Basic Emergency Survival Kit

Everyday, we can not know for certain what is waiting ahead of us. Wether we are in an urban area or in the forest, anything can happen even if we are just walking along the sidewalk or anything we can be possibly doing. Having a presence of mind is the most useful thing in any untoward incident/s. As i have always reminded "Beware... Be Aware... Be Prepared..."

It is very important to always carry your "BOB" (Bag-Out-Bag) - other terms GOOD Bag(Get Out of Dodge), 72 Hour Bag. Your "BOB" is your personal Emergency Survival Kit/Pack.

Listed below are basic that your BOB must have:

• First of all is the Bag.
  
  There are now a wide wide range of choices for your BOB Bag. In choosing for your BOB Bag, the more pockets... the better, so your things have are organized. Your BOB can also be your everyday bag.
  
  

  

  
  

• Water
  
  Water is a necessity  of our body to sustain us to keep alive for up to 72 hours (3 days). You can look for a collapsible water container to put in your water.
  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

• Food Pack
  
  It is best to always carry some ready-to-eat foods to stay out of hunger. An Energy Bar is advisable. Do not go out hungry.
  
  

  

  
  

• Multi-function Tool (Mutli-tool)
  
  Your multi-tool is an extension of yourself... without it, you are naked. You can have a cheap one as a novelty giveaway from companies.
  
  

  

  Multi-function Tool (multi-tool)

  
  
• Flashlight
  
  Choose the one's powered by a solar. Not because it's called solar powered that it will not work at night. Solar powered devices stores power for up to 8 hours and can recharge with even a little light from the sun.

Solar flashight

• First Aid Kit
  

  

  
  

  - Gauge Bandage (for covering cuts and/or wounds)
  - rubber (helps to stop blood flow)
  - Providone-Iodine Solution (Betadine)
  - Face Mask (assist for your breathing in the presence of smoke/smog)
  

  

  3M N95 (8210Plus) Face Mask

• Others
  
  - Map (much better if it's a country mapbook)
  

  

  
  

  - whistle (to make sound so anyone can find you)
  
  

  

  
  

  - Paracord bracelet/belt/key chain/etc. (a fashionable tool for tying)
  
  

  

  Paracord keychain

  
  

  

  Paracord bracelet/band 

  

  Paracord belt

  

  Paracord watch-strap

  
  - Bandana or any large hanky
  

  

  Bandana

  
  - Solar charger (in case your cellphone ran out of battery charge)
  
  

  

  Solar charger

  
  The key to any survival is the presence of mind, your tools are useless if you do not how to use it. Do not panic, your attitude towards an untoward incident can affect other people. Do not survive alone, help others too.
  
  Share your thoughts if you can still think of any items that can be added to this list.
  
  And remember, "Beware... Be aware... Be prepared..."