Essential Survival Gear for Treks and More: Checklist for Preparedness

Survival Gear is invaluable for any emergency situation. Ensure you’re prepared with our comprehensive guide to must-have survival gear

Having the right gear can make a significant difference in safety and comfort. Your Kit list should be adapted based on the specific location, duration of the trek, weather conditions, and personal needs.

Basic Critical Survival Gear Checklist >

Hydration: Water…water purification system & tablets

Nutrition: Food….freeze dried meals that are lightweight, nutritious and easy to prepare

Survival Knife and a Multi-Tool

Invest in ‘good’ Footwear – suitable for your current event

Layerable clothing that allows you to adapt to varying temperatures and weather conditions.

Wet and rainy days – waterproof and breathable jacket and pants.

Down or synthetic fill for colder climates and thermal underwear for maintaining body heat in cold conditions.

Jacket, hat, sunglasses, gloves, raincoat/shell & thermals….

Shelter; tarp, tent, space blanket….

Personalized Medical; specific to your needs and medical conditions, Wet Wipes (eco- friendly), Insect (Mosquito) Repellent, Suncream, Lip Balm

First Aid Kit For : Skin wounds, Blisters, Diarrhea, Cold/Flu, Bites, General Pain Relief

Hands free Headlamp, Robust flashlight, compact light and spare batteries

Navigation; map, compass & GPS (mobile phone)….

Signalling devices; mirror, whistle….

EPIRBs (emergency position-indicating radio beacons)are specifically designed for marine environments, making them ideal for use on boats and ships, whereas PLB (personal Locator Beacon) are more versatile and better suited for personal use on land.

Repair kit; duct tape, cordage, paracord bracelet, cable ties

Fire Starter; striker, matches, lighter….

Survival Backpack/Rucksack – durable, comfortable and roomy enough to carry ‘all’ your gear: day hike a 20-30L / weekend hike a 30-40L / Week Plus 40-65L

Sleeping Bag & Silk Sleeping Bag liner

For more Information Sleeping Bag’s rating indicates how effectively an item will keep someone warm

“Thoroughly test all your gear in realistic, real-world conditions to ensure optimal performance when it truly matters.”

                             ‘To Go’ Bag  –  ‘Grab and Go’ Bag

Your To Go / Grab and Go Bag should be a durable, easy-to-carry backpack or duffle bag equipped with essentials you might need if you need to evacuate quickly.

Basic Items for your ‘To Go’ bag include:

• Bottled water and non-perishable food; snacks- Granola Bars/ Trail Mix
• Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes, etc)
• First aid kit, spare glasses, your Meds.
• Flashlight, hand-crank or battery-operated AM/FM radio, and extra batteries.
• Portable cell phone charger.
• Maps, Notepad, pen/pencil, and marker.
• Personal Documents : Passport , Driving License, Insurance, Medical info
• Cash in small bills (best in local currency) Debit Card.
• Mylar Space Blanket – optional

Always pack considering the principle of redundancy ; carry backups for critical items like fire-starting tools and water purification methods to ensure you’re well-prepared for any scenario.

“Thoroughly test all your gear in realistic, real-world conditions to ensure optimal performance when it truly matters.”