Always carry a survival kit when travelling in remote areas. Pack it in a small, waterproof container so you're not tempted to leave it at home.

In a survival situation your priorities are to find or make shelter, keep warm and dry, and signal for help.

The kit should provide a means of achieving all three.

• Emergency foil blankets (Heavy duty, nylon tarp backing, grommets)
• Sheet of light plastic, 3m (10 feet) square, and some twine
• Roll of electricians tape (cold resistant)
• Strike anywhere matches
• Candle Fire starter
• Two aluminum foil bread pans, folded (to heat water)
• Signalling mirror
• Whistle
• Chocolate bar,
• bouillon and flavoured gelatin powder for hot drinks
• First aid kit
• Knife
• Extra socks

Practice using these materials, and building shelters, before you head out.

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