The contents of a Scout Survival Kit should be appropriate for the type of terrain and time of year. The following kit list is for general use:
Emergency Water & Food for Energy - emphasize energy from protein & carbohydrates over fats:
- Bouillon cubes, soups, granola bars, high sugar hard candy, chocolate, GORP, etc.
- Water purification tablets or bleach in a waterproof vial for treatment of water (boiling for 5 minutes is superior if fuel is not limited)
Signalling, Fire Lighting & Warmth
- Matches in protective case
- Metal mirror (signal, fire starter)
- Whistle (Fox 40) (combinations of 3 mean "emergency")
- Pencil and paper (leave messages behind for rescuers)
- Candle (warmth, fire lighting)
Survival Equipment - hunting & fishing
- Compass (Protractor type preferred) (direction & time - used only when you know the way to safety)
- Razor blade or small sharp knife (spear point, shelter making, fire making, etc.)
- Heavy fishing fine (25 pound test) (fishing, shelter, any place string or rope needed)
- Fish hooks and lures
- 2-4 m of fine wire (snares, shelter making, etc.)
- 2-5 m of heavy aluminum foil (cooking/drinking and utensil making)
First Aid Supplies
- Adhesive tape
- Gauze pads
- Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids)
- Scissors (optional)
- Sun screen & lip balm (optional)
- Antibiotic/disinfectant solution (optional)
Waist Pouch/Water Proof Kit (for contents) - make it easy to carry & keep!
(Consider a pouch big enough to carry your Survival Kit and other hike items)