The Benefits Of Having Military Survival Kit

By Iva Cannon


A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency situation. Civil and lifeboats, military aircraft and spacecraft are well equipped with survival kits. It also comes in a variety of sizes that contain tools and supplies to provide a survivor with basic shelter against elements, help them keep warm, meet basic health, first aid needs, water and food and assist in finding the way back for help.

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.

There are also debates about the survival paraphernalia. There are some tools include din the kit that will depend on the situation and skill levels. That is why several factors must be taken into consideration when determining what kind of item to consider and to put in the package.

Usually, emergency supplies intended for military aviators are modified depending on the environment operations. If you are in a desert area, your bag should contain plenty of water and even sunscreen. You also include additional items such as medical equipment, shade hats, sun glasses, tinder and matches. In most tropical location, you need to prepare a machete, match, a compass and mosquito head netting.

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.

And because the main goal of preparing for these kits is to survive ad rescue someone, preparing the package must be done properly. These emergency supplies are also emphasized and possess flexible features. Most of the items recommended include knives and blades.

On the other hand, lifeboat are also stowed in inflatable or rigid lifeboats. The contents of these kits are mandated by the coast guard or maritime regulations. It provides basic tools and supplies to enable passengers to survive until they are rescued. Actually, a lifeboat paraphernalia item typically includes life jackets, bucket, fire extinguishers and communication navigation.

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 great important of these items and preparing for the worst is the best way to survive and to cope up with the situation. This is also the best way to help others who are in need. You can never tell when and how accident occurs, so you have to be prepared all the time.




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