Keep your emergency kit inside your car at all times.  You never know when an emergency will pop up that will require you to administer first-aid or repair something on your car.  Don’t let cost get in the way of you ensuring that you have all the necessary items, either.  It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

The first thing to consider when you are assembling a survival kit is the terrain and anticipated weather. If you’re going to be hiking in an area that has bees, wasps, or rattlesnakes, the appropriate sting and bite kits are good additions.  A basic survival kit for a hiking trip should include a map of the area, a compass,  waterproof matches, a candle, a whistle, a small coffee tin or other metal container, aluminum foil (at least 12”),  a pocket mirror, dental floss, a multi-purpose or Swiss Army knife,  iodine tablets, an emergency blanket, 2-3 large plastic garbage bags, a rain poncho, and a cell phone or GPS device.