Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 9) – CARRYING WATER

We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together and we are well on our way. Here is Part 9 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week.

Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions about “survival kits.” Nowadays, there are INCH bags, Bug Out bags, Get Home bags, and many more. I may be a bit old school but I’m going back to my roots and survival kit it is.

Here’s the bag we started with: The Paratus 3-Day Operator’s Pack. The Paratus is a popular pack and often considered the “Prepper’s Backpack” as it is high quality, rugged, extremely versatile, and budget-friendly. Cost is phenomenal at well under $100.

Here’s what we’re going to do. Every week(or so) I’ll post a category of products along with several choices to choose from. Everyone will vote on which items to put in the bag. When the voting is over I’ll buy the selected item and add it to the bag. With each new week, I’ll update what we’ve put in the bag until the kit is completed.

LAST INSTALLMENT: Last we looked at added some common supplies, including:

• Wet Wipes
• toilet paper
• hand sanitizer
• toothbrush and toothpaste
• hand towel, small
• Mechanix Wear Durahide FastFit Gloves/gloves
• Map of area
• Firestarting Kit: Bic lighters, matches, cotton balls & vaseline, charcloth, ferro rod
• Camping Spork

These are fairly universal additions so not voting on them.

THIS WEEK: We’ve got the bag, a water filter, a knife, a bit of food, some first aid supplies, a flashlight, a cookstove, an ax, cook set, and a tent, and various supplies – – Let’s take a look at how we can carry water.

Let’s pick TWO methods for carrying water:

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Here are links for more information on this week’s choices……

• 3V Scout 2 Liter Water Bladder(made for this specific backpack)
• Nalgene Water Bottle
• Military Canteen Kit with Cover and Aluminum Cup
• Water Bota Bag
• Military Issue 2 Quart Canteen

What else would you recommend for the kit? Comment below!!!

Putting this kit together weekly(or so) like this is going to take a while. I may throw up a few different items within the same article.

Also – we may explore why a kit such as this may be needed, or come in handy at some point. Time will tell.

Take care all –

Rourke

Here’s the survival kit so far:

Paratus 3-Day Operator’s Pack

Sawyer Mini Water Filter

Mora Survival Knife

Mountain House Chili Mac and a pack of Emergency 3600-Calorie Ration Bars

First Aid Supplies

Skysted 1200 Lumen Flashlight

CANAWAY Backpacking Stove

Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set

YODO Lightweight Two Person Tent

Cold Steel Trail Boss Axe

Wet Wipes

Toilet Paper

Hand Sanitizer

Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Hand Towel, small

Mechanix Wear Durahide FastFit Gloves/gloves

Map of Area

Firestarting Kit: Bic lighters, matches, cotton balls & vaseline, charcloth, ferro rod

Camping Spork