It is important to note that not everything in this kit is “survival” related, although the majority of it is. You can pick out the items that are survival related, discard the rest and fill the newly acquired space with more appropriate stuff.

In the video below, there are some general ideas for supplies and materials you can (and in some cases, should) include in a backpack or short-term bug-out bag.

If you are in a survival situation or even just hiking or camping for a weekend, this backpack set up can make life easier.

What would you include in your short-term survival kit, backpack or bug-0ut bag? Leave some suggestions below.