and can easily keep you warm. 9: A whistle: The whistle is an item that is useful in its own right. Its main purpose ( To make sound ) is really helpful, because it can indicate people where you are and can fend off any threating wildlife because it's loud, high pitched noise causes the animals to flee. 10: A compass: This can help you find your way out of the woods. The compass will point to which direction has the closest or strongest magnetism, meaning that building, vehicles or other people are in the area. |