If you’re excited about the prospect of being allowed to travel again soon, you might be tempted to head to an off the grid location and just be at one with nature. When we go hiking, or walking, or perhaps wild camping, we need to be prepared. What do you carry with you when you go out into the wilderness? Let’s have a look at some survival bag essentials.
Emergency Poncho
You can find emergency ponchos for next to nothing in any old camping shop. It could help keep you warm and dry if you were caught up in a rain shower or fell into a river. Well worth adding into your survival bag.
Paracord Bracelet
A paracord bracelet is worn on the wrist but it is more than just style. It’s function. If something was to happen, paracord could help you out of a tricky situation. From making a splint for a broken limb to making a shelter, there are so many uses for a paracord bracelet. They often come with a compass, a mini firestarter and a whistle as part of the bracelet. Whilst not technically in your survival bag, it should definitely be added to your survival backpack.
Fire Starting Kit
We’ve mentioned a fire starter as part of the paracord bracelet above. Being able to easily start a fire is so important for survival. To keep warm, to signal for help, to boil water, to cook food. This should be part of the kit in your survival bag.
Water Purification Tablets
If you get stuck in the great outdoors, you need to drink. The source of water near you might be questionable so some water purification tablets are ideal for ensuring what you are drinking is safe. Pop some in your survival backpack.
Tarp
A basic tarp can provide shelter. A house in the open. Combine with the paracord to create a decent shelter from the wind and rain. Keeping warm and dry and also keeping your fire protected from the elements is important. A tarp is extremely versatile and a must have in your survival bag.
Flashlight With Spare Batteries
It can easily get dark quicker than you expected when you are out walking. A flashlight should always be part of your survival backpack. You can also run out of batteries in your flashlight sooner than you think as well. Spare batteries take up next to no room in your bag but could help you light your way out of danger.
Power Bank
A power bank for your phone can help bring your device back from the brink of switching off for good. A power bank and a charging cable could help you contact the emergency services if something was to happen. Add one to your survival bag.
Multi Tool
Multi tools have so much to offer considering the size that they take up in your pack. You can even hang them off your belt loop so you know where it is when you need it. It’ll help you fix reattach a screw on a some equipment, saw some small pieces of wood or help you cut into an animal you have captured. Multi tools are an essential part of your survival bag.
First Aid Kit
You never know what will happen when travelling, so always have some sort of basic first aid kit with you. From plasters and gauze dressings to tweezers and disposable sterile gloves, make sure your first kit is packed in your survival backpack and is also replenished should you use any of it.
What3Words On Your Phone
Adding What3Words to your phone could literally save your life. The app gives each 3 metre squared section of the planet a three word address. This means that if something was to happen, you can contact the emergency services and tell them your exact location with just three simple words.
In conclusion, be sure you have a proper survival bag which will help you out in any emergency. Happy travels!
