First off let me tell everyone that reads this that I am not one of those nuts that think the world is coming to an end next week but you never know what might happen. I bet the Romans never thought that their way of life would come to a screeching halt either or if you want to look at more recent times some of the victims of hurricane Katrina were left to fend from themselves for weeks without any help in sight. With a little prior planning and preparation you should be able to prepare for just about any type of situation manmade or otherwise with a few basic tools to keep you alive for an extended period of time while off the grid.

All living creatures need three basic things to survive food, water, and shelter. Humans of course have one thing that sets them apart which is fire; this kit will provide the basics to procure them all.

Water

Water sanitation pills - Wal-Mart, Amazon
5 Gallon Jugs - Wal-Mart, Amazon
Case of Bottled Water - Wal-Mart
Bleach- Wal-Mart

Food

Cooking Pots – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Grill Grate – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Salt/Seasoning – Wal-Mart, Amazon 1 2
Fishing tackle - Wal-Mart, Amazon 1
Spear/Bow – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Spear bands - Amazon
Traps - Instructions

Shelter

Tent/Light/Sleeping bags/cooler – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Box of Nails – Wal-Mart
Box of Screws – Wal-Mart
Plastic Sheeting – Wal-Mart
Zip ties – Wal-Mart, Amazon

Fire

Lighter– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Matches– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Magnesium Fire starting tool– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Magnifying lens– Wal-Mart, Amazon 1

Tools

Flashlight/Cell phone charger/Radio – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Multi-Tool – Wal-Mart
Knife – Wal-mart
Axe Camping – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Axe Standard – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Saw Blades – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Machete – Wal-Mart, Amazon

Miscellaneous

Daily Vitamins – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Full set of Clothing per person – Wal-Mart
Ponchos – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Batteries – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Flashlights – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Kitchen utensils – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Blanket – Wal-Mart, Amazon 1
Needles/thread– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Insect repellant– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Sunscreen– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Mirror– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Compass/Whistle Combo– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Bodywash – Wal-Mart, Amazon
First Aid Kit – Wal-Mart, Amazon
Dust Mask– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Hand sanitizer– Wal-Mart, Amazons
Duck tape– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Rope– Wal-Mart, Amazon

How to Books

US Army Survival Manual- Amazon
SAS Survival Handbook- Amazon
Where There Is No Doctor- Amazon

Storage

Rubbermaid Container- Wal-Mart, Amazon
Backpack– Wal-Mart

Nice to haves

Handheld radio– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Bolt Cutters– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Crowbar– Wal-Mart, Amazon
Camp shower - Amazon
Toilet - Amazon
Lock picks kit – Online, Amazon
Gas Mask
2 X box bullets– Wal-Mart
2 X box shotgun shells– Wal-Mart

My list is always growing so if you have something that would be useful to add drop us a line!