How to Make a Survival Kit

Worried about getting lost in the wilderness? This article will show you what to pack for your survival kit.

Steps

Survival Kit Checklists

Sample Wilderness Survival Kit Checklist

Sample Natural Disaster Survival Kit Checklist

Sample Zombie Survival Kit Checklist

Making Your Own Survival Kit

1. 1 Acquire either a lunch box, messenger bag, rucksack, or a 3 pocket backpack. You will use this to put your supplies in. A waterproof backpack is especially good.
2. 2 Get the essentials:
   • Water bottle
   • Lightweight nylon cord-at least 25 feet (7.6 m)
   • Bandages
   • Lighter
   • Matches
   • Small pot
   • Whistle
   • Utility knife
3. 3 Then, get these items:
   • Space blanket (foil blanket)
   • First aid kit
   • 3 feet (0.9 m) of aluminum foil (for cooking, signaling and collecting water)
   • Magnifying glass
   • Cotton balls
   • Safety pins
   • Insect repellent
   • Duct tape
   • LED flashlight or preferably a windup flashlight
   • Triangular bandage/s
   • Compass
   • Mirror
   • Gloves
   • Plastic rain poncho
   • Pen
   • Bevvy sack
   • Emergency fishing kit
   • Machete with saw
   • Small notebook
4. 4 Put all of these items in your bag. Pack them as tight as possible.
   • Anything else you think you will need to survive and cook stuff with just in case like make be a fishing pole that can be broken down small or a small gun like a pistol ( if possible )
5. 5 Finished.