Extra items for my kit
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Extra items for my kit
Some other miscellaneous items that may be very useful are:
* light sticks
* small flashlight
* extra batteries
* pocket handwarmer
* compact fishing kit
* compass
* pocketknife
* 50 ft. nylon cord
* plastic poncho
* plastic garbage bags (can be used as rain poncho,
toilet, ground sheet to sit on.)
* small pocket notebook,paper or cards
* pencil or pen
* fine wire
* ziplock bags
* pocketbook
* map
* spare glasses, sun glasses
* money (small bills and change)
* collapsible binoculars
* toothbrush and paste
* metal mirror (good for signaling, too.)
* comb
* razor
* pre-moistened towelettes
* toilet paper
* feminine products
* soap
* a couple of bandanas (can be used as hat, washcloth,
mask, sling, tourniquet.)
* lip balm with sunscreen
* identification card/ medical permission slips
* portable radio with batteries
You can pick and choose from this list or pack the whole thing. You may even have items that are not here that you would want to have with you. Just remember...you are packing for survival not a holiday at the Hilton.
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