| Agonizing over what belongs in a survival pack is | | | | A whistle is crucial in rescue situations. You can |
| a favorite time-killer for outdoor enthusiasts. But | | | | whistle or scream on your own, but it will not |
| more than that, it is something very much worth | | | | carry as far as a whistle, it will take up a lot of |
| considering if you're going to be heading out into | | | | energy and your voice will wear out soon. On the |
| the wild. Here is a list of some of the essential | | | | other hand, a whistle will carry a long distance and |
| must-have tools to keep with you when you set | | | | you can use it for prolonged periods of time. |
| out. | | | | 4. First-Aid Kit |
| 1. Flashlight | | | | First-aid kits are essential to have in case of a |
| Flashlights don't just enable you to see in the | | | | medical emergency. Even a small cut, if left |
| dark; they also make you visible to search and | | | | untreated, can cause a lot of trouble. Your |
| rescue teams in the event that you get stranded | | | | first-aid kit should include Quick Clot or Celox to |
| or trapped. Bringing extra batteries is always a | | | | stop serious bleeding, needle and thread, antibiotic |
| good idea. LED flashlights, like the Brunton Glorb | | | | cream, tweezers, sunblock, gauze, and any |
| LED, can also prove handy, as they use up less | | | | medications you're taking. Pelican makes good |
| battery life. | | | | first-aid cases that let you pack all the essentials |
| 2. High-Calorie Protein Bars | | | | without taking too much space. |
| If you find yourself in an emergency scenario in | | | | 5. Knife |
| the wilderness, you want to get as many calories | | | | This one is an obvious must-have. A sturdy and |
| as you can and use the energy to get yourself to | | | | portable blade is crucial for preparing food, making |
| safety. Trying to fish, hunt or gather food from | | | | camp fires, building shelters, and innumerable other |
| the wilderness might end up using up more | | | | tasks that might come your way. BUCK is a good |
| calories than the ones you get from eating what | | | | knife manufacturer that makes a variety of |
| you've managed to collect. Protein bars, in such | | | | tough and compact outdoor knives. Another good |
| cases, can literally be lifesavers. | | | | one is CRKT, which makes some knives that |
| 3. Whistle | | | | come with LED lights. |