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There is nothing more frustrating than buying gifts for the male species. You want them to feel manly and get something they can really use.

Consider and Ultimate deluxe emergency survival kit. This is a kit that includes everything he could possibly need in any emergency, outdoor, medical, disaster, or accidental situation. A great thing for any family, career, work, or sporting man.

Survival kit tips:

What your survival kit should include:

Food and Water:

6 Boxes of Aqua Blox Water Boxes

12 – 200 Calorie Food Bars

10 Water Purification Tablets – each tablet purifies 1 liter of water

Light and Communication:

Am/Fm Radio with Headphones and Batteries

Rechargeable Squeeze Flashlight – contains lithium batteries which last up to 30 hours and also is able to generate power through squeezing

30 Hour Emergency Candle – can also be used as a stove

Green Emergency Glow Stick – lasts for 24 hours

5-in-1 Survival Whistle – compass, signal mirror, flint starter, waterproof container, lanyard, and shrill whistle Box of 50 Waterproof Matches

Bic Style Lighter

Shelter and Warmth:

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag (Recommended over common “space blankets”)

16 Hour Body Warmer

2-Person Tube Tent with Rope

Emergency Poncho with Hood

Tools:

16 Function Knife

Leather Palm Working Gloves

N95 Respirator Dust Mask

60 Feet of Nylon Rope

Hygiene and Sanitation:

Hygiene Kit – Includes soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and 9 wet wipes.

3 Tempo Pocket Tissue Packs

First Aid:

42 Piece Bandage First Aid Kit – Contains 42 Pieces – 10 Spot Bandages, 10 Sheer Junior, 5 Sheer Medium, 5 Sheer Strips, 2 Antibacterial, 3Clear Strips, 2 Fabric Strips, 1 Extra Large, 2 Alcohol Pads, and 2 Gauze Pads& Guardian First Aid Essentials Kit – 1 Trauma Dressing (5″x9″), 3 Sunscreen Lotion Packs, 1 Sting Relief Prep Pad, 1 Burn Cream Pack, 4 Non-Aspirin Tablets, 4 Antacid Tablets, 4 Ibuprofen Tablets, 1 Lip Ointment Pack, 1 Antibiotic Ointment Pack, 1 Pair of Vinyl (non latex) Gloves, 2 Finger Splints, 10 Cotton Tip Applicators, 1 Roll of First Aid Tape, 1 Roll of Gauze Dressing, and a First Aid Instruction Guide Other:

Deck of playing cards for entertainment

Infectious Waste Bag

Make sure the kit you get your man is designed using advice from experts in the emergency preparedness industry. It should also follow guidelines given by government agencies and non-profit preparedness organizations.

Any man would love a practical, useful, and thoughtful wildness survival kit!

There are the usual backpacking survival kit ideas that have stood the test of time. Almost everyone agrees that some way to start a fire, some medical supplies and some kind of blade are necessary. Other items, ranging from saws to signal whistles can be very useful, but their necessity in a basic kit are argued.

The following are the usual things that survival kits may have. After that you’ll find a few new ideas. The usual survival kit items: Fire starter (like a magnesium stick), waterproof matches, signal mirror, sewing kit, foil blanket, water purification tablets, fishing line and hooks, compass, fire tinder, plastic bags, duct tape, knife, bandana, nylon cord, paper, pencil or pen, dental floss, and a condom (the latter for carrying water in a wilderness emergency).

First aid items usually include bandages, aspirin or other pain killers, gauze pads, tweezers, and antibiotic ointment. More extensive first aid kits might also have splints, medical tape, sun block, safety pins, and a snake bite kit. Of course, any crucial medications you need are a good addition as well.

New Survival Kit Ideas

Here are some ideas you may not have heard of. First, why not have two survival kits? Make one for all-around use on easy hikes and when using a vehicle (ATV) or bicycle. These are the times when it is easier to carry a little extra weight. Of course, the problem is that we tend to leave a kit behind – or even leave a whole backpack behind – when we want to avoid the weight, like when you see a summit you want to climb up to. That is where the second kit comes in.

The second survival kit can be kept inside the first, so there is no unnecessary repetition of items. The point of this one is to have the most crucial items in the smallest lightest package. It can include bandages, a razor blade or small knife, aspirin, water purification, duct tape, pencil stub and paper. It should comfortably fit in the pocket of your pants or jacket. An altoids container can hold all of this, and has a mirrored surface inside as well, for signaling rescuers in the case of getting lost.

Another good idea for a survival kit is a couple small photos of those who are important to you. Survivors of wilderness disasters often report that thinking of their loved ones kept them alive. A photo or two to look at makes this even more of an inspiration.

Notes are a good survival kit idea too. First aid kits have tiny guides to help you in medical situations, but  you might also want a reminder of survival techniques. My own notes have the most common edible and useful wild plants listed, so I’ll remember what to look for and why. You can fit a lot of information on one piece of paper.

Then there is your “mental survival kit,” meaning the knowledge and practiced attitudes of your mind. Practice thinking of how to survive, for example, rather than about how bad a situation is. Read and recall a few good true survival stories, too. You’ll feel more confident in your abilities and chances, and telling such stories to others in your group might lift everyone’s spirits.

Apply these new survival kit ideas – they’re cheap wilderness emergency insurance for your next backpacking trip.