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Things To Know About Military Survival Kit

By Iva Cannon


Survival kits are packages of basic supplies and tools prepared ahead of time. These are useful especially in emergency situations you never expect. Civil and spacecraft, military aircraft and lifeboats are also equipped with these survival kits. It comes in various sizes and forms that usually contain supplies needed of a survivor to give him or her basic health needs, keep them warm, provides food and water and assistance in finding the ways back home.

Supplies in a kit basically contains a knife or specifically a Swiss army knife or a multi tool, tinder, matches, bandana, sewing kit, fish hooks, first aid kit and flashlight. Civilians such as surveyors, forestry workers and pilots who work in remote locations with extreme climate conditions may also be equipped with these kits. The general contents of military survival kit depend on the location.

Actually, there are many debates when it comes to the best survival paraphernalia. Basically, the items you choose to be in the paraphernalia must be based on the situation you see yourself in as well as your level of skills. For this reason, there are several factors you must consider that determine what items you put in it.

Mostly, emergency kits used by military aviators are often modified depending on the environment and operations. If you are assigned in the desert areas, your bag must contain more water, sunscreen and additional items including shade hats, compass medical equipment, sun glasses, matches and tinder. If your are assigned in tropical ares, you may need a machete, mosquito head netting, matches, water purification and more.

For those who are flying over large bodies of water, you need some additional items including flotation vests, flare of launching gun, fishing device, fishing nets and more. There are also military members who are using the basic tools to survive. Some supplies are stored in the canvas carrying bags while aviators in plane or helipads with ejection seats have their kits stored in the seat pan.

Since the main goal of bringing emergency kits for injured or lost persons is rescue, this part of the package may be considered the most essential. Emergency tools also emphasize versatility and portability. Tools recommended for many types of kit include multitool such as Swiss army knife and fixed blade knife.

Basically, lifeboats are stowed in inflatables. Most of the contents are required by the maritime and coast guard regulations. Usually, it also provides the basic tool or supply to be given to the passengers t for their chance to survive until the rescue team. Lifeboat paraphernalia items often include fire extinguisher, life jackets, and buckets.

Mini survival items usually contain a few basic tools. These include waterproof matches, a small compass, large plastic bag, small candle, craft knife, jigsaw blade and safety pins. Pre packaged kits may include instructions in the techniques such as fire starting methods. Additionally, parachute cord can also be wrapped around the tin.

Knowing the importance of preparing these items during operations, helps you to prepare any possibilities of injury. This is also vital for other reasons. You can never tell what will happen to that operation especially if you are in the armed forces. Everything just come along your way, and being prepared is one of your motto.




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