You probably know how to use every item in your survival
kit, but what if you are injured in an emergency?
Would family members know how much tincture of iodine to add
to a quart of water to purify it? Would a friend know to scrape shavings from
the magnesium block to start a fire? Being dehydrated, very cold or simply in a
very stressful situation will make the human brain foggy. Anyone can become
confused.
Some survival experts like Cody Lundin recommend putting
bright duct tape on pieces in your survival kit. More visibility means less
chance of getting lost or left behind when you move on. This habit also
provides a place to write simple instructions using a permanent marker. Figure
out the shortest way to write instructions anyone can understand and critical
items in your emergency kit are instantly improved.
