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 fit in a small packet:

• Waterproof fire-starting materials
• A signaling device (usually a whistle and possibly a mirror) and a large square of fluorescent orange fabric
• Means to purify water (see “Water” in this chapter)
• 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