Having the right outdoor survival tools can make the difference between life and death in emergency and rescue situations. The following are some of the most important outdoor survival tools to carry when you set out into the wild.
Knife A good, portable knife is one of the most basic survival tools to have. It comes in handy when you need to cook food or build an emergency shelter. CRKT and BUCK are two good knife makers that manufacture sturdy, easy to carry blades, some with LED lights.
Protein Bars Hunting for food when you’re in a survival type situations can take more calories out of you than is worth it. A good batch of high-calorie protein bars will keep you alive and give you the energy you need so you can focus on getting yourself to safety.
Flashlight A flashlight will illuminate your way but also help make you more visible to rescue parties in the event that you get stuck or lost. Burton makes good outdoor flashlights. Some that come with LED bulbs, like the streamlight flashlight take up less battery and have different light intensity settings.
Whistle If you’re trapped or lost and need to call for help, having a whistle can literally be the difference between life and death. Your voice will get hoarse and run out after a few minutes of screaming. A whistle, on the other hand, takes less energy out of you. You can use it for hours and its sound will carry further and louder than a human voice.
First-Aid Kit First-aid kits are a definite must-have. Even a small cut left untreated can cause big trouble when you’re miles away from civilization. Pelican makes good first-aid kit cases that let you pack all the important things without taking up too much space. You’ll want to include, among other things, antibiotic cream and Quick Clot or Celox, for stopping heavy bleeding.
Butane Lighter A lighter can be a lifesaver in wet weather. It makes starting a fire much easier and efficient. Burton Firestorm lighter is especially made for the outdoors. It’s tough, waterproof and can be refilled.
