Big doesn't always mean better. You can pack a small survival kit in something like an Altoids tin. This is small enough to fit into your pocket, lightweight, and easily accessible. You can put everything that you need to survive for a short time in a small kit. Because it's so small, you can always have it with you. What you put in the tin will depend on where you might find yourself surviving. You might pack your tin differently than someone else would, but some of the basics will remain the same regardless of where you are.
We'll be going through some different types of small resources that can be fit into a shockingly small kit. We'll first be going over food supplies, like fishing equipment and water tablets. Then, we'll be covering medical supplies, such as bandages and medication. Finally, we'll talk about general camping gear, like a compass or a small knife.
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Water And Food Supplies
You need a way to be able to get a food supply. This is why many people pack fishing gear consisting of a fishing line, along with a hook or two and some sinkers. Snare wire can also be packed in the tin.
You'll also need something to use to treat water, so it's safe to drink. There are small packets of purification tablets that you can get to fit in the tin. In addition, you can store a folded yet durable water bag for carrying water.
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First Aid Kit And Medical Supplies
You can get hurt no matter where you are. So in the kit, you want to pack bandages; and it's always better to pack waterproof, flexible ones that will stay on. You'll also want medication in the tin, such as pain medication, anti-nausea medicines, and anti-diarrhea medication.
Put antibacterial cleanser packets or sanitizer packets in the tin. This can be used to clean injuries as well as to disinfect items. Add an antibiotic ointment packet as well. Keep super glue or a small roll of medical tape in the tin. Either one can be used to treat a wound that's too deep or big for a Band-Aid. If you have room, keep both.
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Camping Gear And Tools
You'll also want something to start a fire, so keep a small fire starter tool in there. A birthday candle, along with some waterproof matches, is also a good solution. A mini, lightweight signal mirror can fit into an Altoids tin. You can find many that are smaller than the size of your palm. Put a square of aluminum foil in your tin, too. The foil has multiple uses, from use as a signal to use for food preparation and cooking.
Pack a compass in your kit. You can find extremely small ones around an inch or smaller in size that will fit into the tin. The tin is big enough to hold a small folding knife as well as some safety pins and a sewing needle. These can be used to repair clothing as well as for things like removing splinters. You can get these in small packets so that they don't take up much room.
Now, you have a better idea of just how much you can put into a small case. We started by discussing food supplies, like fishing equipment. Then, we talked about medical resources, like bandages and medicine. We wrapped up with some general camping gear, like a compass or a knife.
You never know when an emergency will strike. The smaller your kit, the easier it is to carry with you no matter where you go. Now, you can be better prepared no matter what sort of scenario you find yourself in.
Tags: things you need in a survival kit; must-have tools in a survival kit; basic emergency tools; gears for emergencies
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