Survival Kit List: stock one or more items from each category
Bivi Bag - a compact waterproof survival bag
Bothy Bag - tent-like temporary shelter
Foil Blanket - heat-reflecting and waterproof
Tarp - use as a ground-sheet, canopy, blanket
shelter Sleeping Bag - if you have the space
Tent - if space allows
Multi-Tool - use for cutting, sawing and repairs
Knife - sharp blade for cutting
Saw - wood saw will also cut most plastics
Crowbar - force open jammed doors and windows
tools Axe - chopping wood
Mini Shovel - digging and building
MREs - sealed ready to eat meals
Survival Rations - long life survival biscuits
Energy Tablets - sweets or dextrose tabs
Ration Heaters - instantly heat your mre
food
Matches - weather-proof type to light tinder
Lighter - a windproof version for outdoors
Tinder - to help you start a fire in all conditions
Candles - start a fire or use as a light source
fire starting
Water Purification Tablets to treat suspect water
Purification Straw will purify water from streams
Filtration Bottle treat almost any water
Water Storage - a bottle, bag or camp shower
water Water - carry for immediate use
Head Torch - for hands-free activity
Hand Torch - lighting and signalling
Light Sticks - single use safety glow sticks
Backup Torch - a micro torch or pen torch
light
Hexi Stove - solid fuel micro stove & tablets
Mess Tins - cook and heat water on campfire
Aluminium Foil - for the minimalist
heating
Can Ppener - always useful
& cooking
Spoon - multi-use implement
Fuel - depending on your stove choice
Solid Fuel Kettle - when space allows
First Aid Kit - treat injuries and ailments
SAM Splint - immobilise limbs, improvised tool
Burns Dressings - soothes and protects burns
Suction Pump - removes venom from stings
First aid Haemostatic Powder - to stop dangerous bleeding
Wound Closures - adhesive plasters for wounds
Insect Protection - repellent, covers & relief
Sun Protection - sun screen
Duct Tape - or gaffa; fixes (almost) anything
Cable Ties - use to bind and repair
Utility Cord - nylon paracord or general purpose
Fishing Line - for fishing and repair
repair Brass or Steel Wire - snares and repairs
Sewing Needle - and thread
Batteries - AA or AAA alkaline batteries
Lithium Batteries - AA size for extreme cold
Emergency Charger - for mobile phones
Solar Charger - charge batteries or devices directly
power
Compass - for navigation
Beacon - flashing waterproof light for signalling
Whistle - pea-less design that doesn't freeze
signalling
Mirror - specialized signal mirror or camping mirror
navigation
Orange Blanket - warmth and signalling
Satellite Comms Device - tracker or sat phone
Radio - listen to broadcasts during power cuts
Walkie-Talkie - independent communication
Satellite Phone - voice, message and location
comms