How to Make a Survival Pack

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find something to pack your gear in.

   This might be a pack, bag, can, box, or anything lightweight, portable, waterproof, and easy to find.
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   Step 2: Add band aids of various sizes.

   Very often you might get cut when hiking. , This is medicine you can't survive a day without, such as for hypertension. , This could be iodine crystals in a special bottle (such as is sold at REI) or a small bottle of household bleach (2 drops in a gallon of water and wait an hour to use). , This could be energy bars, brewers yeast tablets, jerky, nuts, or other lightweight but concentrated energy food. , They may be needed to cut a vine you got stuck in, to cut a bandage, cut off shoes or clothes, or cut food you find. ,,,
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   Step 3: Pack your essential medicine.

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   Step 4: Add water purification means.

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   Step 5: Pack some spare food!

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   Step 6: Add scissors or a knife.

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   Step 7: Bandages

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   Step 8: patches

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   Step 9: or any other means to stop bleeding

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    Step 10: apply pressure

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    Step 11: and close up an open wound.

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    Step 12: Pack some fruits and vegetables

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    Step 13: if you are going a short distance from a base camp

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    Step 14: or road.

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    Step 15: Pack these essentials: matches in waterproof container

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    Step 16: a whistle

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    Step 17: small mirror

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    Step 18: small rope

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    Step 19: extra layer of clothes

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    Step 20: compass

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    Step 21: pencil.

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