Survival Kits Articles & Videos

• Camping Survival

  Camping is a pastime that many individuals and families enjoy. Taking the time to prepare for a camping trip and abiding by a few basic survival tips will keep you from experiencing many obstacles which even some experienced campers may no… read more

• What Should You Keep in Your Emergency Survival Kit for Winter?

  Winter camping can be especially difficult. Temperatures are low, and wind speed can be especially high. To keep your family or camping party safe, plan ahead with a disaster or survival kit. When deciding what to include, always consider t… read more

• Tips on Survival Kits for the Road

  Campers and hikers alike understand the need for survival kits. While driving through remote areas or traveling great distances on state highways, you must travel with a survival kit that contains safety gear and equipment as well as hazard… read more

• Survival Provisions List

  The wilderness can be a dangerous place if you're not properly prepared. Weather forecasts can change and terrain can be unpredictable. When this happens, it forces the outdoor adventurer to improvise on the fly, and sometimes this can be a… read more

• How to Build a Winter Survival Kit

  Whether you are taking a short walk through the woods, a road trip or an extended hiking trip through the wilderness, a winter survival kit is a must during cold months. An accident or equipment failure, a missed trail head or turnoff or a… read more

• Ideas for Homemade Survival Kits

  Most people who become the subjects of search and rescue started out on a short day hike. They probably never imaginedg they would become lost and in a survival situation. Any time you head out to the woods, you need to be prepared for the… read more

• How to Pack a Survival Kit

  A survival kit protects you and your family in case of an emergency. A basic survival kit works on many different levels, including keeping you alive if your car gets caught in the snow or you find yourself stuck without gas in a remote are… read more

• Homemade Survival Kits

  The worst case scenario has happened. You are lost in a wilderness area, the victim of an accident or caught in a natural disaster. You have read the articles on survival and have an idea of what to do, but do you have the basic, essential… read more

• List of Basic Survival Items

  A survival kit is typically a water proof container that contains essential items to help you survive in an emergency situation. Kits are available in a wide range of sizes with the basic supplies to help provide the basics including shelte… read more

• Foods for a Survival Kit

  Spending time in wilderness areas can provide a wonderful sense of peaceful isolation. Often we get so excited about the prospect of getting out of town that some sensibilities slip the mind. It is always better to be prepared when headin… read more

• How to Make Survival Kits

  Being practical, manageable and accessible are the keys to a good survival kit. There is no such thing as the all-around kit. If it is not suited for the environment, it probably won't be used. Also, a survival kit that's not easy to use or… read more

• Things in a Survival Kit

  A survival kit is useless unless you have it when you need it and should be reserved for emergencies. Equipping a survival kit involves a trade-off between space and weight and the necessity of the item. Items in a survival kit should addre… read more

• What Is in a Basic Survival Kit?

  When preparing a survival kit, keep in mind the environment it is intended for. Conserve space and weight when creating the first aid kit and use one item for multiple purposes. Be sure you know how to use the items in your kit. read more

• How to Make Your Outdoor Survival Kit

  Any time you're out in the wilderness there is the possibility of something happening that will require you to be prepared to take care of yourself, When you're experiencing the great outdoors, it doesn't take much to turn a simple trip int… read more

• How to Assemble a Hiking Survival Kit

  Preparation is crucial in hiking. Whether you're out for a weekend hike or a week-long trip, you never know what you might encounter. Assemble a hiking survival kit to place in your pack for emergency situations. read more

• How to Make a Winter Survival Kit for the Car

  Unlike days or years gone by, today we zip along on superhighways and well-maintained interstates. As roads have improved and the numbers of motorists have increased, many people travel unprepared for roadside emergencies. This is particula… read more