What is the difference between a good emergency survival kit, and one that doesn't quite pass the test? This can be a hard question for people to answer, especially since different locations are going to have different worries just as unique situations are each going to require a separate course of action that takes into account everything going on there at the time. But there are a few things that every survival kit should have regardless of environment or potential disaster situations. By knowing these things and with a little bit of thought, finding the right emergency kit will become much easier.
The first thing every one should have is basic medical supplies. This could include medication for allergies, gauze for wrapping wounds, disinfectant cream, aspirin, and other similar supplies. These are always important for emergency or survival kits regardless of surrounding situations.
Another consideration is water. Whether it's preparing for a huge earthquake that knocks out water in a city, or if you get lost in the wilderness and need a way to get fresh drinking water, iodine tablets and other similar items are small and purify water to make it safe to drink. These should be in every emergency kit.
Next is fire. This might seem odd for a city kit, but several water proof matches and some wispy cotton or an actual fire starter can be life savers. Flint and steel can also be very effective, but you need to practice and know how to use them before these will be effective.
A good survival kit will have highly useful objects that can serve more than one purpose. There are many types of specialty line, rope, or wire, for example, which can be used for tying knots to lash wood together to fishing, creating snares, or many other uses. Something as simple as strong fishing line can often do well enough in a pinch, and also provides a large amount of usable line that can be used to bind an injured limb as part of a splint, create a shelter, or capture food.
The best types of emergency kits are also going to be light weight, making them easy to carry and transport, and should be in a water proof container. These are pretty obvious things, but many people overlook them and regret it later.
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