survival part IV: the survival pack

as many of you know survival consists of maintaning your health and well being in what may be a hazardous or dangerous environment. preperation as well as anticipation are the key factors to survive. survival will consist of food,shelter, and water, the ability to make a fire, and to be able to adapt to the environment or conditions around you.
one of the most basic concepts of survival is the survival pack. the survival pack is basically you food, water, and shelter contained in a backpack. the very basic necessities to live for the short term until conditions and enviroment become less hazardous and more favorable. it is not meant for long term existence in a dangerous or hazardous situation, but instead just enough to get buy until you are in a more favorable enviroment or situation.
i have been asked many times what i would recommend to be put in a pack. in my opinion the contents of the pack should be assembled based on your personal preference, understanding of your situation, and acqired survival knowledge. in short, the pack should provide you with what you need as opposed to what you want.
since every person is different and may have different needs i decided to list what i carry in my pack and on my back. there sre different levels of needs and necessities. here is my list:
1.) main pack
a.) intermediate level first aid kit
b.) water purification tablets
c.) fire starting items
d.) compass
e.) topographic map(s)
f.) sleeping bag rated at -20 degress fahrenheit
g.) extra large heavy duty poncho
h.) two man military pup tent
h.) at least 3 changes of clothing and at least 5 pairs of
socks.
i.) at least 3 days of food.( mre's from ebay suit well)
j.) cold weather gear
basically, the main pack should have contents in it to be able to set up a base camp site. including a messkit, toiletries, light gear, and a shovel. a good set of gmrs/frs radios with a minimum of seven mile range may come in handy. just make sure you have a lot of batteries. or have access to an ac outlet for the recharger. the base camp should only be left unattended in the case you are alone. if you are in a party of people only patrol or recon with minimal personnel.
2.) the butt pack
i have a butt pack that i use for hiking. primarily the butt pack
is used for medium range hiking, patrolling or recon. the contents should consist of map, compass, first aid, and weather related equipment.food and water, fire starting items, a signalling mirror, and communication equipment. i also reommend that when out parolling or on recon that a GPS unit be handy.
generally speaking, your main pack is your hous and your butt pack is for short to medium range movement from the base camp. for specific info on the various backpacks and such i suggest going to ebay and doing a seach for back packs and camping gear. or do a google search for camping and hiling, camping eaquipment, and backpacks. always remember you get what you pay for.
regards
archie


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