2. What is a Survival Kit? A small pack of essential items that
would enable a person to survive if lost in the woods. Can be a
small backpack or a waist pouch An important part of any camping or
hiking gear
3. Purpose of a Survival Kit To have the essential items needed
to enable you to survive a night in the woods Important when hiking
or camping in case of an emergency To have basic first aid supplies
on hand
4. What Should be in a Survival Kit? A pocketknife Matches or a
lighter Fire Starter A whistle A collapsible aluminum bread pan An
emergency snack Ouch pouch A compass and a map Flagging tape
Survival blanket Rainwear Flashlight Water Bottle
5. What Should be in a Survival Kit?
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6. Pocketknife One with many attachments such as Knife Saw Can
opener Enables you to be able to cut wood for a fire, set up a
shelter, eat, etc
7. Matches or a lighter To be able to start a fire, cook food,
signal for help, protect against wild animals The best to carry are
water proof matches
8. Fire Starter To ensure you can get a fire going Which will
provide a source of heat, A method to cook And the ability to boil
water
9. Whistle Small with a loud noise is the best Used for scaring
animals To signal for help To identify your location
10. Collapsible Aluminum Bread Pan Collapsible so it is easy to
carry To boil water To cook Photo from
http://www.divertimenti.co.uk/collapsible-loaf-tins.html
11. Emergency Snack Ensures you have something to eat Something
with protein and carbs to substain you Increases chance of
survival
12. Ouch Pouch Ability to be able to do basic first aid Provent
infections on minor cuts or burns Include bandaids, thermoter,
scissors, tape, ointment
13. Compass and Map Ability to know where you are going To
pinpoint a specific spot To find your way if lost To locate a
specific landmark To set a path to follow To locate yourself on the
map Photo from
http://www.scottishsport.co.uk/walking/compass.htm
14. Flagging Tape To mark the trail used To mark a specific
location Will used it assists to find way if lost Photo from
http://dreambigcapebreton.com/2013/10/09/sacred-sundays-red-islands-
trail/
15. Survival blanket To provide warmth Small and easy to carry
Protect from the elements
16. Rainwear To keep you dry Can be used to build a shelter to
keep ground Photo from
https://www.ssactivewear.com/ShopNow/Item.aspx?ID=1270
17. Flashlight Provides light To find way around campsite after
dark Can be used to provide a signal for rescue
18. Water Bottle Means to keep hydrated Use to wash a minor
injury thus preventing infection Photo from
http://mun.bookware3000.ca/Catalogue/sea-hawks/mugs--water-
bottles
19. References Redmond, K., Foran, A., & Dwyer, S. (2010).
Quality lesson plans for outdoor education. Champaign, IL: Human
Kinetics.
