Survival supplies are meant to equip the survivors with adequate support that can enable them to overcome adverse living conditions. Different equipment and survival gear are required for different types of calamities but there are some survival gear that are constant in all types of kits and in fact, are vital for the survival of individuals during crises. Here is a list of the most important of all survival supplies that are essential during emergencies:

Communication equipment: during an emergency, when the survivor is isolated from other survivors and civilization, it is important to establish contact with rescuers. According to statistics, 80% of the survivors of calamities have been rescued within 24 hours of the occurrence of the disaster. The remaining 20% of the people were lucky to survive for longer periods. It is vital to establish contact with rescuers or at least, other survivors. Survivors working together have more changes of pulling through, rather than individuals. Good quality communication equipment like radio transmitters, electronic broadcasters need to be a part of survival supplies. These items need to be sturdy enough to withstand damage and easy enough for layman operations. A survival guide must also be provided along with the equipment.

Position indicators: sometimes, communication equipment might not work for various reasons. During such times, it is important to have equipment that can indicate the location of the survivor to the rescuers. Light beacons, flares and laser beam pointers are some of the most common position indicators. These survival supplies have the ability to project light beams over long distances and usually produce bright colored lights that are difficult to miss. Radar and sonar based position indicators are also available. All of these indicators are sturdily built to withstand damage and also have the ability to last for a long time.

Water and food supplies: It is said that man can survive for up to 10 days without food but will perish within a few days without water. Water bottles and water collection equipment are the most essential survival supplies. The survival guide must also explain all the different methods of water gathering techniques so that the survivors can benefit from it. Canned and dehydrated food can be bought off the shelves. The food items must be highly nutritious and must last for a long time. The rest of survival gear include medication and medical aid equipments, utility tools and shelter equipment.