20 Survival Items You Should Have at Home (Just in Case)

In the current context, here are several survival items that you should have at home, here is our selection. In the current social and political context, there are many reasons that might push you to do so interested in survival or survivalism. Whether it’s because of a potential nuclear attack, because you’ve become anti-establishment, or are trying to learn more about self-sufficiency, it can be helpful to purchase and learn how to use basic survival tools.

The French government should soon also distribute a manual indicating in particular what to put in the survival bag in the event of a problem. But here’s one already selection of materials to have at home, just in case…

1. A good survival bag

It may seem trivial, but having a good bag to carry your equipment is essential. The bag must be easy to carry, durable, waterproof and large enough. It also has to be practical. In general it is not cheap, but this type of bags are very resistant, usable in case of emergency but also during excursions.

2. A bed (sleeping bag, hammock, etc.)

When you’re on survival, sleeping is important to regain strength, especially if you run out of food. But the most important thing is sleep dry, protected from any insects.

In this context, we recommend a hammockor an alliance between a tent and sleeping bag. In both cases, the equipment to be transported is required, with the relevant transport bag. Keep in mind that sometimes a tarpaulin is easier to transport than a tent, so this cannot be ruled out either.

3. A dynamo or solar lamp

A lamp is especially useful if you need to move in a dark place or at night. On the other hand, choose a battery-powered lamp it’s not necessarily the best option because batteries are perishable (except in the case of rechargeable batteries). We therefore recommend a dynamo or solar lamp.

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4. A flint

Flint is one of the most useful elements in survival because light a fire it allows you to heat yourself, but also to boil water for cooking or drink water without getting sick. So it remains important to learn how to use a way to make fire.

5. A dynamo or solar radio

Having a radio allows you to do that stay informed during a serious crisis. But, unless you have rechargeable batteries, it is better to have a solar or dynamo system.

6. A necessity for outdoor cooking

Do boil your water To drink it you need a fire-resistant container, the same if you cook a fish you have caught, etc. Furthermore, containers they also allow you to bring your crops back to your camp if you reach this level of survival.

So it is still useful to equip yourself with containers and kits for outdoor cooking. And it can also be useful to have something to hang your containers above the fire, even if it is not an absolute necessity.

7. A water filter

The most important thing about drinking water is finding moving water. But, in any case, it is important to filter the water and boil it to do so drink without getting sick. So it is useful to have your own filter, without specifically purchasing the large filter, but there are some built directly into water bottles.

8. A thermos

This is especially useful if you are on the move. The thermos will allow you to have a waterproof bottle which keeps the water cool or hot during your escapades.

9. A Swiss Army Knife

THE Swiss army knife or multi-tool it allows you to have many different tools that take up little space, so it is always useful to always have it with you.

10. A good hunting knife

A good hunting knife allows you to do this ceuillir easily, cuts things without much effort, dismember if there is really a need. In short, it is of capital importance.

11. A bow and arrow

It’s not the most useful, but it can become useful if you really need it. hunting animals to feed you. Please note that this is normally necessary a permit for bow hunting, but it is possible that it could be useful in cases of force majeure.

12. Manuals on plants and fungi

The best thing is to find out about edible plants and mushrooms before having to put it into practice. But it can be useful to have manuals with pictures to know if it is non-toxic.

13. Manuals of natural remedies and techniques

Same idea as for plants and mushrooms, get a small manual take care of yourself in case of problems it can be useful. And a manual survival techniques it can also help.

14. A first aid kit

But it’s always better to have one first aid kit with you to take care of you in the event of a health problem, such as an injury.

15. A solar charger

Solar charger is useful if you have your own telephone and you want to charge it to ask for help or use various other services.

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16. A good rope and carabiners

A good rope and carabiners can help you if you need to move around a steep areaor even to build yourself a shelteretc.

17. Food for survival

Survival food, often dried or dehydratedit can really save your life in case of force majeure. You have to have some on you. Also, if you have to leave the house, also remember to bring it with you waterfall in your water bottle.

18. Fishing tackle

As with bow and arrow, this is not the most important and you normally need to have a permit for this. However, it can help if there really is a problem and lack of food.

19. A folding saw

The folding saw can help cutting very hard things and in particular go and saw trees, trunks, branches, to light a fire for example.

20. Useful clothes

Finally, remember to wear comfortable clothes: waterproof shoes, comfortable underwear, shorts, a t-shirt, trousers, a sweater/jacket, all possibly waterproof and/or as resistant as possible. A windbreaker is often essential.