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SURVIVAL KITS AND EQUIPMENT Never depend so heavily on your kit equipment that its loss or damage means disaster. Instead, get into the habit of being able to improvise, and use your survival kit to supplement your knowledge and resourcefulness. For example, if you lose your compass, know how to navigate by other means; if you don’t have a water filter, know how to make an improvised one. The Basic Survival Kit No one kit is suitable for all situations and occasions. Customise your kit and equipment based upon your knowledge of the terrain, climate, and your foreseeable circumstances. Constantly review the items in your kit, and ensure no items are deteriorating or rusting. Here is my list of useful items to consider putting in: Flint and striker: produces thousands of sparks even if wet. Practise lighting a fire with a spark before you actually need to. Matches: either buy specially made survival matches, or dip non-safety ones in molten wax to waterproof them. Fishing kit: include a selection of fish hooks, weights, and a length of fishing line. You can use the items to catch birds and game; not just fish. Water purification tablets: I find the iodine-based ones best. Always follow the manufact