There are many aspects to surviving in the outdoors, but Water, Fire and First Aid are some of the most important from a preparedness perspective.

By covering each, several ways, you greatly enhance your chances if you are caught in a survival situation and make your life easier if you are just out on a camping trip.

If you have the basics covered, survival is not a difficult thing to master.

This is true if you are dealing with a SHTF moment, survival crisis or everyday stint in the woods campaign.

What do you consider the essentials in terms of materials and equipment? Tell us in the comments section below.