MATCHES
Starting a small, contained fi re
could be necessary for warmth
or even saving a life if someone is
injured, immobile and needs to
use smoke as an alert. Keep a box
of matches in a plastic bag. Avoid
lighters in your pack as they can
break and run out of fuel easily.
SNACKS
Carbohydrate- and protein-rich
trail mix or granola bars can tide
you over should you fi nd yourself
in a situation where you're unsure
when the next meal will come.
UTILITY KNIFE
A multipurpose pocket knife takes
up little space and off ers a variety
of tools you may need.
Don't drink water from streams
and creeks you encounter while
camping and hiking. They might
look beautiful and pure, but
they could contain germs and
other contaminants that can
lead to illness. Pack at least
three liters of bottled water
per person.
BOTTLED WATER
Keep at least one bottle of water
(more for a family) in your kit
to prevent dehydration. It is
also useful for cleaning cuts or
scrapes and preventing trapped
dirt or germs in a wound under
a bandage.
Go
BE PR EPAR ED
Whether on a boat,
a trail or just a road
trip, adventure and
travel come with risks.
Go beyond a fi rst-aid
kit and keep these
emergency items
on hand.
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