Survival Kit
In addition to a first-aid kit, carry a lightweight survival kit that will help sustain you for a day or two. The kit should contain the following, all of which can fit in a small packet:
- A few high-energy food bars or packs of trail mix (nuts and dried fruit)
- A large square of plastic, a space blanket, or a space bag
- A signaling device (usually a whistle and possibly a mirror) and a large square of fluorescent orange fabric
- Dental floss for tying a shelter together
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Means to purify water
- Waterproof fire-starting materials