Packing For Survival

You put a lot of thought into the weapon you choose to hunt with, and take care not to forget anything you might need at camp. An area many hunters overlook is the most important of all – their survival kit. Of course, a survival kit isn’t the first thing most hunters think they need for their trek into the wilderness. But most of us don’t set off for a hunt planning to get lost or injured along the way.A survival kit should be compact – no larger than a fanny pack. The smaller it is, the more likely you are to keep it with you all the time. Your survival kit should include the following items:- a space blanket, two if you can manage to fit them in- at least one day’s supply of food- a pack of waterproof matches – 20ft of nylon rope or parachute cord- a suitable knife and sharpening stone- two 8oz juice boxes- a packet of water purification tablets- a compact first aid kit including a gauze roll, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes and aspirinThis is the bare minimum when considering your survival needs. With these items, odds are you can make it for a couple of days in the outdoors with little worry.