How to Pack a Survival Kit for Any Kind of Trip
Anytime you enter the wilderness, you’re also entering some type of survival situation. Certain contingencies or emergencies don’t have a medical requirement while in the backcountry. For instances like these, you’ll need a pack of survival gear. Some items in your gear might be things you’re already used to using while in the backcountry, while some are more specific to emergencies. Most backcountry enthusiasts understand the life support or survival aspects of their equipment and need to be proficient in using it when the time arrives. When you’re going into the woods or any other backcountry area, planning your items according to survival isn’t going to be too different from your usual hiking or backpacking planning requirements. Your survival and safety needs will fall into the following categories: Navigation Fire Shelter Food and water First aid Communications These are some of the most consistent requirements; however, your geographic location, as well as the duration of y...