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The 15 Critical Items For Wilderness Survival

The document lists 15 critical items for wilderness survival: 1) appropriate clothing, 2) fire starters including matches and lighter, 3) a carbon steel survival knife, 4) a quality plastic whistle, 5) a personal first aid kit, 6) a high quality signal mirror, 7) a liquid filled sighting compass, 8) two 15m sections of good quality cord, 9) a 2L pot with tight lid and handle, 10) a folding bow saw or saw blade, 11) a quality synthetic filled mummy sleeping bag and protective cover, 12) a self inflating mattress or pad, 13) a shelter large enough for all occupants, 14) a pack or waterproof container large enough to carry all items

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The 15 Critical Items For Wilderness Survival

The document lists 15 critical items for wilderness survival: 1) appropriate clothing, 2) fire starters including matches and lighter, 3) a carbon steel survival knife, 4) a quality plastic whistle, 5) a personal first aid kit, 6) a high quality signal mirror, 7) a liquid filled sighting compass, 8) two 15m sections of good quality cord, 9) a 2L pot with tight lid and handle, 10) a folding bow saw or saw blade, 11) a quality synthetic filled mummy sleeping bag and protective cover, 12) a self inflating mattress or pad, 13) a shelter large enough for all occupants, 14) a pack or waterproof container large enough to carry all items

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The 15 Critical Items for Wilderness Survival

#1 Clothing*1 Dress for the worst conditions possible.


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#2 Fire* Matches in 2 locations, a Zirconium Striker and a Lighter.


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#3 Knife* Carbon Steel Survival Knife.


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#4 Whistle* Quality Plastic Whistle.


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#5 1st Aid Kit* Personal First Aid Kit.


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#6 Signal Mirror* High Quality Glass Heliograph.


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#7 Compass* Liquid Filled Sighting Compass


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#8 Cord* 2 15m Sections of Good Quality Cord #9 Pot 2L+ with a tight lid and handle/grip. #10 Bow Saw Folding Bow Saw or Bow Saw Blade. #11 Sleeping Bag & Protective Cover Quality Synthetic Filled Mummy Bag. #12 Mattress Self Inflating Mattress or Ensolite Pad #13 Shelter Big enough for all occupants. #14 Pack or Waterproof Container Big enough and sturdy enough to carry the 15CIs. #15 Extra Items: Survival Candle
2 Heavy Duty Orange Garbage Bags Sunglasses, Sunhat, Suntan Lotion Mosquito Repellent and Bug Face Net Water Proof Flashlight (+ Spare Batteries) Water Container (1L+), Water Purification Tablets and or a Water Filtration System ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) Snacks (High Energy) & Brew Kit (Tea, Sugar, etc.) Emergency rations (1 days food, at or above your BMR) Sharpening Stone or Board Sewing Kit (w/ Awl) / Repair Kit (w/ Duct Tape and Tie Wraps) Spare Insulative Clothing

Hiking and Trekking Survival Equipment Considerations: A daypack can carry all or most of the critical items. Always carry the first eight items even on short day trips. A sewing and repair kit could be useful for repairs. Suggestions: Learn to use a map and compass and follow your progress on the map as you travel.
Always carry these items on your body, tied to a string or in a secure pocket.

BWI Survival Kit in a Pot


Kit should be in a Nylon Stuff Sack with the contents water proofed in a plastic bag. 2 Litre Pot with Bail and Locking Lid Leather Gloves Strike Anywhere Matches in a Waterproof Case Refillable Lighter 4 pieces Wax and Paraffin Tinder Carbon Steel Moro Knife Plastic Whistle Personal First Aid Kit & Pressure Dressing Glass Signal Mirror Small Liquid Filled Compass 5m Cord & 20m Twine 21 Bowsaw Blade & 1m Thin Wire (cut in thirds) Super Shelter (Plastic, Paratarp, & Space Blanket) Long Burning Survival Candle (Vegetable oil if possible) 1m Duct Tape Orange Garbage Bag 2 Energy Bars 6 Tea Bags This Kit contains the basic items your need to set up a good camp and stay alive. It does not contain any clothing which should to be sized for each individual.

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