The Ultimate Urban Survival Kit BY
GNN Note – The first item, listed below, is often overlooked – small bills, $1, $5’s, $10’s – coins some larger bills are good, but mostly you want small bills – no one – repeat NO ONE – is going to have cash except you so being able to pay for something is going to be key. /END
We talked about various survival kits and bug out bags to have ready, but most of those are centered around being prepared for a disaster or a situation where you need to leave. This urban survival kit is something you can keep in your bag every day and have it ready for anything that might happen while you go about your daily life. Here is what you should always have in your bag to be ready for both emergency situations and daily occurrences!
What To Pack in An Urban Survival Kit
1. Cash
You are probably already familiar with this piece of advice. Carry cash with you to be financially prepared for any situation, even if there is a power cut and your card doesn’t work. Try not to keep the emergency cash in your wallet, so you make sure you aren’t tempted to dip into it. Put it in a Ziploc bag to keep it all dry and in one place. Pack it with the rest of the items on this list.
2. First Aid Kit
Another important thing to have in your bag at all times, especially when you are on the go, is a first aid kit. It should contain the basic elements:
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- Rubbing alcohol
- Band-Aids
- Tweezers
- Betadine
- Gauze and bandage
- Scissors
- Rash cream
- Painkillers
Make sure to check that all the items are viable and replace them as they expire. Here is a quick guide to building your own first aid kid only with items from the dollar store! Also, include extra doses of any prescription medicine you need to take, and a pair of glasses in a hard case if you normally wear glasses or contacts.
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