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Whether you’re headed out for big trip or just a few hours, you need to take basic survival equipment along with your hunting equipment. If you’ll buy your hunting and survival equipment all at once, that will help you get exactly what you need. But you need to consider your particular needs and situation rather than just settle for a “one size fits all” survival kit. Let’s explore a few things you will need to consider when heading out for equipment.

Buy Hunting Equipment -Mull over the Kind of Activity

Different equipment is needed depending on the outdoors activity you’ll be engaging in. For example, if you plan to be moving through the bush, a compass and accurate maps are essential. It’s always a good idea to take a full canteen of water and some food with you. Choose compact, high energy foods like nuts or dried fruits such as raisins. If you expect wet weather or need to ford a creek or stream, be sure to pack your essentials in waterproof containers. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate—good quality plastic bags and bread wrappers will do. Always carry a sharp hunting knife, which can save your life in an emergency survival situation.

Buy Hunting Equipment -Things You Can’t Do Without

Gear which will shield you against severe weather conditions is among the most vital supplies you can take on a hunt. An extremely popular item to take along is a so-called “space blanket.” This is a large-sized, thin, stretchy plastic sheet that’s covered with Mylar, an element which keeps you from loosing your body heat. Mylar blankets normally have intense, metallic silver or gold coats which may reflect right at 97% of heat radiated from your body. Mylar is a futuristic material designed for the US space program. A space blanket additionally can be used to make a provisional shelter, such as a lean-to. A space blanket doubles up into a pouch which can easily be fit inside a pocket. Another basic item for your survival kit is insect repellent. When you are trapped in the weather for a number of hours, there is a strong possibility you will require fire, so so take along a small-sized flint and steel or water-resistant matches and also some dry tinder.

Other Basic Survival Gear

Though you won’t want to carry a heavy load, you will need to bring along a small first aid kit that will include antacids, aspirin, disinfectant, gauze pads, gauze for wrapping, tape for holding the gauze, and sterile bandages. Another smart idea would be an Ace® elastic bandage, a small-sized scissors, latex gloves plus some safety pins. Further helpful items are tissue paper, insect repellent and sunscreen. A lot of outdoorsmen would not travel into the wilderness without some sort of simple fishing tackle. Should you not be able to find your way out of the woods, consider including an LED flashlight in your kit, as they have a superior battery life and can get the attention of rescuers from a great distance.

Buy Hunting Equipment -A properly equipped survival kit can make the difference between life and death in a survival situation.

Filed under: Rifles and Shotguns on February 23rd, 2010