Basic Wilderness Emergency Kit

  • Brass wire
  • Brown sugar
  • Candle or lantern
  • Canteen
  • Compass
  • Emergency blanket (poncho)
  • Extra pair of prescription glasses
  • Fire starter
  • First aid kit
  • Fishing kit
  • Flashlight & batteries
  • Flare
  • GI can opener
  • Heavy knife or axe
  • High energy food
  • Poncho
  • Mess kit
  • Razor blades
  • Rope 1 2′-24′ (4-8 cm)
  • Sewing kit
  • Signal mirror
  • Small pot
  • String
  • Tea bags, broth cubes
  • Tube tent
  • Water bottle
  • Waterproof matches
  • Waterproof match container
  • Water purifying tablets or filtration system
  • Whistle