Chapter 8: Outdoor Preparedness
Survival Kit

In addition to a first aid kit, carry a light-weight survival kit that will help sustain you for a day or two. The kit should contain the following, all of which can be packed in a small packet:

• Waterproof fire-starting materials
• A signaling device (usually a whistle and possibly a mirror) and a large square of hunter orange
• A few high-energy food bars or packs of trail mix (nuts and dried fruit)
• A large square of plastic or a space blanket
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Dental floss for tying a shelter together can also come in handy