In today’s unpredictable world, it’s essential to be prepared for any situation. Whether you’re going on an adventurous hike or preparing for a potential emergency, having the right gear can make all the difference. This comprehensive list provides everything you need for short-term and long-term survival situations, all neatly organized into different categories. This list is designed to support life through working for organisations and not by trapping or hunting, to make it legal, however you can get a certain amount of food from training on which wild foods can be eaten in your area like mushrooms. You’ll need to combine it with a part time or cash in hand job or with a formal remote working position on the tablet.
Document Bag:
This bag is meant for carrying your vital documents.
- Identification documents (passport, driver’s license): Essential for proving your identity in any situation.
- Birth certificate, Social Security card: Important for legal and administrative processes.
- Proof of address documents: Useful when verification of residence is required.
- Health insurance and medical records: Vital for medical treatment.
- List of important phone numbers and addresses: To contact in case of emergencies.
- Cash: Useful when digital payment methods are not available.
- Medication: For managing any health conditions.
In Your Pockets:
Your pockets should carry small and essential items.
- Penknife: Useful for various tasks including food preparation, cutting cords, first aid, etc.
- Flat phone charger, multi 100W charge cable keyring: To keep your phone charged.
- Lighter: For starting fires for warmth, cooking, or emergency signals.
- Phone: For communication and access to digital resources.
- Cash/Card/GooglePay: For purchases where different payment is available.
Everyday Carry (EDC):
Your EDC should include items needed on a daily basis.
- Up to 99wh Battery pack: To keep your devices powered.
- 1L bottle of water, energy drink: For hydration.
- Sunpower 15W mini solar panel: To charge your devices using solar power.
- Chocolate bar (or Kendal mint cake): For a quick energy boost.
- Water filter: To ensure safe drinking water.
- Phone keyboard, tablet: For communication and access to information.
- Cash: For transactions where digital payment isn’t accepted.
- Small Fishing Kit
- Small Sewing Kit
- Spare medication: To ensure you don’t run out of necessary medication.
Rucksack:
Your rucksack should carry larger survival gear and supplies.
- Poncho and bivy shelter: For protection against the elements.
- Spare set of robust clothes and jumper: In case your clothes get wet or damaged.
- Modern small sleeping bag: For warmth during sleep.
- Rubbish bags: For waste management.
- Hexamine stove, fuel tablets: For cooking.
- Paracord: Useful in building shelters, as a first aid tool, etc.
- Small pot and lightweight mug: For cooking and consuming meals.
- Modern inflatable mat: For comfort during sleep.
- Nutrient complete meals: For sustenance.
- SAS small survival book: For survival tips and guidance.
- Fixed blade knife: For various survival tasks such as wood splitting.
- Fire steel, tinder: For starting fires.
- USB solar panel: For powering devices.
- Multi-Tool: A compact tool that includes multiple survival tools.
- Offline data: For access to information when the internet is unavailable.
- Survival blankets: For warmth.
- Small duct tape: For repairs and various survival uses.
- Bug net, gloves: For protection.
- Hiking pole: For support during hiking.
Flight Case (small for hand luggage travel on budget airlines):
Your flight case is geared for travel.
- Flight-safe battery electric heating mug: For hot beverages.
- Set of indoor clothes: For comfortable wear indoors.
- Coffee sachets, pot noodles: For easy meals.
- Spare SIM and phone, possibly a small laptop: For communication and work.
- Multi-country plug: To charge devices in different countries.
- Malaria tablets: For protection against malaria in affected areas.
- Small Laptop With USB C Charging
- 99Wh Battery
- Cash, cool snacks: For purchases and quick energy.
Big Hiking Style Rucksack:
For long-term survival or outdoor living.
- Long term hot-tent: For housing in long-term outdoor living.
- Collapsible wood stove: For cooking and warmth.
- Lightweight stew pot: For cooking meals.
- More food: For sustenance.
- Winter sleeping bag add-on: For added warmth during cold seasons.
- Axe and saw: For woodcutting and other tasks.
- 200W foldable panel: For powering multiple or high-energy devices.
- Extra battery packs, high power 120W mains charger: For device charging.
- Cash: For transactions.
- Week of water: For hydration.
- Candles: For light.
- Fire glove: For handling fire safely.
- Long term Mat: For comfort during long-term outdoor living.
Remember, each of these items serves a specific purpose and together, they ensure you’re well-prepared for a range of situations.