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SURVIVAL

Preparation for "survival" mode will look different to different people depending on their situation. For the 'Prepper,' the objective may be to survive a man-made or natural disaster. For the overseas contractor or soldier, it may mean the ability to escape and evade when things go south.  

SURVIVAL KITS

Store Bought or Custom Made?

Not unlike personal defense (e.g., long gun, handgun, knife, then hands), think about using a layering methodology when you consider survival kits. Items that you can carry in your vehicle, a "bug out bag" that you can carry on your back, and then a "go to Hell" kit that fits into a cargo or other pocket on your person. There are some pretty good, ready-made kits on the market, but you can always make your own as long as you consider the essentials. And learn how to use what you have before you need it in an emergency. 

custom Survival Kit Essentials

wATER

The first priority in any survival situation is your security. Once you're out of immediate danger, life essentials are next on the list. Water will often be number one, since you will not go far without it. To prevent dehydration and possibly death, you'll want to have MULTIPLE options to procure fresh H2O. Drinking stagnant water can result in quicker dehydration: your body will use more fluids to flush out through vomiting or diarrhea whatever amoebas or bacteria you ingested.

Purification Tablets

Essential. There are multiple producers (I keep these), and when using them you'll need to follow the instructions, so you decontaminate your water container opening as well as the water in it. Carry a bottle in your car, one in your bugout bag, and in your go-to-Hell kit.   

4'-5' Piece of IV Injection or other rubber tubing

Keep a piece in your go-to-Hell kit. These come in handy in rocky, dry terrain where water might pool up after a rain but where you can't get your water container in to capture it. Maneuver your tubing through the cracks to get at it, then syphon it out or drink directly from the pooled water (if absolutely necessary). 

Straw H2O Filter

Highly recommended. These straws are mini-water filters that you can insert directly into a non-potable water source and drink with near 100% assurance that you're filtering out harmful substances.  If you anticipate being near salt water, there are desalination filters out there, but we can't rate here since we've not used them.   

SHELTER

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Parachute / "550" Cord

Known as "550 cord" because the true military spec cord has a test strength of 550 pounds. There are a lot of cheap substitutes you can get online or at the box hardware stores, but we recommend you avoid those. One or two ten-foot sections in your small kit have various uses. In a pinch, you can strip off the sheath and pull out several tough, thread-like innards that can be used for securing , fish line, etc. You can buy the true mil-spec cord in bulk or brand quality cord in smaller lengths. 

Dental Floss - Unwaxed

Small, compact reels of tough filament that can be as long as 50 yards in a one-inch area. Big bang for your buck, with unlimited uses including lashing things together, repairing gear or clothing, and of course taking care of your teeth so you can eat roadkill or whatever else you find without the increased misery of a toothache.  

SIGNALING

Orange Signaling Panel

Strobe Light

Signaling Mirror

MISCELLANEOUS

Money

Everyone carries their compass, pocketknife, fire starter, etc. but don't forget about money, and plenty of it. If working internationally, keep enough hard currencies including the host nation currency, international currencies like the Euro, Dollar, or Yuan, and virtual as well. Always have enough to get you through a tough spot. Keep a reserve in case you need to get the Hell out of Dodge and the stagecoach is full. 

Another Passport

The State Department will give you a second passport if you travel a lot so that, while one book is held by a consulate of a country that requires Americans to have a visa, you can still travel while you wait.  Also, some countries require holding your passport, for example, in hotels in which you stay. You'll have another if you need to get out of town quickly and permanently. It's a good idea to use a passport cover to cover the fact that you're a U.S.C. when you need your passport out at an. 

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