Survival bag?

Question

My dad has to leave for reasons I don't really want to talk about. But for a while he will prob. be living where this is no heat or furniture. So i am making him a survival bag. Any ideas of what should be in it? So far I have:
-a small thin blanket
-a sheet
-2 pillow cases
-a towel
-2 wash cloths
-my old mp3 player with his oldies songs on it.
- Batteries (i have c and some aa im gonna get some aaa)
-a binder
-alot of paper
-3 small notepads
-a compostition notebook
-a folder
-pens
-playing cards
-a wordserch
-5 pairs of socks
-a plain white shirt
-a small pillow
-3 razors
-a nail clipers
and i think that is it.
The smaller stuff is in a shoe box and the shoe box and the other stuff are in a big black bag.

I want to give him some money, but i don't have alot. I have like 42 dollars how much should i give him? all of it? 30? idk.
What else should i put in there?

no lol not prison, but he did something stupid while driving and he was speeding and the cop pulled him over and just kept pulling random tickets out...so he lsot his job as a driver and cant pay the rent...so he is going to live with this lady we know....she is old and is giving him her bottom floor, but it isnt fixed up or anything...im jsut trying to make it easier for him.

Answer 1

You absolute sweet girl, thinking of your father like this.
Definitely put in a photo of you, and a letter you write to him to let him know how much you love him.
That will surely be his favourite thing.

As for the rest,
I think more is good, unless space is limited.

Give him your love
That is what holds all people in times of "pure survival"

Blessings to you
Peace in the heart

Answer 2

You have a pretty good start to that kit. There are some things I'd do differently, but mostly it's a matter of preference. A couple of areas you might want to beef up are your first aid kit (currently only good for superficial injuries that would have no/little impact on survival), water purification (boiling is slow and inefficient), and navigation (no maps or compass). The Ka-Bar knife and shemagh would not go in my pack; too heavy and not useful enough. Add some complex carbs and protein to your food supply. Put the small gear in a zip-lock bag or a small pouch for organization, and fill your water bottle with water. If you're out hunting then you obviously need a rifle or shotgun, or at least a bow. Otherwise, unless you might reasonably be out lost for more than a week, there's little benefit to that weight and bulk. For long-term survival a lightweight .22 rifle is hard to beat, particularly the Uncle Henry AR-7. Don't get discouraged by the haters. Sure, people can and have gone off in the wilderness with nothing more than the clothes on their back, a tube of vegemite and a sheet of plastic for shelter, and survived for months. This behavior is totally ego-driven, self-centered and inconsiderate of others. They go forth on the assumption that they are some kind of superhuman, immune to all obstacles and dangers and incapable of being injured. Their entire plan relies on everything going reasonably well, and maybe 95% of the time it will. For that other 5% they are completely unprepared, forced to rely on others for their survival, sometimes fellow hikers/backpackers, and sometimes formal search and rescue. If you're not reasonably prepared for emegencies, the difference between pride of completing a thru-hike with only a bag of jerky and a tarp, and the embarrassment of being hauled-off in a gurney (or a body bag) can come down to a single missed step, sip of bad water, bit of tainted food, insect bite or missed turn.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Don't put in so much paper. It's heavy. make the blanket a fleece blanket. It's warm and light and dries quickly when wet. Add several garbage bags, also small plastic bags to keep things waterproof. Matches, a lighter, two candles. One bottle of water. Some underwear. Put the small stuff into a large ziplock bag instead of a shoe box, less space required and waterproof..
It's very sweet of you to give him your money, 30 dollars is good; make some of it quarters, for phone calls.
Best of luck to your dad.

Answer 5

sleeping bag if you all have one. If he's going to be homeless (a loved one of mine was homeless for 2 months once) then some rope and a duffel bag that has a way to lock his stuff up with an actual lock. If he's not going to be homeless and has electricity, then an electric heater would be good.

Okay, toothbrush,
toothpaste
At least half a gallon of water

will he have food? If not then some canned food would help.

I'm so sorry but I can't think of anything else. You support would really be helpful in his time of need. Just know you dad's going to be okay. My loved one was because I was there to help him when he really needed it. Good luck and God Bless both of you.

Answer 6

You forgot to add pants, sweaters, deodorant, soap, sleeping bag, toilet paper etc. I would lose a lot of the paper products they are not practical. It's nice you wish to help your father, however would it be wise to give him all of your money? What will you do for money, do you have enough, when will you get more? You do need to make sure your needs are being met.

Answer 7

A note from you telling him how much you love him!
Only give him what you can afford to give him.
I'm sorry that your Dad has to leave.
You are a very thoughtful person to pack a survival bag for your Dad.
Try to pack some matches for him!!! And a few candles!!!
Good luck and may God bless you.

Answer 8

Paper is heavy! and not to durable if it gets damp.

separate items into seperate plastic bags.

Toilet-paper or wipes, deo spray for men, few t-Shirts depending on the weather a fleece, wooly-hat.

Pre-paid phone-card for emergencies and a small first aid kit.

And slip in a note telling how much you love him

Answer 9

a coat and maybe give him stuff he can sell for money. or a card that had 30 dollars on it but if not give him all 30 wont last long.

Answer 10

a sweater depending on the weather there
gronola bars
a water bottle cause u can always refill that
a book
and i think like 30 of it will be plenty