Basic Survival Gear
It seems everyone likes lists. Lists can be used as a quick reference point and a guide when stockpiling survival gear, keep in mind that this is only a guide and not formed in stone, the end product should be tailor made for you and your needs. After all who knows your skills, location and resources better than you? But with that being said; I feel this list is a good starting point and a thrust in the right direction.
I have tried to keep this list as short and to the point as possible, including only items I feel to be absolutely essential. Sure you could survive with less, but with some basic gear things become less of a challenge. If nothing else it should generate discourse, lets get started.
- (Grain Mill – Back to Basics 555
or
- Water Filter – American-made Aqua Rain brand and if budget allows the Katadyn Hiker PRO Microfilter
is a good back up unit.
- Coleman Dual Fuel Gas Stove
, extra mantles and Coleman Two-Mantle Dual Fuel Powerhouse Lantern and at least six gallon of white gas.
- Sleeping bag for each person in your group. A good rule of thumb is to think about the coldest condition you might experience, and then drop down ten or twenty degrees in the temperature rating when choosing a bag.
- A good belt knife
and a Victorinox Swiss Pocket Knife or Leatherman Multitool for each person in your group is recommended.
- A large box of 4-mill plastic sheeting.
- 250 feet of 3/8 inch nylon rope.
- $20 worth of wooden kitchen matches, stored in waterproof containers.
- A rake, shovel and hoe for every two people in your group.
- Chain Saw, extra chain and box files, mixing oil, bar oil and five or more gallon of fuel. Choose a saw that is powerful enough to get the job done but light enough so it doesn’t ware you down prematurely.
- Two-man crosscut saw and file, bow saw and extra blade, ax and sharpening files.
- Comprehensive Medical kit and the skills to put it to use if the need should arise.
- Flashlight, Maglite or equivalent with extra batteries and bulb.
- Walkie Talkies rated at a 5 mile range or better; check at Wal-Mart in the electronic department.
- Shortwave receiver with AM and FM, weather and citizens (cb) bands .
- Leather Work Gloves.
January 28th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
chainsaw??? whitegas???
but no gun. i read in the description why certain things were done. but i don't think this list is a very good starter.
almost half the stuff you have listed here is wrong or wrong in quantity.
my pack does not contain nearly this and we go for a week at a time in unknown territory (roughing it)
you should rethink your list because like Gunner said above, you need to work on your supplies. but its nice for you that you have started and being prepared is the most important thing
January 28th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
and who's gonna be carrying all this when you have to go fast????
January 29th, 2010 at 12:09 am
Anonymous January 28, 2010 6:53 PM,
Go back and read the post – this was not a list of items for a bug-out bag nor was it meant to go in a pack.
It is a list of basic items to have on hand at home. I've covered bug-out bags in another post.
I have purposely out such items as cookware, clothing and other everyday household items, for the fact every home should already have a supply of this stuff.
I did not included food, barter goods or firearms since these have already been covered in my Survival 101 series. I said this in the post before I started the list.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Anonymous said… January 28, 2010 6:55 PM,
As I stated above this is not a bug-out list and not intended to be carried on you back. But a list of basic gear to have at your home or retreat.
I covered bug-out bags here.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:21 am
I think gunner watches to many movies – nor does he know my situation, location or security measures. I can't help but wonder what his plan is? Sitting in the dark and freezing I assume.
February 25th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
gunner
it seems as if you will be in prison soon enough – unless complete law and order breaks down (it won't fully – research argentina when their economy collapsed)
you will shoot he first person who may be innocently walking by and be in prison by morning so the smart survivalist will be able to just walk up and take your stuff after you are gone.
February 26th, 2010 at 3:10 am
I've been collecting survival gear for about three years now as well as survival books-my friends laugh at me.I see the economy collapsing.I know of a small town where there are alot of mineshafts,does anybody think mineshafts would be a good place to take refuge?would'nt they be alot like caves-and they would be hidden.Is this a good idea? Thanks, Jo
February 26th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Preparation for anything may start with what you have in your pockets or on your person. Check out this story as a place to start!
http://survivalcommonsense.com/2010/01/08/wardrobe-survival-kit/