Every survival kit should be constructed to satisfy the eight elements of survival, which are Fire, Water, Shelter, First Aid, Signal, Food, Weapons, and Navigation.
Emergency Space Blanket - Lighweight, pocket type.
Emergency Poncho - Lightweight, pocket type.
Signal Whistle - Any type will do.
Wire Saw - BCB International.
Signal Mirror – One or three piece type.
Pocket Knife - Folding type, w/serrated blade.
LED Flashlight - Extra batteries attached to it with tape.
Orange Duct Tape - 30 inches, used for marking trails, first aid bandage, etc.
Magnesium & Flint Fire Starter - Remove the metal striker and use the knife to strike the flint side to start your fires.
Orange Plastic Shelter - This is a 7 x 2.5 foot trash bag used for leaves that can be cut up and used to make a shelter, rain poncho or us it for signaling.
Paracord Inner Strands - Minimum 100 ft, use as fishing line, tie-down, erecting shelters, snares, traps, etc.
July 4 th Roman Candle - Modified, cut down & sealed in wax to keep it waterproof along with 3 x"Strike Anywhere” matches.
Condoms & Purification Tablets - 2 x condoms & 8 x water purification tablets.
Thick Rubber Bands - When attached together they can be used to make an improvised weapon such as a sling-shot, spear gun or cross bow.
Orange Toy Punching Balloon - Can be used when blown up as a signaling device and as an improvised flotation device too.
Snare Kit - 12 x feet of wire along with 5 mini split rings and or swivels for making animal traps & snares.
Fishing Kit – 20 x feet of fishing line, 6 x assorted hooks, swivels and 5 x screw eyelets for making an improvised fishing pole or setting up a trout line.
Cement Nails – Assorted sizes, used to make fishing and hunting spears, arrow heads, etc.
Band Aids - For first aid uses.
Pencil Sharpener – Use it to make “paper thin” tinder sheets for starting fires.
Trick Birthday Candle – Once lite, can't blow it out, great for starting fires when it's windy.
Wet Ones - For cleaning cuts, injuries and can be used for igniting fires too.
