Trooper SOP: Survival Kit
In a water proof container/bag:
3x Lighters and windproof matches
Ferro rod and striker
Dry kindling
Water Filter Straw and collapsable 1L container
Iodine tablets (water)
Multitool
Spare map in water proof case
Spare Compass
Signal Mirror
1x Emergency blanket
2x High calorie snacks
Emergency (tea) candle
Trapping wire
Cordage (Kevlar thread works great)
Location-Specific items
Head lamp and spare batteries and bulb
Strobe light, visible white
Pen flares
Note pad and pencil
Extra Rx meds
Once packed and inventoried, your survival kit shouldn’t be opened unless you’re in a survival situation. This guarantees you’ll have the correct items when you need it.
After every adventure, re-inventory and replace items as needed.