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Homemade Survival Kit
Make it Unique to YOU!

By making your very own, personal homemade survival kit, you will be assured of having everything you need in there. Plus you can simply add things as you think of them, or as you see what others put into their bug out kits.

However, for many people it is simply easier to purchase a ready made emergency kit, and THEN adding things to it, that they want to have in their pack.

If you are one of those folks looking for a ready-made survival kit, here is website with some great kits to get started with Ready Made Survival Kits By having a simple guideline or checklist to what you should stuff into your bug out bag , bailout backpack or whatever you want to call it, you will be able to leave out what you know you might never use and replace it with more important items.

... for an example...

If you live in the Southern part of the states, there may not be much need for mylar blankets or winter type survival things, but you may want to add tons of bug spray!

In MOST cases, though, you will want a GOOD pair of sturdy walking shoes.

Another Emergency Preparedness Tip:

Imagine yourself in a specific scenario that you might find yourself in, should anything happen such as rioting in the streets (the survival experts predict this to be a high probability), in which case you might want a 72 hour kit...an economy collapse (also predicted) and if that happens you will need more of a 6 month type plan...or pandemic preparation for things such as the swine flu, (which could happen overnight)...

Now, sit back, close your eyes and imagine yourself going thru every step of LIFE in that scenario and it will help you prepare your homemade survival kit better!

Survival Kit Lists...

We have several lists to get you started on building your homemade survival kit.

We have an emergency preparedness list here where we talk about building your own bug out bag.

And then there is also the first aid kit checklist here.

Here is a REALLY Basic Survival Kit List!

This list is designed for a 72 hour period for about 2 people...

2 large garbage bags (shelter or rain gear) OR 10'x10' sheet of plastic
100' parachute cord
Emergency space blanket
Metal cup (for cooking)
Jello with sugar (NOT NUTRASWEET)
Lighter or waterproof matches
2 stout candles
Knife
Whistle
Compass
Flashlight (small)
Stocking cap
Spare socks (double as mittens)

I did not add any kind of survival weapons to this list. There are several types of survival knives and survival rifles that can be added to any emergency pack. Especially the knives.

A good survival knife is extremely valuable in ANY situation!

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