There are people who believe that we carry survival tools because we fear getting lost in the mountains or suffering an accident when we go out to practice any type of outdoor sport, but in reality at Explora Esteller we give you tips, advice and we help you choose products that are useful to you. in your survivalism: we help you keep you and your loved ones safe in any emergency Matses Tribe.
It is important to know how to react if you find yourself in an extreme situation and have a survival tool kit that will allow you to survive if the situation requires it.
We choose not only to have survival tools so that we feel prepared if we need them, but we carry survival into our lifestyle and our hobbies: we also prepare ourselves to know how to use them when we need them. Because nothing stops us, we are prepared and we know what to do in the face of any adversity : hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, outdoor trips in extreme circumstances, or pandemics.
Practice bushcraft: survival as a way of life
Those of us who do Bushcraft know that it consists of surviving in a voluntary and planned way in nature. Our goal is to survive by applying knowledge and survival techniques that we know, making the most of what nature gives us.
We enjoy when:
We practice food obtaining techniques such as fishing, foraging and even hunting.
We build shelters with natural elements.
We manufacture tools and utensils from wood or stones.
We improve our knowledge of trees and plants for medicinal or food use.
The 5 C’s of survival
Dave Canterbury, former American Army sniper and survival expert , grouped the skills we need to have to meet basic survival needs into 5 categories :
Cutting
Cover
Container (store)
Cordage (robust ropes)
Combustion (making fire)
We want to share with you our list of essentials with which to cover these 5 categories and thus have a survival kit with which to face any adventure.
The 10 key elements in your survival kit
If you are a fan of outdoor sports, you probably have some basic elements on the list, while you should buy more technical ones and learn how they work before your next adventure.
Keep in mind that some of the elements we are going to name may change depending on the climate , surviving in the Arctic is not the same as surviving in the Amazon jungle.
1. Water purifying filter to make drinkable
Having a water purifier is an essential item that cannot be missing from your survival kit as it allows you to drink water from almost anywhere.
Ceramic Purifier Filter is a small, robust filter that can be trusted to make water drinkable at any time. Purifies all types of bacteria, protozoa and other pathogens with a size of no less than 0.2 microns and filters a liter of water per minute. It has a useful life of about 20 years and can filter up to 50,000 liters. You can carry it in your backpack without a problem since it weighs 550 grams.
2. Water tank to store
Once you have gotten water and filtered it, you need to store it. There is nothing better than carrying a flexible water tank where you can store it since while you are not using it they take up very little space but if you need it there are between 2 and 4 liters of capacity.
Hydrapak water containers have an external meter so you know at all times how much liquid you have left inside. The tank has a strong and durable handle that makes it easy to transport and pour the contents.
3. Dry bag, a multipurpose backpack
A good backpack where you can carry all your survival products cannot be missing from your survival equipment .
Opting for a waterproof bag is the best option since it has various functions:
It helps you carry your things and has a large capacity.
They protect your belongings from rain and even abrasion.
It serves as a water tank in case you need to store more amounts of water.
4. Multipurpose tool
Carrying a multitool with you will be the key that will make things easier for you in the event of any type of unforeseen event and that cannot be missing among your survival items .
The 4 survival multitools that we love the most are:
The Leatherman Signal , a survival multitool that has 19 uses, including:
Ferrocerium rod to make fire
Hammer
Mountain range
Razor
Wire and cable cutters
Whistle
Another of our favorites is the Leatherman Wave+ which has 18 uses among which we highlight :
Mountain range
Spring-loaded scissors
razor blade
Wire and cable cutters
Razor
The Leatherman Charge+ cannot be missing from the top 3 of our multitools to complete your survival kit . It is also one of the most complete Leatherman since it has 19 uses. It is one of the most robust tools and has been manufactured with the aim of withstanding very extreme conditions and can be opened with just one hand.
Among all its uses we highlight:
Wire and cable cutters
Pliers
hook cutter
Spring-loaded scissors
Mountain range
Razor
Leatherman Charge+
The Leatherman Raptor is not a typical survival tool, it is a multi-tool designed for and by special operations doctors, firefighters, forestry agents, military personnel and specialists to respond in cases of emergencies .
It is a scissor that has 6 additional tools that are easy to use and very hard and can save many lives. Its 6 uses are exclusively designed to complement the work of security forces or people in emergency situations facing emergency situations.
It includes a plastic sheath compatible with Molle (Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment or Modular Light Carrying System), a system that allows accessories to be attached to the vest or backpack in a horizontal or vertical position. It also has a retaining ring to hang it around your neck, for example, or a pocket clip that you can remove if it doesn’t work for you.
5. Whistle
Survival whistles are perfect survival products for emitting a high-power signal that can be heard from a great distance. You will use it to help a rescue team locate your location by emitting distress signals, but it can also help you scare away possible predators with the power and stridency of the sound of the whistle.
You can opt for a whistle or use a whistle as an accessory to your Leatherman Signal , the flint or ferrocero rod is used to make a fire and the whistle to make noise and warn in case of emergency. If you want to take it separately, you can buy it for the tool you want.
6. Flashlight
Being well lit when you are in the middle of the mountain at night will help you see the terrain you are on well and be able to emit light signals in the dark.
We propose the Maglite XL50 Flashlight , a tactical flashlight equipped with a switch that allows you to select 3 different operating modes :
One-touch power on at full power
Turn on at 25% power with two quick presses
Flashes with three quick presses.
The advantages of this model are the following:
It is very easy to use
Its high-performance Luxeon Rebel technology, the light it emits is whiter and brighter
It is waterproof and shock resistant .
It weighs 104 grams and its size is less than 12 centimeters
7. Compass
The compass, which is more than 200 years old, is an element that is still essential to find orientation in places lacking references .
Although currently with a good mobile phone and a charging system we can have many problems solved since they can function as a flashlight, compass or to locate ourselves on a map, we must be prepared in case the mobile battery fails and we cannot rely on it. in it.
8. Portable stoves
Carrying a stove in your survival kit will allow you to prepare your food as well as heat water wherever you are and you can use it either on your mountain expeditions.
Optimus stoves are compact and lightweight so you can carry them in your backpack. We recommend multi-fuel stoves since they accept several types of fuel as long as they are not mixed. There are even some with a double-function lid since you can use it as a pot to heat food without having to carry more things than necessary.
The Optimus Svea multifuel stove is a brand classic perfect for cooking in the high mountains. It is made of very light solid brass that allows you to move around in total comfort. The weight-volume ratio is its differential factor. In order to clean it, it has a built-in magnetic needle that makes the process easier.
9. Freeze-dried food
A pure survivalist always looks for ways to provide himself with food , but he is also sensible enough to carry freeze-dried food in his backpack and thus ensure sustenance for days in a hostile environment.
Although we are prepared to stock up on food in extreme situations, we recommend that you always carry an extra portion of dehydrated food since they weigh really little, about 350 grams, and they help you at any given moment.
Forestia rations are a reference in the outdoor sector and are also emergency rescue solutions . The catalog offers a wide variety of food that is very easy to prepare and does not generate any harmful waste for the environment. All products are prepared with natural foods without losing their high quality in flavor and health.
10. Sleeping bag
One of the basic needs to cover that we have mentioned previously is to protect yourself from the elements and the insects that you may encounter when you have to sleep outdoors.
Sea to Summit sleeping bags allow you to sleep at a comfortable temperature even in extreme conditions thanks to their high quality materials such as 20D and 30D Nylon and have the THERMOLITE system , a polyester fiber composed of hollow threads that retains moisture. hot air released by the body and with Wave Loft technology that allows greater heat retention.