Emergency survival, 8 essential items (Photos)

Knowledge of how to build an impromptu shelter can save your life if you are caught in the open, especially overnight.Learn to shoot or snare. Also brushing up on the edible plants in your area is always a good idea. A way to catch food is necessary to survival.You must stay hydrated or you risk confusion, lethargy or even death. Keep a water filter around, and learn how to collect water from the wild.8 photosView the full slideshow »
The ability to create fire is a very necessary skill. Whether you use magnesium, a Bic, or rub a couple sticks together, practice making fire. Become good.

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Although there is not much one needs for survival in an emergency situation besides the sheer will to survive, there are a few essentials that will make the situation more tolerable. Here is a list of 8 items essential for survival.

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Haven Strange is a freelance writer and wilderness EMT based out of Seattle. Having been raised by a Marine, she is well versed in disaster planning and both urban and wilderness survival.

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