Now that you have an idea of how to organized your Emergency Gear using our Four Part System, now it's time to fill in the details and examine specific categories further. We will dive into all the different types of gear you need to have to make yourself and your family prepared. 

Survival Gear

• First Aid Kit, Exposure, Hygiene
  Keep clean, comfortable, and healthy during an evacuation.

• Emergency Shelter & Bedding
  Sleep in comfort no matter where you wind up.

• Food & Firemaking
  Keep your belly full and your morale high.

• Off Grid Communications
  Stay in touch with the outside world when phone lines are down.

• Protective Survival Clothing & Footwear
  The right types of clothing and weather protection to have with you.

• Water Treatment & Containment
  How-to keep from getting sick when drinking contaminated water

• Lighting
  Be effective in the darkness, not hampered by it.

• Tools
  What you need to build fires, make shelters, and more.

• Portable Power
  Keep your electronics powered up when utility power is unavailable.

• Important Documents
  What you'll need to rebuild your life if your home is destroyed.

• Comfort & Reference Items
  Ensure your mental state remains positive during stressful situations.

• Further Reading
  Become an expert in emergency planning, homesteading, prepping, etc.