Survival in just about any crisis or emergency situation can be summed to XX elements: Common sense, knowledge, attitude and preparation.

Any wilderness survival situation or even one during or after a SHTF moment comes down to four basics: Shelter, water, fire and food.

You can have all the latest gizmos in your survival kit, but if you do not have the basics and know how to use them, your kit is all but useless.

That is why when planning your survival kit or bug-out bag, you have to include basic survival items – the needs – and only include luxury items or whims if you have room.

Having 18 different ways to start a fire, for example, is of no use if you do not know how to use them to start a fire.

The video on the next page covers the basics you should include as a foundation for your survival kit or bug-out bag.

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