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Article Tools KIT This kit has a little of everything from search rescue to trauma medical supplies.
Food
Water
Solar Blanket
Whistle
Flashlight w/Batteries (20 Yr)
Goggles
Clipboard
Pencil
Accou ntability Forms
AM Radio
COLD CLIMATE KIT Food packets
Snare wire
Smoke, illumination signals
Waterproof match box
Saw/knife blade
Wood matches
First aid kit
Magnetic compass
Pocket knife
Frying pan
Illuminating candles
Shovel
Water bag
Compressed trioxane fuel
Signaling mirror
Survival fishing kit
Saw-knives-shovel handle
Plastic spoon
Survival Manual (AFM 64-5)
Poncho
Insect head net
Ejector snap
Attaching strap
Kit, outer case
Kit, inner case
Kit, packing list
Sleeping bag
HOT CLIMATE KIT Canner drinking water
Waterproof match box
Plastic whistle
Smoke, illumination signals
Pocket knife
Signaling mirror
Plastic water bag
First aid kit
Fishing tackle kit
Magnetic compass
Snare wire
Frying pan
Wood matches
Insect head net
Reversible sun hat
Tool kit
PACKING A SURVIVAL KIT How to Pack a Survival Bag
It fits in a one-gallon Ziploc. It weighs just a couple of pounds. It costs a fraction of what one of those GPS-equipped cell phones costs. But this survival kit could save your life. While more complete kits could include everything from fishing gear to first-aid supplies, the 12 items of this one can be used to address all your basic nonmedical needs.
Garbage bag String Flashlight Compass Lighter Blanket Waterproof matches Multi tool/ knife Water bag
Compressed trioxane fuel
Signaling mirror
Survival fishing kit
CARRYING A SURVIVAL KIT Survival kits should: - Be light weight and compact - Be with you when you need it - Contain equipment that you can rely on - Be adjusted according to the season and the expected weather - Include the equipment you will need to survive a night or two in the season
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