The Ongoing Process of Being Survival-Ready
Why Preparedness is Ongoing
Being survival ready is a process that is ongoing.
- Regular Maintenance:
It’s not realistic to imagine that you will have everything packed up and ready for any emergency and then never have to think about it again. - Updates Are Necessary:
After all, emergency food does eventually expire, emergency water might need to get changed out from time to time, and technology is always changing and improving.
Reviewing Your Supplies
If it’s been a few years since you have even considered the emergency supplies that you have on hand, now might be the perfect time to take a look at what you have to decide what could be improved with a new purchase.
- Ideas for Updates:
- Replace old dehydrated food with new freeze-dried food.
- Swap heavy-duty cooking gear for lightweight aluminum options.
- Consider upgrading your emergency shelter.
- Shopping for Survival Tents:
Survival tents are easy to shop for online as long as you know what to look for.
Choosing the Right Survival Tent
Essential Features to Focus On
What do you need in a survival tent for your emergency kit? There are lots of essential features that you can shop for, but it can get overwhelming.
Compact and Lightweight
First, your tent should be compact and lightweight.
- Easy to Pack:
This emergency shelter should be able to fit easily into your pack so that you can take it with you if you are ever forced to evacuate or are caught in a disaster while in your car. - Proper Sizing:
Make sure it’s large enough to provide shelter but packs down small enough to easily fit into a backpack without adding extra weight.
Rainproof and Durable
Second, your ideal tent should be rainproof and waterproof.
- Protection from Weather:
Whatever material you choose should be able to protect you from the elements, no matter the season. - Durable Materials:
That material should also be tough enough to withstand sticks and rocks.
Provides Insulation
Third, you should be able to rely on your tent to offer a minimum amount of insulation.
- Temperature Control:
This will ensure you don’t have to worry about getting too cold in harsh environments.
Easy to Set Up
Last but not least, your tent should be easy to set up and take down.
- User-Friendly Design:
Practice a few times at home to ensure you can quickly and easily set it up wherever you find yourself in an emergency.
Final Thoughts on Survival Gear
Reliable Equipment Matters
You should be able to rely on all of the gear in your survival kit to be ready for action when you need it.
Time for Critical Evaluation
Now is the time to critically consider your equipment and decide what could be updated with new and improved technology.