Most travelers don’t consider packing a survival kit in their cars. They don’t expect to find themselves anywhere where a survival kit would be necessary; but the operative word here is “expect.” Most travelers don’t anticipate a situation that would call for a kit’s contents yet people get stranded or lost all of the time. So always purchase a kit and just leave it in your trunk or hatch back so you’re prepared for the unexpected. Your kit should contain: a reflective blanket, water purifier, compass, flashlight, pocket knife, water bottle, and maybe even some protein bars. Before you leave the house, always pack some extra bottled water too. You can also just leave bottled water in your cup holders so you always have water with you – after all humans can only survive 3-5 days without water, but can go without food for two weeks or more. A little tip about water. If you do find yourself somewhere with a water supply either use the water purifier or dig down next to the water source and allow the water to percolate up through the soil to filter out bacteria and other creepy crawlers that can make you very sick in this middle of your crisis. While this may not look appealing, do it anyway. A bout of Giardia, a water-borne parasite, isn't worth an "attractive" drink of water.
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