The quality of a survival kit is determined how much it can help you when you need to sleep. If you can sleep well at night, you have it made. It should also assist you in meeting your water needs.

In cold weather a good rule is to light your fire first before doing anything else. It is always more sensible to keep yourself warm rather than trying to thaw yourself out later.

A well trained person needs only a knife to survive.

The knife is the balance point for survival in the bush. Without it, you have to stay on the move. With it, you create the opportunity to rest.

Your clothing is the most important survival tool you have. Dress properly and any emergency you may have to endure becomes more manageable.

The more you know, the less you have to carry. The less you know, the more you have to carry.

The more you know, the less you carry