Saturday, January 31, 2015

How To Choose The Right Survival Backpack For Sale

By Janine Hughes


Hikers know what kind of gear is needed to sustain them for several days. There are a number of things you need to know about putting a pack together for a hike or to ensure you have the items you need to sustain yourself in case of emergency. You can find a survival backpack for sale that is equipped with the things a person needs to survive three days.

A person can assemble their own pack, or add to one that was already outfitted when purchased. People often modify the survival packs as time goes on to make certain they include ample supplies. If you have never had a pack, collecting the right items can be a challenge. Simply thinking about the things that are needed to survive is a god start.

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.

Look for the pack that starts with the basics needed to sustain you for three days. The first item that is included without question is water. Water is a necessity in any circumstance. When survival is the focus, water immediately becomes a valuable commodity. The minimum amount needed for one person per day is one liter so you should make sure you have no less than three liters.

If packing for more than the 3 days it is important to have a purification system for water. The system can be a filter, iodine tablets, boiling the water. Packing a collapsible bottle gives you a way to store extra water. Coffee filters will stretch the life of the water filtering method. Bottled water may also an option.

For a seventy two hour bag energy bars and freeze dried meals will be adequate. The freeze dried foods require boiling water to reconstitute them. They are very light so they do not add extra pounds to the pack, and they will last a very long time. If you are setting up for disaster assistance you will need to plan for a longer term solution.

Pack clothing that is similar to what you would carry for a backpacking weekend. For three days you should pack a hat, one pair of long pants, two pair of socks, a long and short sleeved shirt, a warm and waterproof jacket, and long underwear. Remember to consider the climate in your area so you pack accordingly.

A tarp or tent will make excellent shelter keeping you warm and dry. Carry a bedroll or sleeping bag. Include a first aid kit in your pack as well as several ways to make a fire. A knife, two flashlights, something to cut wood, and a small bot for cooking will also be needed. You should consider carrying some sort of weapon for protection. The kind of weapon should be something you are comfortable carrying.




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