Wilderness Survival Kit Recommendations

Certain items of equipment are considered essential for hunting, fishing, backpacking or other trips into the bush. Success or failure of the trip may well depend on the selection and use of specialized equipment.

To reduce the possibility of failure and prolong life expectancy, it is good planning to plan for the best and prepare for the worst. Consider the possibility of getting lost. Would you have with you the minimum equipment to stay alive in the bush? Would you know how to effectively use the equipment until rescued?

The following list of items are considered a minimum for the 21st Century outdoorsman. You may wish to add items but don't go out into the field without the minimum. Always dress for the occasion: You want clothing to live in, not to be found dead in.

         Knife:  Big enough to do the job safely.      
         Matches:  Kitchen type in a waterproof container, such as a film canister.    
         Plastic Whistle:  Short range signaling.      
         Signal Mirror:  Signaling search aircraft (CD’s work good for this)   
         Fire Starter: Make them yourself by melting candle wax into patches of cotton or dryer lint.  
         Aluminum Foil:  18" x 18" forming a cooking utensil.  
         Cordage or String:  Securing shelters, setting gill nets and snares.  
         Snare Wire:  Brass annealed for animal snares and repairs.    
         Fish Tackle

Hooks

Line

Sinkers 

Leader and/or 1" Gill Net.      

Map and Compass: Know how to use

Plastic Sheet, Rescue Blanket or Large Plastic Leaf Bag.

Water Bottle, water filter or water purification tablets

Food: High energy

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