Build the Perfect Survival Kit

by John D. McCann

Overview

Your Kit, Your Survival

When an unexpected emergency situation rears its ugly head, will you be up to the challenge? "I wasn't prepared for that!" will no longer be a valid response with the survival-kit-building methods in this book from survival expert John McCann. This fully revised and expanded second edition includes all new information for building bug out bags, get-home bags and vehicle kits that are fully customized to meet your family's specific survival needs.

Inside you'll find:

Advice for building complete kits that include: fire and light sources, signaling equipment, water and food, shelter and protection, knives and tools, first aid items, and multi-purpose and miscellaneous gear.

Hundreds of detailed photos and gear description of essential kit components.

Sample packing lists for kits of all sizes and functions.

Survival tips and skills that prepare you for emergency survival situations.

This book makes building the perfect kit a straightforward and manageable task--no matter what your activity. It is a must for anyone who ventures outside the home. Armed with the kit-building techniques found within, you will be prepared to survive!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440238055
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/31/2013
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	667,457
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

John D. McCann has spent years learning and teaching survival skills. He has written articles for Field & Stream, Wilderness Way Magazine, and Self Reliance Illustrated and was featured in the New York Times. McCann has also presented information about survival kits on national television including the Martha Stewart Show.

Table of Contents

Foreword 3

Introduction 4

Part 1 The Basics

Chapter 1 The Basics of Personal Survival Kits 7

Part 2 The Components

Chapter 2 Fire & Light 12

Chapter 3 Signaling 34

Chapter 4 Navigation 44

Chapter 5 Shelter & Protection 57

Chapter 6 Water Purification & Containers 70

Chapter 7 Food Rations & Collection 87

Chapter 8 Cookware & Stoves 97

Chapter 9 Knives & Tools 113

Chapter 10 Medical Components & Kits 134

Chapter 11 Multipurpose Components 142

Chapter 12 Miscellaneous Components 153

Chapter 13 Modifying Your Gear 161

Part 3 The Kits

Chapter 14 Everyday Carry & Get-Home Kits 169

Chapter 15 Selecting Containers for Survival Kits 177

Chapter 16 Making Mini & Small Kits 188

Chapter 17 Making Medium & Large Kits 209

Chapter 18 Making Vehicle Kits 225

Chapter 19 Evacuation Kits & Bug-Out Bags 235

Chapter 20 In Conclusion 247

Appendix: The Author's Favorite Kits 249