Friday, January 30, 2015

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.

The prefilled packs are designed for assistance in an emergency situation. The backpacks have enough supplies for an individual to survive for seventy two hours. There are a lot of people who will plan a pack for a much longer time to support them. There is a limit however to how much a person will be able to carry. If a pack weighs too much it can hinder rather than help.

When purchasing a pack that is already assembled, choose one that has the basic supplies to carry you for 3 days. Water is at the top of the list of necessitates in any situation. When in a situation of survival water quickly becomes a very valuable item. The minimum that you should have per day is 1 liter which means you should carry three liters at least.

When you pack for longer that three days you will need a water purifying method. This method can involve the use of boiling the water, iodine tablet, or a filter. Collapsible bottles provide for additional water storage. Using coffee filters can increase the life of your water purification method. You may also consider packing bottled water.

If packing a three day pack freeze dried foods and energy bars are adequate. Freeze dried meals are prepared using boiling water. The meals will last for a long time and are quite light so they will not increase the weight of your pack. Of course if you are planning for emergency or disaster packs you need a longer term food solution.

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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