To Assemble a Survival Kit for Hiking   by Alice

in Outdoors    (submitted 2009-12-06)

A hiking survival kit should be filled of basic tools and supplies as an aid for you in emergent or wild condition. Hiking survival kit mainly consists of some tools and supplies including shelter against natural accidents, heavy clothes for keeping warm, some first aid needs, food and water as well as assist for finding the right way. There are some tips to help you assemble a hiking survival kit.

Get the essential stuff for your hiking survival kit. Put all of them into one container. Too large container is not suitable for hiking, so you can compress it very well if you really need much things.

To gather something else according to your needs. For instance, if you are allergic to dust or bee or you are going to the very wild terrain, take necessary medications and tailor your kit.

You really need to put first aid kit in your hiking survival kit. There should be bandages, sterilized pads, some tablets (for diarrhea and infection) as well as aspirin. You also may take a pair of contact lenses if needed.

Compass, maps and mirrors can not be neglected for your survival kit. A compass can detect Earth's magnetic North and South Pole.Maps will help you find the way if you get lost and find a water source when you are in an arid area or a dense forest. Mirror also will be useful as a signal in emergency.

Include the GPS (Global Positioning System) device in your hiking survival kit if possible.GPS device will not only improve your capability on navigation but also be an very important survival tool especially in desert because it will help you determine your exact current location, time and altitude. Like a mirror, it also can be used as a signaling device in emergency.

Include water and food for at least three days in your hiking survival kit. Experienced hikers have the foresight of iodine and chlorine tablets for emergency water purification.

Some money in small denominations and coins with you will help in situations like making an emergency calls or buying snacks and water. You know that when you cross the international boundaries, the currencies you have may be very beneficial.

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