Being Prepared is Key to Survival

Disasters have this nasty habit of popping up when you least expect them. This being the case, it pays to be always prepared. There is no convenient time for a disaster so you must keep a few things readily accessible. First, keep emergency survival kits in your home and in every vehicle you own. A first aid kit, some food and water, a change of clothes, toiletries and hygiene items should cover the basics. reading some guides for your activities can help.

 Take note of the number of persons in your household and scale accordingly. It is better to have an excess supply of food and water than being forced to live on a few drops and crumbs. Don’t overlook the needs of your beloved pets too.

Survival gear becomes more important when you are out in the wilderness. There are simply too many things that could go wrong out there. A simple scrape or sprain is a mere inconvenience in civilization but outdoors, it could quickly escalate into something life threatening. You have to be equipped to handle most incidents. In addition to survival kits, a dependable survival knife is a must-have.

 You will never run out of food and you will always have shelter when you have your trusty survival knife with you. That last statement can be a little misleading though. Yes you can provide for yourself with just a knife but you have to know how to use it. Survival training is sometimes even more important than survival gear. You can let a hardcore survivalist loose in the middle of nowhere and he will be fine with just a survival knife and his wits but a clueless hipster would shrivel up and die even with a backpack full of food and survival gear.

Your survival gear doesn’t need to be single duty. With a little planning, your camping items can be utilized. Your camping cooking equipment, camping sleeping bag, camping bed, camping shower, and any other camping set you own can be stored in tubs with lids or duffel bags near the front of your garage, readily accessible. If you include your canvas tent in your survival kits planning you will be ready to rough it.

 If you own a camper caravan or toyhauler you can think about stowing the minimum survival gear in the trailer, and have it ready to hook up and tow on short notice. Any planning you do in advance will pay off in the future. Remember that if you are able to depend on yourself by having survival training and survival kits, you will be able to reduce the burden of emergency agencies such as the Red Cross.

So, always be prepared. Whether you’re camping or just going about your day to day life, survival should be your primary concern. Be aware of the things that could go wrong around you and have your survival gear ready and your survival skills sharp.