If you're an outdoor winter enthusiast who likes to ski, hunt, ice fish, snowmobile or go for long walks in the woods, listen up because this next tip just might save your life someday. And the recommended items that I suggest you purchase and carry in a small pouch attached to your belt are not only essential, but lightweight too.
For just a few lousy $$$ you can buy a new or used US military/GI issued nylon first aid/compass pouch and keep inside of it the following minimum cold weather emergency survival items:
ITEMS
|
QUANTITY
|
WHAT IT'S USED FOR
|
| Multipurpose
Pocket Knife |
1 |
field
craft needs, preparing shelters, game, etc. |
| Small
Compact Mirror |
1 |
signaling
rescue parties during sunny daylight hours. |
| Mini
AA/AAA Flashlight |
1 |
light
source adn for signaling rescue. |
| Wire
Commando Saw |
1 |
cutting
wood for fires, shelters & other field craft needs. |
| Thermal
Blanket |
1 |
maintaining
body warmth, to make shelter, protection against weather. |
| 550
Parachute Cord |
50
ft. |
building
shelters, making animal traps & snares, fishing line, etc. |
| Waterproof
matches/lighter |
1 |
starting
fires |
| Candles |
1 |
starting
fires and as a light source. |
Some additional cold weather items you may also want to consider carrying, but only in your pocket and not in this first aid/compass pouch:
ITEMS
|
QUANTITY
|
WHAT IT'S USED FOR
|
| Florescent
Orange Cloth |
1 |
for
signaling rescue parties, especially during cloudy days |
| 8-12
Hour Light Stick |
1 |
for
use as a light source for signaling rescure parties |
| Hand/feet
Warmers |
1 |
for
warming feet/hands during extreme cold weather conditions. |
|
