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Preparedness is the key to surviving an emergency. A simple survival kit can mean the difference between waiting out a natural disaster or terrorist action until help arrives and can even possibly save someone’s life. Most survival kits can be purchased for a relatively cheap price yet still provide all the essentials needed for survival for a few days without outside help, running/clean water, electricity, or medical assistance. Many survival kits also can be very conveniently packaged in a small and portable way such as a backpack. This makes them great to travel with in the car, airplane, or boat. They can also just be left in a closet at home just in case. The food, water, and medical supplies included in the kits are normally good for several years so they are very a very cheap form of insurance to keep around for a long time.
Survival kits are an excellent thing to have on hand in case of an emergency. These kits can be carried in an aircraft, car, boat, or just stored at home. A good kit will include first aid supplies, shelter supplies, food and water rations, and a radio. Most kits can have a shelf life of several years and only need to have some of the food and medical supplies replaced after several years making them a cheap investment in safety. Survival kits are available in one to four person kits and in some cases can be custom made for any number of people.
Surviving the Aftermath of an Emergency Landing
While commercial planes are subject to rigorous safety inspections and constant structural scrutiny, the same cannot necessarily be said for small, private planes. Amateur pilots and hobbyists aren’t always master mechanics, nor do they always perform the routine maintenance required to fly a plane with absolute confidence. Whether it’s because of unavoidable equipment malfunctions or human negligence, small aircraft can suffer unexpected problems.
In the unlikely and unfortunate event that your plane ever goes down or that you’re forced to crash-land in a remote location, it’s best to be prepared. Since you won’t have your pick of the precise location where the plane lands, there’s no way to guarantee that you’ll have access to the facilities we take for granted every day. By keeping a personal survival kit in the cockpit of the plane, you increase your odds of surviving the aftermath of a crash or emergency landing.
Survival kits are recommended by state and federal emergency services because of their life saving potential. A simple survival kit can be just enough to get a person or family through an unexpected natural disaster or terrorist action. When normal means of getting help are cut off for a few hours or a few days, the contents of a survival kit can be enough to save someone’s life or get them through a tough situation a little easier. Food, shelter, and emergency medical supplies are just the basics of a kit and can absolutely essential in an emergency. Don’t get caught off guard when the unexpected happens. Prepare yourself with a well prepared survival kit.
Whenever you go out into the wilderness, you should have several essential items in case you get lost: food, water, dry clothes, and a pocket knife to help you build a fire and shelter, among others. But one item that can really help you be rescued and that should be an essential wherever you go is a signal mirror with a loud whistle. Even if a boat or airplane were to pass you when you were stranded, there is no guarantee they would see you without a signal. Having even a small mirror and whistle with you can literally save your life.
The Hot Shot signal mirror has a holographic red dot viewing window that’s designed to project a red dot onto your target, which helps you ensure that your mirror reflection has reached the boat or airplane. The mirror is telescope quality, making it extra bright and easy to see when the sun reflects of it. The attached whistle is U.S. Coast Guard approved for audible alerting in low-visibility conditions, and an attached float is buoyant enough that you can recover it if it is dropped in water. A valuable tool like this should be a staple of any personal survival kit you carry.