Survival kit.?

Question

I am trying to think of everything I could get to make a survival kit. Everything must fit in a 5 gallon bucket because I was thinking of marketing them eventually. Nothing rediculous please. So far I have the following: first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, candles.

Answer 1

The hallmark number of hours a survival kit must last is 72 hours, however you must keep in mind that in many situations emergency personnel may be delayed for more than 72 hours. You must also be prepared to move from the disaster area on your own, and the kit would be better if it was portable. I have much backpacking and hiking experience, and I know a 5 gallon bucket is not so portable.

1 Emergency (space) blankets
2 Flashlight w/ extra batteries
3 battery powered radio w/ extra batteries
4 first aid kit
5 knife (my first rule is always have a knife on you where it is legal to carry one)
6 signal mirror
7 waterproof matches
8 iodine tablets for water purification (your kit is not big enough to carry water)
9 emergency candles (the 9 hour burn kind)
10 lighter (preferably Zippo w/ extra fluid. These are wind proof and will light after being submerged)
11 whistle
12 Small water proof containers (for pills and other essential personal items that you will need in a survival situation)
13 A list of items people will need to buy on their own (those cup-of-soup packets that you just add water are excellent for survival kits, power bars, etc.)

You must have a CPR barrier device in your first aid kit.

Answer 2

Check out Wal-Mart. For a good bit less than $85.00 you can get a very decent survival kit already packaged. I bought one and only added a knife as that was the only essential that didn't come in the kit. Whether you do that or make up your own, a survival kit needs to address the following main issues: Fire building, shelter construction, signaling. Other things like water purification, food acquisition, first aid (we usually recommend a separate kit for this), etc. can also be included if you feel it is necessary.

Answer 3

With every day pass, our country is getting into more and more trouble. The inflation, unemployment and falling value of dollar are the main concern for our Government but authorities are just sleeping, they don’t want to face the fact. Media is also involve in it, they are force to stop showing the real economic situation to the people. I start getting more concern about my future as well as my family after watching the response of our Government for the people that affected by hurricane Katrina.

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Answer 4

A basic survival kit should contain enough provisions to sustain a person for a minimum of 72 hours. Each kit should have long life emergency food & water provisions, water purification tables or iodine, first aid supplies, basic medications (such as asprins), emergency blankets, gloves (medical and leather ), solar/windup radio, flashlight and toiletry items. Good luck, there are a lot of sources already out there. Two samples for you below.

Answer 5

Duct tape

Answer 6

Knife (pocket/swiss army variety)
Food(granola bars etc)/Drink (water/powdered milk)
Matches
Radio