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No More Blog, Now Using Facebook

No More Blog, Now Using Facebook

In the past we wrote blog posts here and articles contained relevant news and links.

Sociel media does the same job, plus it allows us to share links to pertinent articles on other blogs and websites.

This attracts interest and drives traffic to our shop and website.

Instead of doing 2 jobs and/or duplicating content, we have decided to forfeit this blog and use Facebook exclusively.

Skim through our Facebook page and look for information that interests you.

https://www.facebook.com/thesasurvivalist

 

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The Survivalist

Welcome to The Survivalist. We supply a range of emergency survival kits, bug out bags, get home bags, long life foods, rat packs, freeze dried foods, instant camping meals (MREs), quick cook meals, survival tools, knives, first aid kits, emergency trauma packs, medical sundries, water filters, ration packs, protective clothing, protective equipment, and more for surviving emergency situations, extreme adventures and camping.

Our products are especially suited to adventurers, campers, caravanners, hikers, backpackers, hunters, preppers, bush rangers, off-road bikers and anyone who enjoys outdoor adventures.

During Lockdown our warehouse staff and couriers practice safe, no contact service and delivery. The driver uses a mask and sanitiser and will place the parcel down and step back for you to take your parcel. Please sanitise it before opening it and using the contents. Thanks. Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more about Covid-19.

As per The Merriam-Webster dictionary the full definition of a survivalist is : “a person who advocates or practices survivalism; especially : one who has prepared to survive in the anarchy of an anticipated breakdown of society”. This also applies to any extreme outdoors sportsperson who may experience extreme conditions. Even our favourite pastimes of camping and caravanning are a form of survivalism.

A complete “all in one” survival kit is a package of basic tools, medical and food supplies prepared in advance, as an aid to survival in emergency conditions. We stock all the individual items you will need to pack up your own survival kit.

Nowadays, no matter which country and irrespective of race or religion, people are feeling more threatened. All around the world violence is increasing. Rioting, looting, strike protests, terrorism and intolerance have made it more difficult to survive. It is not a big step from these conditions to total anarchy! Natural disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes etc, are also occurring more frequently. Are you preparing?

Both people living in cities and in the rural countryside feel wary and at any time things could boil over and threaten our safety.

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In South Africa we have had many blackouts and the power grid could collapse at any time. We have also suffered the effects of a severe drought and we are still faced with a shortage of fresh water. Riots, protests and strikes often turn violent and can threaten our safety in a matter of moments.

Although, due largely to our warm climate, many of us are avid campers, hikers, cyclists, caravanners, fishermen, hunters and we all love the outdoors, how long can you actually survive out there, without all the mod-cons? Ideally you can only take the basic essentials and any extra weight in your pack is a huge disadvantage.

Imagine if at short notice the shirt were to hit the fan, and you only had a few minutes to evacuate your house and rush to safety, where would you go? What would you take with you? How long will it take to pack a few essentials? We are not talking about using  a caravan or a weekend hamper of picnic utensils, we are talking about a minimum few essentials, but sufficient to sustain your family for a few days, or the basic essentials while on a gruelling adventure.

Imagine for a minute that all the things we have come to rely on are taken away. No petrol available, shops closed (or empty) no money in the ATMs, no electricity, no water from the taps, main roads closed or jammed up with traffic, bomb threats, chaos everywhere. Are you ready? Even if you barricade yourselves in your home, are you prepared? How long will it last?

Are You Prepared

What about a natural disaster that may even force you out of your  home, like floods, a tornado, a wildfire or an earthquake? Assuming you are able to pile into a car and head for the hills, what about shelter, warmth, fire, food, first aid, drinking water, nutrition etc? Then of course you will still need cash, ID book, driver’s licence, medicines and more. What will you be able to take with you? Have you a plan?

The Americans are very aware of an “impending doomsday” and there are many groups who have plans for various emergencies such as tornadoes, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes, terrorism and so on. They also fear an economic disaster and an EMF attack. The British, Australians, New Zealanders and a couple of European countries are also pretty aware of what could happen and a lot of them have prepared for this.

Typically us South Africans are a pretty apathetic bunch and either think it won’t happen to us, or we think we are tough and can handle it. When the shirt hits the fan, we will be caught short unless we all have plans, systems and essentials in place. Are you preparing?

Apart from the preppers and those afraid of what the future may hold, any extreme sportsperson, adventurer, backpacker, camper or adrenalin junkie will find something useful in our webstore.

That is why we have started this business. The Survivalist has arranged with some of the top wholesalers to make certain approved essential items available to you for purchase, such as survival packs, food packs, water filters, emergency kits, and various tools. You can now shop for all your survival needs in one convenient store.

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The items on this website are not necessarily only for disasters – there are some very handy “all in one” packs that can be used for camping, hiking, mountaineering, cycling and any other adventure sport. The instant camping meals (MREs) are great for last minute visitors, or to take camping. We have single meals, 6 hour rations, 12 hour rations and 24 hour rations available.

Any gruelling outdoor activity such as a canoe marathon, long distance cycle ride, backpacking, mountaineering etc. also requires the person to take along enough food, bedding and tools to sustain them for the length of the adventure. It is critical to ensure the pack they take is as compact and lightweight as possible. Just grab a compact, pre-packed, lightweight bag and rest assured that you have everything that you may need.

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We are local suppliers of top of the range survival products available in South Africa. Our website is fully compatible with most mobile devices. We have one of the largest collections of survival products in South Africa and we sell many survival tools,  emergency packs, ration packs, camping foods, freeze dried long term foods, first aid kits, survival courses and other survival products. We can supply and deliver products to the whole of South Africa.

If you have a query, drop us an enquiry on our contact form and we will get back to you.

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Are you preparing? Don’t let fear and unpreparedness hold you back. Read our blog items and Facebook feeds, buy some essential goods and ensure that you are well prepared for any emergency situation.

Take a look at our products and start preparing today!

If you have prepared well for a disaster, you will be well equipped to contend with the State Of Emergency and now the enforced Lockdown. During the Covid-19 period, we are trying to hold stocks of protective clothing, masks, sanitisers gloves and other sundries to help protect against the dreaded Covid-19. People are panic buying, so stocks don’t last long and each new shipment seems to cost more than the last one. We have created a new “CoronaVirus Protection” category to make it easier to find these items.


And some advice for dealing with the pandemic.

Find out more about the CoronaVirus and the dos and don’ts during lockdown. Keep up to date with official notices and numbers of Covid-19 cases in South Africa and around the world. Stay safe and let’s beat this together.
See more at: https://sacoronavirus.co.za

 

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Foods That Last For Ever

Foods That Last For Ever

The world is in upheaval and many natural and man-made disasters determine the way our lives change. You never know when you will find yourself in “survival mode” and although this might not mean taking refuge in the bush, it could well mean a shortage of supplies we take for granted – like foods.

In an instant you could find yourself with no electricity, no tap water, no fuel and maybe without your home! It is time everyone started preparing for a disaster and now is the time to ensure you and your family have some basic needs at hand such as cash, warmth, protection, fresh water and long term foods.

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The foods you have presently in the fridge or grocery cupboard will only last a few days and then what will you do?

There are some foods that will last a long time without spoiling when stored properly, such as wheat, beans, pasta, etc., but even better there are some foods that last for ever, without having to be canned, frozen or dehydrated.

If you’re new to long term food storage, these are the best to start with. These are the longest lasting foods known to man and are often referred to as “forever foods.”

Technically, most of them are ingredients, rather than whole foods, but they can be the basics to making some great meals.

Next time you’re shopping, grab some of these foods or ingredients, even if you don’t need them right now. Just seal them in an airtight bag, bottle, or container, keep them in a cool, dry place. When the time arises that you need them, they’ll be ready.

This is the list, in alphabetical order:

1. Apple Cider Vinegar – This kitchen staple has many health benefits and will last indefinitely as long as you keep it well sealed.

2. Bouillon Stock Cubes – As long as you keep these dry, they should remain stable indefinitely. With these, you can make some delicious soups with just a few other ingredients, so get plenty of them.

3. Corn Starch – As long as it’s kept dry, corn starch can last indefinitely, so stock up. It’s not only great for cooking, but can also be used for other things like removing oil from the face and hair, soothing sunburn and rashes.

4. Corn Syrup – The most common substitute for sugar. You can use it for making brownies, cookies or candy.

5. Ghee – This kind of butter is boiled until all the moisture is removed, which is why it never goes bad. As long as you seal it and keep it in a cool, dry location it can last for hundreds of years.

6. Hard Liquor – Distilled spirits never goes off, even after it’s been opened. And it’s not just a temporary escape from the madness, it’s also very good for disinfecting wounds and easing pain.

7. Hardtack – This is a mixture of flour and water which forms a hard cracker that keeps for decades. Soldiers carried it with them in wars of old. It’s very hard and doesn’t taste great, but it will keep you going in an emergency.

8. Raw Honey – Archaeologists discovered ancient honey in the Egyptian pyramids and it was still edible! This must be natural, organic raw honey and not the fake stuff sold in supermarkets. It does crystallize after a while, but all you have to do is warm it up and stir it to get it back to the right consistency.

9. Maple Syrup – Like corn syrup and honey, this stuff lasts a really long time because of its high sugar content.

10. Salt – This lasts for ever, whether it’s sea salt or ordinary table salt. It’s also very useful. Just make sure it’s not seasoned salt, which is only good for about a year.

11. Soy Sauce – As long as it’s never been opened, soy sauce also lasts indefinitely. This is mainly due to the high sodium content.

12. Sugar – Brown, white and powdered sugar all last for ever. The problem with sugar is that it hardens over time, especially if it gets damp, but you can break up the chunks by warming it up and stirring it, just like with honey.

13. Vanilla Extract – Pure vanilla extract actually improves with time, because it’s a form of liqueur. It’s more expensive than imitation vanilla, but well worth it.

14. White Rice – Every type of rice except for brown rice will keep for ever if stored properly. Brown rice, on the other hand, contains a lot of oil, so it goes off after a couple of months.

15. White Vinegar – In addition to being used in cooking, distilled white vinegar can also be used for cleaning, polishing, deodorising, and other things.

If you take the time to ensure you have some of these long term foods and ingredients, you won’t be sorry.

Of course if you spend a lot of time out in the bush, camping, backpacking, hiking etc, you probably already have some tools to make your life easier. Even with waterproof matches, sleeping bags, energy bars, torches, cooking devices and so on, you could easily end up worse than you expected.

Check out our range of survival packs, tools and also seriously consider stocking up with some of our long life freeze dried foods and camping meals. These are dehydrated gourmet meals and last as long as 25 years. You only need to add a little water to enjoy a sumptuous meal.

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Prepping for Disasters Infographic

No one thinks that they will be caught up in a natural disaster or some other emergency, but it can happen to anyone. If the situation arises, will you be prepared?

With Wise Food Storage’s new infographic, learn how to store food for emergency situations. What foods are easily preserved? What equipment will you need to store and cook this food properly? Plan ahead with this food guide and be prepared for anything that comes your way.

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This infographic on prepping was taken off the Wise website.

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Camping Food

There’s no better way to explore the great outdoors than by packing up a backpack and hitting your local hiking trail. However, it’s important for outdoor enthusiasts, especially long-distance hikers, campers or hunters who are planning on staying out in the backcountry for an extended period of time, to carry enough food and water to see them through their entire trip.

It can often be difficult to pack away a few days’ worth of food and water into a single backpack, which is why many hikers and campers often prefer to use specialized camping food kits that include dehydrated meals and snacks, for their backcountry needs.

Wise Food offers a wide range of these ready-made freeze-dried and dehydrated meals and snacks that can be packed away easily and made in practically no time at all. From cheesy lasagna to chili macaroni with beef, Wise Food offers a diverse and delicious assortment of ready-made dishes.

The food items are sealed within unique pouches that are designed to extend the item’s overall shelf life—in fact, many of our packaged foods have a shelf life of roughly seven or more years. Our outdoor food entrees are truly lightweight so they’re easy to heft around in a backpack. Furthermore, they can be prepared quickly and easily by simply adding water.

While you can purchase individual meals, or even 72-hour food kits, we also offer outdoor camping survival kits for hunters. These kits come with everything needed for the average hunter, including water purification tablets, emergency candles, waterproof matches, an emergency sleeping bag, duct tape, a shovel, playing cards and a first aid kit. And for car campers, Wise Food offers the ultimate auto survival kit, which comes with a first aid kit, an emergency blanket, jumper cables, a towrope, and a hand-crank flashlight.

While it’s important to enjoy the great outdoors whenever you can, make sure to do so in a safe manner—and remember to always be prepared.

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Long Shelf Life Foods to Keep in Your Pantry

If you are thinking about setting up an emergency pantry in your house, that is a laudable goal. However, you need to keep in mind that selecting the right foods is just part of what it takes to be a successful food prepper. It is just as important to pay close attention to storage methods and be aware of things that can decrease the shelf lives of products or even render them useless.

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Shelf life is defined in two ways:

Best used by: The duration foods retain most of their original taste and nutrition.
Life sustaining: The duration foods can be stored and still be edible.

Storage Tips

The four primary factors that can interfere with proper food storage are temperature, moisture, oxygen, and light. Of course you also need to keep ants and weevils out of food by using airtight containers. Here are a few helpful tips to ensure that your pantry food endures as long as its stated shelf life.

Store foods at 75°F/24°C or lower to retain nutrition, however, keep in mind that temperatures between 50°F to 60°F are optimal.
Store food in a dry place away from any moisture. Too much moisture promotes an environment in which microorganisms can grow, causing food to spoil.

Likewise, oxygen can cause foods to deteriorate and promotes the growth of microorganisms—especially in fats, vitamins, and food colors. Use oxygen absorbers when dry packing your own food products.

Too much light can be just as damaging to food as temperature, moisture, and oxygen. Keep long term food storage in low light areas to ensure the longest shelf life.

Food with Longest Shelf Life

You cannot do much better than indefinitely, which means forever, as long as you take the time to properly set up your food pantry. Believe it or not, some of the following staples and foods have a potentially endless shelf life, while others can last as long as 30 years!

Honey: According to the National Honey Board, honey can last for centuries if stored in a sealed jar. Perhaps you’ve discarded honey because it crystalized, thinking it was inedible. The thick, sugary gunk at the bottom may be unappealing, but it is perfectly safe to eat. Honey can be decrystalized by bringing water to boil on the stove or campfire. Remove the pan from the heat source and then place the jars of honey into the hot water. Let the water cool until it reaches room temperature and if there is any crystallization remaining, repeat the process. Experts recommend not using a microwave because it can destroy honey’s beneficial enzymes and properties.

Salt: While you certainly aren’t going to eat salt as a food by itself, it lasts forever and you’ll be glad you have it. Salt is made of sodium chloride and your body requires it for blood, sweat, digestive fluids and efficient nerve transmission. Rapid loss of sodium from the body can cause a low concentration of sodium in the blood, a condition known as hyponatremia. In addition, salt is a food preservative, a flavor enhancer, and has other benefits. Mixed with water, it can be used to clean wounds and prevent bacteria. Gargling with a saltwater solution can soothe sore throats, canker sores, and promote overall oral health.

Sugar: In normal situations, you typically are not going to eat sugar by itself. Even though experts have issued countless warnings about the negative health implications of eating too much sugar, it is an instant source of energy due to its high glucose and fructose content. Furthermore, sugar is a useful first aid tool because it draws water from wounds and forms a type of dressing. Just make sure the wound has stopped bleeding before adding sugar, because it can actually increase the flow of blood.

Canned or Dried Beans: Beans are the ultimate survival food because they are high in protein, easy to store, and come in so many varieties. A simple meal of rice and beans provides all nine essential amino acids. You cannot go wrong stockpiling several cans of varieties you like—kidney, black, white, pinto, lima, navy, garbanzo, etc.

Rice: White, wild, arborio, jasmine and basmati rice all have an indefinite shelf life, as long as they stay contaminant free. The only rice that does not have a long shelf life is brown, due to its higher oil content. As mentioned above, the duo of rice and beans is a tasty and nutritious meal.

Powdered Eggs: Convenient to store, easy to prepare, and with a shelf life of up to 25 years, powdered eggs can be used for a wide array of recipes that call for eggs including baked goods, omelets, and casseroles. They can be used without rehydration when baking, or can be rehydrated to make dishes such as French toast. Powdered eggs not only last 150-300 times longer than fresh eggs, but they also retain their nutritional value for the length of the stated shelf life.

Freeze-Dried and Dehydrated Foods: Available in an assortment and variety of bulk sizes, sealed, individual Mylar pouches of freeze-dried fruit can last up to 20 years. Vegetables are also available in an assortment of individual packets in different bulk sizes, with a shelf life of up to 25 years. They require very little water and just minutes of soaking before eating—a super convenient, quick, and easy solution. Studies have shown that freeze-dried and dehydrated foods retain calories and nutrition when properly packaged and sealed, even past their designated use by date. If disaster strikes, these foods can be lifesavers!

 

This article was originally posted in News by Wise Blog Team on the Wise website on August 18th, 2016

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Backpacking & Camping Food for the Long Haul

If you are planning on going on a long backpacking or camping trip, you need to find the right balance between the weight of food and your caloric and nutritional needs. Being in the backcountry for days or weeks takes a good deal of advanced planning when it comes to food. This is especially the case if you are going on a backpacking trip in which you plan to hike every day—and even more crucial if you are thru-hiking. If you are taking extended or overnight walks, selecting the right food and drinks is imperative. The food and beverages need to nourish and revitalize you, however, you don’t want your backpack so weighed down that it causes spinal issues.

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The Unique Food Needs of Thru-Hikers

Many aspiring thru-hikers look forward to being able to eat as much as they want without gaining weight. However, once on that long trail, they often find it challenging to eat enough to stop losing weight. According to Dr. Brenda Braaten, a thru-hiker who has a PhD in nutritional biochemistry, the fuel needs for long distance hiking are unique. She recommends eating foods that balance high-carbs (to refuel your muscles) and high-fats (to burn as pure energy as you hike). If this sounds like junk food, it is—but the caveat is that it should be carefully selected junk food. She also suggests eating something hardy a half an hour before falling asleep, because that is the time the body is attempting to restore energy burned during the day.

Food for Everyday Backpacking and Camping

Freeze dried backpacking food is a wonderful option because it is lightweight, tastes good, and doesn’t take up much room. Don’t forget to bring small packets of spices—these can really jazz up an otherwise bland meal. You might consider carrying pepper, salt, garlic powder, basil, dill, sugar, cinnamon, or anything else that you like. Experts also suggest bringing plenty of small snacks such as granola and energy bars, individual nut butter packets, nuts, dried fruit, and fig bars. There is nothing wrong with an occasional candy bar, but try to rely on complex proteins and carbohydrates for the long haul. The exception is when you are thru-hiking—it is likely fine to eat as many Snickers bars as you feel like carrying!

Freeze-dried camping food is available in enough varieties that you could easily make it the star attraction of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Freeze dried fruit paired with apple cinnamon cereal makes for a delicious, nutritious breakfast. If you’re not certain where to start, a nice assortment pack of freeze dried foods from Wise is an ideal solution for camping, backpacking, and hunting trips. Lightweight to carry and easy to prepare, you simply need to pour boiling water directly into the pouch and enjoy. Happy trails!

 

This article was originally posted in News by Wise Blog Team on the Wise website on August 25th, 2016

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What Exactly Is A Bug-Out Bag

Bug-out bag (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
A bug-out bag is a portable kit that normally contains the items one would require to survive for seventy-two hours (3 days) when evacuating from a disaster, however some kits are designed to last longer periods of time than just 72 hours. The focus is on evacuation, rather than long-term survival, distinguishing the bug-out bag from a survival kit, a boating or aviation emergency kit, or a fixed-site disaster supplies kit. The kits are also popular in the survivalism and prepper subcultures.

The term “bug-out bag” is related to, and possibly derived from, the “bail-out bag” emergency kit many military aviators carry. In the United States, the term refers to the Korean War practice of the U.S. Army designating alternate defensive positions, in the event that the units had to displace. They were directed to “bug out” when being overrun was imminent. The concept passed into wide usage among other military and law enforcement personnel, though the “bail-out bag” is as likely to include emergency gear for going into an emergency situation as for escaping an emergency.

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Other names for such a bag are a BOB, 72-hour kit, a grab bag, a battle box, a Personal Emergency Relocation Kits (PERK), a go bag, a GOOD bag (Get Out Of Dodge) or INCHbag (I’m Never Coming Home).

The term Go-Kit is popular in the amateur radio service, especially in the “Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service” (RACES) and “Amateur Radio Emergency Service” (ARES) communities and is used to describe a combination personal bug-out-bag and portable amateur radio station. A personal Go-Kit generally takes some combination of units – a “one-day” (or “24 hour”) kit, a “three day” (or “72 hour”) kit that adds additional supplies, or a “one week kit” that adds yet additional personal items to the three-day kit. Any or all supports deploying the operator plus his or her privately owned self-contained radio communications setup.

Rationale
The primary purpose of a bug-out bag is to allow one to evacuate quickly if a disaster should strike. It is therefore prudent to gather all of the materials and supplies that might be required to do this into a single place, such as a bag or a few storage containers. The recommendation that a bug-out bag contain enough supplies for seventy-two hours arises from advice from organizations responsible for disaster relief and management that it may take them up to seventy-two hours to reach people affected by a disaster and offer help. The bag’s contents may vary according to the region of the user, as someone evacuating from the path of a hurricane may have different supplies from someone who lives in an area prone to tornadoes or wildfires.

In addition to allowing one to survive a disaster evacuation, a bug-out bag may also be used when sheltering in place as a response to emergencies such as house fires, blackouts, tornadoes, and other severe natural disasters.

Some survivalists also recommend keeping a ‘get me home’ kit in the car and/or at work. This is a kit to enable a person to get back home from work in an emergency where all transport cars and public transport have broken down. It is designed around personal circumstances where, for example, a walk of 25 kilometres might be required from work to home. The ‘get me home’ kit can include, for example, enough water to get home, suitable walking shoes, a map (not electronic), enough food for 12 hours, clothing for adverse weather, etc.

Typical contents
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The suggested contents of a bug-out bag vary, but most of the following are usually included:
* Enough food and water to last for at least 72 hours.This includes: Water for washing, drinking and cooking. Canada recommends 2 litres per person per day for drinking plus an additional 2 litres per person per day for cleaning and hygiene. New Zealand recommends 3 litres per person per day for drinking. US recommends 1 gallon (3.78 litres) per person per day. If you have pets then include extra water for them.
* Non-perishable food
* Water purification supplies.
* Cooking supplies.
* A first aid kit.
* Fire starting tool (e.g., matches, ferrocerium rod, lighter, 9 volt battery, etc.).
* A disaster plan including location of emergency centers, rallying points, possible evacuation routes, etc.
* Professional emergency literature explaining what to do in various types of disaster, studied and understood before the actual disaster but kept for reference.
* Maps and travel information.
* Standard camping equipment, including sanitation supplies.
* Weather appropriate clothing and UV protection (e.g., poncho, golf umbrella headwear, gloves, etc.).
* Bedding items such as sleeping bags and blankets. If you have to sleep on the ground then a thick plastic or oilcloth tarp under the sleeping bags will keep ground moisture out of your bedding. A second one suspended on a rope between two trees or other supports can be used to form a tarp tent shelter from the morning dew or a rainstorm.
* Enough medicine to last an extended evacuation period.
* Copies of medical records for each person in the family.
* Pet, child, and elderly care needs.
* Battery or crank-operated radio.
* Lighting (battery or crank operated flashlight, glow sticks).
* Cash and change, as electronic banking transactions may not be available during the initial period following an emergency or evacuation.
* Positive identification, such as drivers license, state I.D. card, or social security card, plus any medical ID cards if you have them. Those with allergies should have a MedicAlert or similar ID.
* Birth certificate or passport.
* Fixed-blade and folding knife.
* Swiss Army Knife.
* Multi-tool, like a Leatherman.
* Duct tape and rope or paracord.
* Tarpaulins for shelter and water collection.
* Wire for binding and animal traps.
* Compass.
* Firearms and extra ammunition.
* Slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun or other small game hunting equipment.
* Small fishing kit.
* Signal mirror.
* Emergency whistle.
* Rubber tubing.
* Digestion care medicine for indigestion, stomach ache, nausea, and diarrhea.

 

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Our Survival Packs

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that the average homeowner should store at least three to five days of water and three days of food in case of an emergency or natural disaster. However, assembling an emergency kit, especially if you’re not entirely clear on what to purchase, can be a challenge.

We now offer a line of emergency kits for the home and the car that are perfect for surviving emergency situations. Wise Food Storage specializes in preparing long-term, ready-made emergency meals and snacks. From freeze dried meats to dehydrated vegetables, Wise Food Storage carries a number of easy-to-prepare food items that prepared to last for years.

Many of the food items are stored in specially designed pouches and extra-durable buckets that effectively seal out moisture and heat—in fact, when stored correctly in a dark, cool environment, Wise Food Storage meals and snacks can last for decades. Wise Food Storage offers a number of different emergency kits to meet a variety of different needs, including a five-day, one-person emergency kit as well as a survival kit that can meet the needs of six people for five days.

The five-day kit for a family of six features nearly everything a person could need to survive during an emergency event, including 32 gourmet, ready-made, long-term entrees, water, a stove, cups, flashlights, first aid kits, blankets, matches, playing cards, and five extra-rugged backpacks. Wise Food Storage also offers emergency kits for particular needs or situations, as well.

For example, the hunting survival kit features everything an outdoors enthusiast may need to survive in the woods, including an emergency sleeping bag, waterproof matches, an emergency candle, rope, a shovel, a first aid kits and a 4-in-1 flashlight.

Wise Food Storage also carries a car emergency kit, which features jumper cables, robe, a first aid kit, duct tape, a survival whistle and a emergency blanket. By storing a few basic supplies in your home or car, you can ensure that you and your loved ones will remain safe and healthy in the event of a natural disaster or unforeseen situation.

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Our Long Life Foods

There’s no better way to explore the great outdoors than by packing up a backpack and hitting your local hiking trail. However, it’s important for outdoor enthusiasts, especially long-distance hikers, campers or hunters who are planning on staying out in the country for an extended period of time, to carry enough food and water to see them through their entire trip.

It can often be difficult to pack away a few days’ worth of food and water into a single backpack, which is why many hikers and campers often prefer to use specialized camping food kits that include dehydrated meals and snacks, for their backcountry needs. Wise Food offers a wide range of these ready-made freeze-dried and dehydrated meals and snacks that can be packed away easily and made in practically no time at all. From cheesy lasagna to chili macaroni with beef, Wise Food offers a diverse and delicious assortment of ready-made dishes. The food items are sealed within unique pouches that are designed to extend the item’s overall shelf life—in fact, many of our packaged foods have a shelf life of roughly seven or more years.

Our outdoor food entrees are truly lightweight so they’re easy to heft around in a backpack. Furthermore, they can be prepared quickly and easily by simply adding water. While you can purchase individual meals, or even 72-hour food kits, we also offer outdoor camping survival kits for hunters.

These kits come with everything needed for the average survivalist, including water purification tablets, emergency candles, waterproof matches, an emergency sleeping bag, duct tape, a shovel, playing cards and a first aid kit. And for car campers, Wise Food offers the ultimate auto survival kit, which comes with a first aid kit, an emergency blanket, jumper cables, a towrope, and a hand-crank flashlight.

While it’s important to enjoy the great outdoors whenever you can, make sure to do so in a safe manner—and remember to always be prepared.