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You make sure you have your wallet or purse and keys when you leave the house every morning but what else do you carry. Do you have a knife, screwdriver, scissors, and emergency rope and do you have the means to obtain a food source or even protect yourself with what you have on you. Everyday carry items if chosen carefully can help you through various situations you may find yourself in to include protecting yourself and even surviving if you become lost or stranded.
Your daily carry items should be where they can be carried easily without having to carry them in a daypack or extra tote bag. You want the items, where as you get ready in the morning, you can clip them on a belt, or simply put a neck chain on with the items attached. Once something becomes a burden or requires extra effort you will begin leaving the items behind.
One of the more important tools you can carry is a multi-purpose knife. Pliers, wire cutters, and scissors can be helpful in many situations, from car repairs to shelter building. Some models have a small saw bladed that can be used to saw through heavy cordage, or even plastic hand restraints if you find yourself in that situation.
Rope is essential to survival and many people leave it behind because it is difficult to carry daily unless you are wearing a survival bracelet typically made from 550 paracord. You can carry up to 15 feet of valuable cordage depending on the bracelets size and number worn. Rope or string can be used for emergency fishing, sewing and for putting together an emergency shelter. Paracord is very versatile and easy to work with.
Flint rods or as many call them Ferro rods along with magnesium sticks can be used to start a fire virtually anywhere. They can be worn around your neck, attached to a key chain or worn with a gear clasp attached to a belt loop or purse strap.
Paperclips come in a variety of sizes from small thins ones to heavy larger ones. Carry an assortment on your key chain or on a neck chain. Small ones can be used as emergency sewing needles and fishhooks, while larger ones can be sharpened and shaped into fishhooks or even used for emergency wound closure.
Carry your cell phone everywhere you go, not only for emergency calls but they can be used to help find you if you become trapped or otherwise incapacitated. Make sure your phone has its GPS tracking enabled and some phones even have a navigational tool that can help you find your way. Use the lighted screen as an emergency flashlight or carry a small penlight on your key or neck chain.
Anyone can find themselves in a situation where they need personal protection, and typically all the protection you would have is what is you are carrying. There are various shapes and sizes of pepper spray canisters, and some can be carried on a key chain or clipped to a purse strap or belt. Stun guns can be disguised as cell phones or other common objects so they can be carried on a belt or attached to a purse with drawing unneeded attention or questions.
Your daily carry items should be where they can be carried easily without having to carry them in a daypack or extra tote bag. You want the items, where as you get ready in the morning, you can clip them on a belt, or simply put a neck chain on with the items attached. Once something becomes a burden or requires extra effort you will begin leaving the items behind.
One of the more important tools you can carry is a multi-purpose knife. Pliers, wire cutters, and scissors can be helpful in many situations, from car repairs to shelter building. Some models have a small saw bladed that can be used to saw through heavy cordage, or even plastic hand restraints if you find yourself in that situation.
Rope is essential to survival and many people leave it behind because it is difficult to carry daily unless you are wearing a survival bracelet typically made from 550 paracord. You can carry up to 15 feet of valuable cordage depending on the bracelets size and number worn. Rope or string can be used for emergency fishing, sewing and for putting together an emergency shelter. Paracord is very versatile and easy to work with.
Flint rods or as many call them Ferro rods along with magnesium sticks can be used to start a fire virtually anywhere. They can be worn around your neck, attached to a key chain or worn with a gear clasp attached to a belt loop or purse strap.
Paperclips come in a variety of sizes from small thins ones to heavy larger ones. Carry an assortment on your key chain or on a neck chain. Small ones can be used as emergency sewing needles and fishhooks, while larger ones can be sharpened and shaped into fishhooks or even used for emergency wound closure.
Carry your cell phone everywhere you go, not only for emergency calls but they can be used to help find you if you become trapped or otherwise incapacitated. Make sure your phone has its GPS tracking enabled and some phones even have a navigational tool that can help you find your way. Use the lighted screen as an emergency flashlight or carry a small penlight on your key or neck chain.
Anyone can find themselves in a situation where they need personal protection, and typically all the protection you would have is what is you are carrying. There are various shapes and sizes of pepper spray canisters, and some can be carried on a key chain or clipped to a purse strap or belt. Stun guns can be disguised as cell phones or other common objects so they can be carried on a belt or attached to a purse with drawing unneeded attention or questions.
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Preppers should always be prepared if catastrophe strikes. The Smart Preppers Website will teach you about what emergency supplies you should have on hand and the types of preparations that you should make.
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