Saturday, April 4, 2015

The Advantages Of Having Military Survival Kit

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By Iva Cannon


Survival kits are packages of basic supplies and tools prepared ahead of time. These are useful especially in emergency situations you never expect. Civil and spacecraft, military aircraft and lifeboats are also equipped with these survival kits. It comes in various sizes and forms that usually contain supplies needed of a survivor to give him or her basic health needs, keep them warm, provides food and water and assistance in finding the ways back home.

Supplies in a kit basically contains a knife or specifically a Swiss army knife or a multi tool, tinder, matches, bandana, sewing kit, fish hooks, first aid kit and flashlight. Civilians such as surveyors, forestry workers and pilots who work in remote locations with extreme climate conditions may also be equipped with these kits. The general contents of military survival kit depend on the location.

There are also debates about the survival paraphernalia. There are some tools include din the kit that will depend on the situation and skill levels. That is why several factors must be taken into consideration when determining what kind of item to consider and to put in the package.

Mostly, emergency kits used by military aviators are often modified depending on the environment and operations. If you are assigned in the desert areas, your bag must contain more water, sunscreen and additional items including shade hats, compass medical equipment, sun glasses, matches and tinder. If your are assigned in tropical ares, you may need a machete, mosquito head netting, matches, water purification and more.

For those who are flying over large bodies of water, you need some additional items including flotation vests, flare of launching gun, fishing device, fishing nets and more. There are also military members who are using the basic tools to survive. Some supplies are stored in the canvas carrying bags while aviators in plane or helipads with ejection seats have their kits stored in the seat pan.

Since the main goal of bringing emergency kits for injured or lost persons is rescue, this part of the package may be considered the most essential. Emergency tools also emphasize versatility and portability. Tools recommended for many types of kit include multitool such as Swiss army knife and fixed blade knife.

Basically, lifeboats are stowed in inflatables. Most of the contents are required by the maritime and coast guard regulations. Usually, it also provides the basic tool or supply to be given to the passengers t for their chance to survive until the rescue team. Lifeboat paraphernalia items often include fire extinguisher, life jackets, and buckets.

Mini survival items usually contain a few basic tools. These include waterproof matches, a small compass, large plastic bag, small candle, craft knife, jigsaw blade and safety pins. Pre packaged kits may include instructions in the techniques such as fire starting methods. Additionally, parachute cord can also be wrapped around the tin.

Knowing the great important of these items and preparing for the worst is the best way to survive and to cope up with the situation. This is also the best way to help others who are in need. You can never tell when and how accident occurs, so you have to be prepared all the time.




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