Electrical Current While Traveling
The voltage, cycle and electrical plug can vary from country to country and sometimes even within the country. Buy the required adaptor or adaptor kit before you leave on your …
Tornadoes
Tornado Danger Signs Learn these tornadodo danger signs: An approaching cloud of debris can mark the location of a tornado even if the funnel is not visible. Before a tornado …
During a Hurricane
Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports. Check emergency supplies and fuel car. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and …
Winter Car Kit
Keep these items in your car: Flashlights with extra batteries First aid kit with pocket knife Necessary medications Several blankets Sleeping bags Extra newspapers for insulation Plastic bags (for sanitation) …
Winter Driving
The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents. Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the …
Emergency Fishing Kit
55mm film container for storage and as a float Different sized hooks 1 5′ of monofilament line 10 lb test Rubber bands Sinkers Sewing needle Waterproof emery paper to sharpen …
Cooking Gear
Cooking Gear Canteen & mess k it Knife GI can opener Plastic bags Utensil kit
Camping Gear
Back Pack Citronella candle Compass and maps Cot or mat Emergency candles Fire starter Flashlight or lantern Pocket knife Sleeping bag & pad Shelter (tube tent) Stove & fuel Tent …
Personal Items
Aspirin Baking soda Cold medication Dental floss Diarrhea medication Ear Plugs Extra glasses Laxative Moleskin for feet Motion sickness medication Personal hygiene items Personal medications Prescription drugs Shampoo Shaving kit …
Food
Chocolate bars Freeze dried food Raisins and brown sugar Salt Tea and broth cubes Water treating tablets
Cold Weather Travel
Balaklava Emergency blanket Outerwear (poncho) Scarf Survival candles Thermal underwear Warm hat Warm parka Warm waterproof boots Wool gloves Wool socks Wool sweater
Summer Travel
Cotton hat Light coloured cotton shorts and shirt Insect repellent Light walking shoes Sunglasses Sun lotion Towels
Ice & Snow Climbing
Helmet Cagoule (Balaclava) Extra socks Gaiters Mittens, Fingerless mittens Slings, rappel anchors, runners, seats etc Rock pitons Tubular ice screws Rucksack Emergency shelter Crampons Boots Rope Carabiners Alpine hammer & …
Rock Climbing Kit
Helmet Rock hammer Hammer holster Pitons Carabiners Chocks and nuts Kletterschuhe Swami belt Rope
Camping
Air mattress Backpack Bottle opener Can opener Candle/lantern Compass Cookware and utensils Cutlery Day pack Disposable butane lighter Drinking cup First aid kit Flashlight/extra batteries Foam pad Knife Nylon cord …
Take With You
Address book Binoculars Camera Credit cards Drivers license Electrical converter or adapter Flashlight Itinerary & Maps Money belt Padlock Pen Short wave radio Soap Travelers checks Wallet Walking shoes
Before Leaving Home
Leave keys and itinerary witha friend. Obtain permits.(fishlng, camping, hunting) if required. Passport and visas. Fill prescriptions and have copies. Mail on hold at Post Office. Stop newspaper delivery. Travelers …
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 …
First Aid
See your doctor for advice. First Aid kit Snakebite kit Insect repellent Moleskin for sore feet Salt tablets Baking soda Table salt Distilled water Rubbing alcohol Cotton applicators Bandages _ …
Sunburn & Windburn
Severe sunburn can occur summer or winter. In the late winter months the sun can produce a severe burn in a short time. Wear a hat, sunglasses, long sleeved clothing …
Intestinal Sickness
Common diarrhea, food poisoning, and other intestinal diseases are common if you are in the wilderness especially if you are trying to survive on a limited diet and primitive storage …
lf You Get Lost (Alone, In a Group)
Alone The shock of realizing that you are lost can be mentally crippling but you have to hope for the best and plan for the worst. Recall survival techniques or …
Hygiene
Good physical health is essential to survival The Cooking and Fishing chapters outline methods of catching, cooking and storing food. The First Aid chapter highlights insect stings, snake and animal …
Fear & Panic
Panic can cause a person to act without thinking. To feel fear is normal and necessary. It is natures way of giving you that extra shot of energy. A Caveman …
Food Rationing
Immediately start rationing and do not eat any food on the first day. Limit the intake of water if it is not readily available. Eat food in small amounts at …
Avoid Getting Lost
When traveling make it a habit to.- Check your approximate location on the map and try to compare its markings with your surroundings. Do this every 15 to 20 minutes. …