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<\/p>\nWhat would the Ultimate Survival Kit have in it? What would it look like? Well, you’re about to find out. We put together a list of nearly every survival tool and gadget that would be useful in a disaster situation. It contains over 180 items in 19 different gear categories. Keep reading to discover the survival gems that could save your life.<\/p>\n
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How many items do you have in your survival kit?<\/p>\n
Do you have a few? Or way too many?<\/p>\n
In case you’re looking for new items to bring in your bug out bag or emergency survival kit, here are some ideas for you.<\/p>\n
NOTE<\/em>: This isn’t a guide about Survival kits. This is more of a specific list of items that are for survival kits. If you’re looking for more information about survival kits and bags. You can go here for a complete guide to survival bags and packs.<\/p>\n There are 19 categories in the survival kit list. If we missed one or you think there should be one that is added, let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n We’ll take you through each section in order. In each section, the type of recommended products in that section are listed. Enjoy.<\/p>\n In the survival food section, we’re covering all the supplies that would make good items to have for food in a disaster or emergency.<\/p>\n 1. Used Oil<\/p>\n 2. Paraffin Wax<\/p>\n 3. Honey<\/p>\n 4. Vinegar<\/p>\n 5. Baking Soda<\/p>\n 6. Sandwich Bags<\/p>\n 7. Peppermint oil<\/p>\n 8. Rubbing Alcohol<\/p>\n 9. Peanut Butter<\/p>\n Peanut butter is one of the go-to snacks when camping. Or use it as a staple food for survival. It’s cheap, doesn’t go bad easily. You don’t need to keep it cool.\u00a0 You could practically live off of peanut butter for years if you needed to.<\/p>\n 10. Borax<\/p>\n 11. Can Opener<\/p>\n Few things are worse than being starving, having a can of beans and no way of opening the darn can. If you have your tactical knife, you’re set. Otherwise, a can opener is just about your only hope.<\/p>\n And you don’t have to carry one of those clunky old fashioned can openers that are the size of a toaster oven. Small and lightweight is the key.<\/p>\n 12. Cast Iron Pan<\/p>\n 13. Tin Can<\/p>\n 14. Aluminum Foil<\/p>\n 15. Stainless Steel Pot<\/p>\n 16. Portable Wood<\/p>\n 17. Burning Stove<\/p>\n 18. Butane\/Propane Camping Stove<\/p>\n 19. Cooking\/eating utensils: forks, spoons, knives, chopsticks<\/p>\n 20. MREs & Dehydrated Foods<\/p>\n 21. Valley Food Storage Mango Habanero Chili<\/p>\n 22. Rice<\/p>\n 23. Salt<\/p>\n 24. Hard Candy<\/p>\n 25. Energy Bars<\/p>\n 26. Canned Food<\/p>\n Sardines are excellent to have with you at all times. They’re healthy, they last, and are small so it’s easy to carry them in your bug out bag.<\/p>\n 27. Tony Thatcher’s Creole Seasoning<\/p>\n We’re listing this product specifically because it’s on its own. This was the only seasoning that was specifically talked about in the community. If you have one that you like and just can’t leave home without. Let us know in the comments and we’ll consider adding it.<\/p>\n The essence of life, as you know, is Water. It is the most essential resource we need to survive. It’s the second rule in the survival rule of threes.<\/p>\n This section covers possible\u00a0products for you to consider for the water section of your survival kit.<\/p>\n Which includes:<\/p>\n 28. Dry High Test Hypochlorite (HTH)<\/p>\n HTH has no shelf life. When SHTF and you have this, you’ll at least instantly get 100% confidence that it has not gone bad. It’s 100% reliable.<\/p>\n And you don’t need much, a one-pound bag will purify about 10,000 gallons of water.<\/p>\n 29. Water Collection Tank<\/p>\n 30. Water Bag<\/p>\n 31. Canteen<\/p>\n 32. Water Bag<\/p>\n 33. Non-lubricated condoms<\/p>\n 34. Bleach<\/p>\n 35. Water Filter<\/p>\n Having a water filter with you is essential for your survival since we can’t survive without water for very long. And if we found a water source but can’t drink it because it’s contaminated, the water does us no good. We must be able to purify it.<\/p>\n 36. Water Purification Tablets<\/p>\n Section three covers the medical portion of your survival kit. If you or a loved one is hurt or injured. Having quality gear and supplies will be needed to properly treat injuries.<\/p>\n Out of your entire survival kit or bug-out bag, if you want to get the cheapest gear possible for everything. Let this be the type of gear where you spend a little more for better supplies. Buy quality first-aid and medical supplies. It can mean the difference between life or death.<\/p>\n[easy-tweet tweet=”Buy quality first-aid and medical supplies. It can mean the difference between life or death.” user=”thesurvivaljournl” usehashtags=”no” template=”qlite”]\n 37. Penicillin<\/p>\n 38. Amoxicillin<\/p>\n 39. Cephalosporin (Keflex)<\/p>\n 40. Fish-Mox<\/p>\n 41. Advil<\/p>\n 42. Aspirin<\/p>\n 43. Imodium<\/p>\n 44. Antihistamines<\/p>\n 45. Tylenol Cold & Flu<\/p>\n 46. Benzocaine gel (for toothaches)<\/p>\n 47. Specialized Medicine<\/p>\n 48. Melatonin Tabs<\/p>\n Similar to the medical section prior. This type of equipment is important to get quality reliable gear that is durable and well built.<\/p>\n 49. Sewing Kit<\/p>\n 50. Rescue Shears<\/p>\n 51. QuikClot<\/p>\n 52. Splints<\/p>\n 53. Tourniquet<\/p>\n 54. Wound Dressing<\/p>\n 55. Iodine<\/p>\n 56. 50% Alcohol Solution<\/p>\n 57. Surgical Kit<\/p>\n 58. Sutures<\/p>\n This section will be especially important to you if you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes. When your power goes out, being prepared and prepped is important.<\/p>\n 59. A generator that can run off of propane and natural gas<\/p>\n 60. Rechargeable Batteries<\/p>\n 61. Battery Solar Charger<\/p>\n 62. USB Solar Charger<\/p>\n 63. Energy Bank<\/p>\n 64. Carphone Charger<\/p>\n 66. Electricity generator<\/p>\n Hunt or be hunted. Many of us are hunters as we like to be able to produce our own food to eat instead of relying on conventional grocery stores. The food you kill first and then cook and eat is much healthier for you anyway.<\/p>\n 67. Binoculars<\/p>\n 68. Slingshot<\/p>\n 69. B.B.\/pellet gun + pellets<\/p>\n 70. .22 LR rifle + ammo (if legally permissible)<\/em><\/p>\n 71. Snare Wire<\/p>\n 72. Crossbow<\/p>\n 73. Manriki chain<\/p>\n 74. Duke small body traps<\/p>\n 75. Skinning Knife<\/p>\n 76. Spear<\/p>\n 77. Old Military K-Bar<\/p>\n 78. Bayonet for a knife<\/p>\n 79. Axe<\/p>\n 80. Handgun (or two)<\/p>\n 81. Rifle<\/p>\n 82. At least a 308 bolt action for longer range\/harder hits.<\/p>\n 83. Lead Ventilation System<\/p>\n 84. Pocket Knife<\/p>\n 85. Fixed Blade Knife<\/p>\n 86. Tactical Folding Knife<\/p>\n 87. Machete<\/p>\n 88. Bear spray<\/p>\n 89. Pepper spray (if legally permissible)<\/em><\/p>\n 90. Tactical Gloves<\/p>\n 91. Hat<\/p>\n 92. Rain Jacket<\/p>\n 93. Wool Socks<\/p>\n 94. Shemagh<\/p>\n 95. Bandanas<\/p>\n 96. Jacket<\/p>\n 97. Tactical Boots<\/p>\n 98. Hiking Boots<\/p>\n 99. Sunglasses<\/p>\n 100. Small folding brush saw<\/p>\n 101. Scissors<\/p>\n 102. Nails<\/p>\n 103. Hammer<\/p>\n 104. Pliers<\/p>\n 105. Duct Tape \/ Gorilla Tape<\/p>\n 106. 550 Strand Paracord<\/p>\n 107. Crowbar\/Fubar<\/p>\n 108. Knife Sharpener<\/p>\n 109. Multi-Tool<\/p>\n 110. Plastic Tubing<\/p>\n We like our bags big and we like ’em bold. Having a different survival bag for each set of gear and items keeps us prepared. There are different bags that we need depending on the gear we put into them and the way we’ll be using the gear.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are the specific bags that are essential for packing each set of items with.<\/p>\n 111. Tactical Military Grade Backpack<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 112. Ammo Pouch<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 113. Canteen Pouch<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 114. Radio Pouch<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 115. Medical Pouch<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 116. Tactical Flashlight<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 117. Lantern<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 118. Emergency Candles<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 119. Kerosene<\/p>\n 120. Candle Stub<\/p>\n 121. Welders Blanket<\/p>\n 122. Lighter<\/p>\n 123. Lighter Fluid<\/p>\n 124. Waterproof Matches<\/p>\n If you don’t want to buy these, you can easily make waterproof matches. We made a guide on how to do it. They can become costly if you buy them frequently.<\/p>\n 125. Magnifying Glass<\/p>\n 126. Tinder<\/p>\n 127. Twine<\/p>\n Is your bug-out vehicle stocked and ready for when SHTF? This category covers gear and supplies that would benefit you to keep in your vehicles.<\/p>\n 128. Truck or Jeep<\/p>\n 129. 12vdc fuel pump with long hose and power cable<\/p>\n 130. Propane<\/p>\n 131. Diesel fuel<\/p>\n 132. Fresh Oil<\/p>\n Keeping some fresh oil in your vehicle is always a good idea for oil changes or lubing other items.<\/p>\n 133. Jumper Cables<\/p>\n 134. Cable Ties<\/p>\n 135. Gasoline<\/p>\n 136. Spare Tire<\/p>\n 137. Tire repair kit<\/p>\n Shelter is another one of the core pillars of survival. It’s also in the survival rule of threes.<\/p>\n 138. Mylar\/space emergency thermal blanket<\/p>\n 139. Sleeping Bag<\/p>\n 140. Butane\/Propane Heater<\/p>\n 141. Rubber Boots<\/p>\n 142. Poncho<\/p>\n 143. Tent<\/p>\n 144. Tarp<\/p>\n 145. Bivy Sack<\/p>\n 146. Hammock<\/p>\n 147. A Good Ol\u2019 5ft x 7ft Wool Blanket<\/p>\n 148. Sleeping Bag<\/p>\n 149. Towels<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 150. Personal Location Beacon<\/p>\n 151. Compass<\/p>\n 152. GPS<\/p>\n 153. Maps<\/p>\n 154. Cell Phone<\/p>\n 155. Walkie Talkie<\/p>\n 156. Satellite Phone<\/p>\n 157. HAM, CB, or shortwave radio<\/p>\n 158. Windup or AA-battery radio<\/p>\n 159. Signaling Mirror<\/p>\n 160. Flares<\/p>\n 161. Whistle<\/p>\n 162. Personal locator beacon (PLB)<\/p>\n A beacon is essential if you’re going to be doing any backcountry, camping, or mountaineering\u00a0type activities. Especially in the winter. It’s one of the few items in the essential Winter Survival Kit.<\/p>\n Always be learning. Gear and gadgets make a big difference but it’s all worthless if we lack the skills and knowledge to know what to do with them.<\/p>\n 163. A Deck Of Cards<\/p>\n You can even get a Survival deck of cards.<\/p>\n 164. Survival Magazines \/ Books<\/p>\n 165. Kindle<\/p>\n 166. Tablet<\/p>\n 167. Chromebook<\/p>\n 168. Money<\/p>\n a. Credit Cards<\/p>\n b. Cash<\/p>\n 169. Sanitation and Hygiene Items<\/p>\n a. Toilet Paper<\/p>\n b. Tooth Brush<\/p>\n 170. Extra Set of Car & House Keys<\/p>\n 171. Cell Phone With Charger<\/p>\n 172. Family Emergency Contact Information<\/p>\n 173. Copies of Personal & Identification Documents<\/p>\n a. Medication list<\/p>\n b. Pertinent medical information<\/p>\n c. Proof of address<\/p>\n d. Deed\/lease to home<\/p>\n e. Passport<\/p>\n f. Birth certificate<\/p>\n g. Insurance policies)<\/p>\n 174. Lowly Shovel<\/p>\n 175. Gold<\/p>\n 176. Silver<\/p>\n 177. Cigarettes<\/p>\n 178. Alcohol<\/p>\n 179. Bug Net<\/p>\n 180. Bailing Wire<\/p>\n 181. Dryer Lint<\/p>\n There you have it. Now, there are a lot of items on this list. And we’ll be continually adding to it to make it better as time goes on. Should you get every single item in every category?<\/p>\n We hope you liked this guide for the ultimate survival kit list.\u00a0<\/p>\n Absolutely not. But the categories that are the most important to you, you may want to experiment with different pieces of gear for your survival kit or bug-out bag.<\/p>\n Did we miss anything?\u00a0Let us know and we’ll add it in.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What would the Ultimate Survival Kit have in it? What would it look like? Well, you’re about to find out. We put together a list of nearly every survival tool and gadget that would be useful in a disaster situation. It contains over 180 items in 19 different gear categories. 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Section 2: Water<\/h3>\n
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Section 3: Medicine<\/h3>\n
Section 4: First Aid<\/h3>\n
Section 5: Power<\/h3>\n
Section 6: Hunting<\/h3>\n
Section 7: Weapons<\/h3>\n
Section 8: Clothing<\/h3>\n
Section 9: Tools and Gadgets<\/h3>\n
Section 10: Bags<\/h3>\n
Section 11: Illumination<\/h3>\n
Section 12: Fire<\/h3>\n
Section 13: Car Supplies<\/h3>\n
Section 14: Shelter<\/h3>\n
Section 15: Navigation<\/h3>\n
Section 16: Communication<\/h3>\n
Section 17: Education & Entertainment<\/h3>\n
Section 18: Personal Docs & Items<\/h3>\n
Section 19: MISC & Tradable Goods<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n