List of Survival Supplies
List of Affordable Survival Supplies
Many people have asked for a list of survival supplies that they can use to build a survival kit or a grab-and-go bag. We will give you a list of emergency survival supplies in this article and we want you to keep in mind that it is important to customize your survival kit for your own needs once you have included the basic emergency survival supplies.
Below is our recommended list of basic and affordable survival supplies-
-Survival Food and Water-Long-lasting and good-tasting
-Water purification-tablets or filter
-Rechargeable waterproof flashlight
-Long-lasting candle
-Multi-function survival whistle
-Mini radio
-Lighter and waterproof matches
-Emergency sleeping bag or blankets
-Emergency Poncho
-Survival Knife
-Rope
-Signal mirror
-Extra medication and eyeglasses
-Dust Mask
-Hygiene Kit-alcohol pads, toiletries, etc
-First Aid Kit and Guide
-Plastic garbage bags
-Survival Guidebook
-Notepad and pencil
-Maps of your State and the US
Again keep in mind that this is a basic affordable survival supply list. It is often much cheaper to just purchase a commercial survival kit and add extra emergency survival items you think you may need.
Basic List of Emergency Survival Supplies
Every survival kit should be customized for your own specific needs. However, there are some basic needs that we all share. These basic survival supplies should be the first to be included in your survival supplies kit.
Below is a basic list of survival supplies that are good for people who are starting a survival kit from scratch. Once you have read the list and acquired these survival items, remember to add some extra survival supplies for your own unique needs.
Food-high calorie food bars, meal replacement mixes, etc
Water-water packs, water filtration devices, water purification tablets
First Aid Kit
Light tools-rechargeable flashlight, flares, survival lantern, candles, glow sticks
Communication tools-scan radio, signal mirror, survival whistle
Hygiene kit-toilet paper, hand sanitizer, alchohol pads
Warmth items-sleeping bag, thermal blanket, body warmers, fire-starting tools, poncho
Survival Tent
Survival knife-swiss army style knife will work
Fire-starting tools-gas lighter, waterproof matches, flint and steel
Gloves
Rope
Respirator Mask
Notepad and pencil
Infectious waste bags-plastic garbage bags will work
Extra Emergency Supplies to Add to Your Survival Supplies List
Survival kits are the foundation for survival preparedness. Every survival kit should contain a full supply of survival gear to ensure your survival in survival situations.
Most survival kits you can purchase online will come with a large and comprehensive list of survival supplies you may need during an disaster situation. However, you should add extra person disaster supplies that fit your specific needs and that you cannot do without from day to day.
So what are some examples of extra survival supplies you could add to your disaster kit? For starters, think of any health condition you or any family members have that require special tools or equipment. Items such as medication, diabetic supplies, inhalers and an extra pair of eyeglasses are all items you will still need in a survival scenario.
Another personal item to add to your survival kit is a change of clothes. Add clothes that you feel comfortable wearing and that will help keep you warm in an survival situation. Your emergency survival may depend on having an extra pair of dry clothes to keep you warm and your morale high.
A third topic to consider when adding extra survival supplies to your survival kit are personal hygiene items. Not everyone has the same hygiene needs so it is important to add any extra items you may need to stay clean and healthy in an emergency survival situation.
Ensure your emergency survival by customizing your emergency kit for your own specific survival needs. Emergency survival means that you leave nothing to chance as you prepare for the worst.