
A Few Hints
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Food and Water
Keep track of what you have purchased and when. Rotate the product as necessary. Shelf dates are provided for a reason and can be important.
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Light and Communication
Try not to rely on the unreliable. There are now subsitutes available for most of the battery operated devices that you may wish to include in your survival kit.
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Shelter and Warmth
There is no telling when a disaster might occur. There could be wet weather or dry weather. It could be winter time or summer time. Be prepared to cope with a survival situation that could arise at any time of the year.
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Tools
Consider multifunction. A survival whistle with compass, signaling mirror, matches and a lanyard in a waterproof container can save you expense, space and weight. The same holds true for other multi devices.
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First Aid
Are you going to be providing for your family, a group or just for yourself? Let that help you decide just how much and what to include. Consider, too, that during a disaster you may be called upon to assist others.
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Hygiene and Sanitation
You probably won't need lots. A full size bottle of shampoo or a full size bottle of mouthwash may fit into your backpack, but do you need that additional weight? You may be on foot and you may be travelling relatively long distances during that emergency.
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Entertainment
Entertainment during an emergency? You bet. Sometimes the hardest part of dealing with an emergency situation is just the sitting there and waiting with nothing to do but worry. Something to occupy your time could be very worthwhile.

The Diaper Dilemma
Should you pack some disposable diapers -- even without a baby in the family? Not everyone may be as prepared as you. You could end up being an angel in disguise for some young mother coping with a sudden evacuation with a babe in arms and no diapers to meet its needs.