Wilderness Survival Kit List

Plan for the best and prepare for the worst with this checklist of items for emergency survival on the homestead.

By Dana Benner
Published on October 1, 2019
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by Dana Benner

Plan for the best and prepare for the worst with this wilderness survival kit list for daily safety and emergency survival on the homestead.

As homesteaders, we have a never-ending list of chores. There’s food to harvest, wood to cut, and buildings to repair, and that’s just the beginning. Faced with this endless list, we sometimes forget about the dangers we face every day. How many times do we get up in the morning and head out to tackle the next task without thinking of our own safety?

The Essential Wilderness Survival Kit List

Inherent dangers come with a homesteading lifestyle, such as a careless mistake with a chainsaw, a tumble from a barn roof, or an encounter with a bear. Every year, thousands of people find themselves unprepared to handle an emergency situation and in need of rescue. The ability to build a shelter, make a fire, or render first aid can make all the difference. When I was growing up, some 50 years ago, my father told me that if all you carry is a knife and a way to make fire, then you’ll survive until help arrives. My list of items and the knowledge to use them has grown over the years, but his words have stuck with me.

Black backpack with knives laid out and other useful items for survival

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