Summer Survival Kit

As many of us prepare and plan for summer activities and trips, safety should be a priority.

For anyone planning an excursion to a remote place, here is a list of potential items that may be considered for a survival kit for your car, truck or boat.

Survival Pack: typically plan for 3 days and alter it based on climate

Clothing:
• 3 sets of underwear
• 3 pairs of socks
• change of pants
• 2 T-shirts
• long-sleeved shirt
• waterproof windbreaker
• cap
Food:
• energy bars
• 3 MREs
• salt and pepper
• utensils
• paper plates and cups
• P-38 can opener
• small stove and fuel
• cooking vessels
Water:
• water purification system (or tablets)
• 2 liters in Nalgene bottles
Hygiene:
• roll of toilet paper
• disposable towelettes
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• bar of soap
• liquid camp soap
• shampoo
• razor
• towel and washcloth
• deodorant
• scissors
• hairbrush
• paper towels
• hand sanitizer
First aid:
• first-aid kit
• bug repellent
• sunscreen
Shelter:
• lightweight tent
• Space Blanket
• extremely lightweight sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• emergency poncho
Tools:
• flashlight (wind-up)
• wearable LED lights
• fire starter
• knife
• rope
• gloves
• latrine trowel
• FRS radios
Miscellaneous:
• pen and notepad
• tape
• roll of quarters
• spending money
• photo IDs
• ID tag for 72-hour kit
• playing cards or other game