Learn What To Look For In A Survival Backpack For Sale

By Janine Hughes


Avid hikers have a good understanding of what type of gear they need to carry to survive for a number of days. There are several things to know when putting together a bag for taking to the woods, or to make sure you have what is needed to keep going in an emergency. A survival backpack for sale can sustain a person for about 3 days.

Folks can buy bags that have already been assembled, they can add to them, or they can assemble their own. Many people who have these bags will periodically modify them to make certain the contain enough supplies. It is not always easy to know what supplies are needed. If you take a minute to make a list of you basic needs for survival you will be headed in the right direction.

These packs are typically designed to help out in emergency situations. They enable a person to survive up to 3 days. Many folks plan for the bag to support them for a lot longer. Remember though, that there is a limit to how much one person can carry on their back. Making a survival pack too heavy can hinder instead of help in a desperate situation.

Consider packs that have what is needed to survive for 72 hours. The first and most important item packs should have is water. Water is a life sustaining necessity regardless of the situation. Water becomes a valuable item when surviving is the main focus. People need at least a liter of water a day to live so they should include a minimum of 3 liters in their backpack.

If you are planning to pack for more than 72 hours you should include some type of water purifying system. This can consist of iodine tablets, boiling the water, or filtration system. Collapsible bottles can also be packed for extra water storage. To make your filtering system last longer, use coffee filters. You may also want to take along bottled water.

Freeze dried foods and energy bars are ideal for a 72 hour pack. Freeze dried foods are prepared using boiling water. The foods last quite a while and are feather light they do not add too much to the backpacks weight. Setting your self up for assistance in the event of a disaster will require a loner term food plan.

Clothing items you include should be comparable to those you include for a backpacking journey. For 72 hours you will need long underwear, a jacket that is waterproof and warm, one long and one short sleeved shirt, two pair of socks, a pair of long pants, and a hat. Keep in mind the type of climate where you live.

To keep you warm and dry while you sleep pack a tarp or a tent. Carry along a bedroll or a sleeping bag. A first aid kit is a must as well as several ways for you to make a fire. Include something to cut wood, flashlights, a small cooking pot, and a knife. You should consider taking along a weapon to defend yourself if needed that is comfortable for you.




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