>>199796sorry if this sounds operator, it's 'cuz it is. from chapter 3 of the fm3-05-70 usarmy survival manual
Not adding or removing anything from the list, I'll leave that up to you for it to fit your needs. It's clearly overkill though.
• Water—purification tablets, non-lubricated condoms for
carrying water, bleach, povidone-iodine drops, cravats,
sponges, small plastic or rubber tubing, collapsible
canteens or water bags.
• Fire—lighter, metal match, waterproof matches,
magnesium bar, candle, magnifying lens.
• Shelter—550 parachute cord, large knife, machete or
hatchet, poncho, space blanket, hammock, mosquito net,
wire saw.
• Food—knife, snare wire, fishhooks, fish and snare line,
bouillon cubes or soup packets, high-energy food bars,
granola bars, gill or yeti net, aluminum foil, freezer bags.
• Medical—oxytetracycline tablets (to treat diarrhea or
infection), surgical blades or surgical preparation knife,
butterfly sutures, lip balm, safety pins, sutures,
antidiarrheal medication (imodium), antimalarial
medication (doxycycline), broad-spectrum antibiotics
(rocephin and zithromax) and broad spectrum topical
ophthalmic (eye) antibiotic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory
(ibuprofen), petrolatum gauze, and soap. Medical items
may make up approximately 50 percent of your survival
kit.
• Signal—signaling mirror, strobe, pen flares, whistle, U.S.
flag, pilot scarf or other bright orange silk scarf, glint tape,
flashlight, laser pointer, solar blanket.
• Miscellaneous—wrist compass, needle and thread, money,
extra eyeglasses, knife sharpener, cork, camouflage stick,
and survival manual.
