Wilderness Survival Kits: Top Ten Items
By Jason Knight
Rating: ***
Wilderness Survival Kits: Top Ten Items was a fairly good,
information based article. It mostly stated facts and lacked interesting
opinions and statements.
The article I chose is titled “Wilderness Survival Kits: Top
Ten Items”. According to the article, while nothing compares to proper survival
training, a well-planned survival kit is right up at the top of the list. The first three items on the list are the
most essential:
1.
A knife: This is a versatile and extremely
useful survival tool. You can use it to prepare food, make fires, make shelter,
etc.
2.
A form of water purification: Whether it is a
survival straw, or water purification tablets, this item caters to the most
important need; water/fluids.
3.
A wool blanket: This will help you keep warm,
even when wet.
4.
Lighter: This is a good, reliable source for
starting a fire.
5.
Water/Windproof matches: Always carry at least
two types of fire starters.
6.
Compass: Points you in the right direction if
your other methods fail or are inapplicable.
7.
First aid supplies: Things to clean your cuts
and scrapes are important, as even the smallest cuts can be a fatal injury if
the wound becomes infected.
8.
Flashlight: Darkness comes on fast, and you will
need to be able to see in the dark. It is also an effective form of rescue
signaling.
9.
Metal bowl: Effective for boiling water,
collecting things, and storing things.
10.
Parachute cord: Useful for building shelters and
the bow drill fire making technique.
This article will help me because I love the outdoors and I
love exploring and hiking and skiing, etc. I will definitely make a habit of
carrying around at least the bare essentials with me when I go on
hiking/camping trips. I now know what should go into an effective wilderness
survival kit, and it could just save my life.
Alderleaf Wilderness College, Jason Knight, 2006
Amy Wilson
good review - useful info!
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