As I have stated in my past articles you face the possibility of some threat to your safety no matter where you live. The danger will most likely confront you when you least expect it. Earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, wind storms, fires, tsunamis, dirty bombs, mall shootings, government collapse are all potential threats to your safety. There are so many more threats to your safety, enough that I may write an article just on potential threats. Some threats could be as simple as your car sliding off a snow covered road in a remote location. My point here is would you be prepared by having the most basic of tools and equipment to keep yourself safe or even survive? If you said no to yourself what the hell are you waiting for?
In previous articles I have promoted preparedness for you and your family in the form of 72 hour kits, BOB’s, Go Bags and the like. This articles intent is for you to take action by building or purchasing a small every day carry (EDC) kit that you can keep in your vehicle or office or both. A basic small EDC kit does not have to cost you a fortune or require a substantial investment like the prior mentioned larger kits. A small EDC kit including the knife like the one pictured above is all you may need to get through 24 hours or less of hardship.
Lets break down what components I recommend that you should include within your basic small EDC at a minimum.
- Pouch
- Emergency Blanket
- Flint Striker
- Bushcraft Knife
- Whistle
- Compass
- Flashlight
- Water Filtration Straw
Now lets examine what you I recommend that you add to your small EDC kit to supplement it.
- Altoid Tin
- Lighter
- Candle
- Tinder
- Fishing line, hooks, sinkers
- Bandaids
- Duct Tape
- Signal Mirror
- Pen
- Paper
- Safety Pins
- Can Opener
I believe that everyone should have at a minimum a kit containing some or all of the equipment discussed in this article. Do not delay an emergency is not going to wait until you are prepared to handle it. Purchase a small ready made kit like the one below or put together your own.
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