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Winter Survival Tips


Winter Survival Kit

Several blankets and warm clothing, such as parka, boots, long underwear, heavy socks, mittens, ski mask.
A source of heat, such as a multiple wick candle can heater. It is best to also have matches to light your candle, because some lighters won't work in extreme cold.
Water and a metal container suitable for melting ice or snow to be used for drinking water.
A radio and flashlight with extra batteries.
Food, such as hard candy, jellybeans, raisins, nuts, candy bars, dehydrated fruit, and jerky.
Something to read to help keep you awake.
A folding cup.
Toilet tissue.
Bright red or orange cloth and whistle to signal help.
Nylon rope.
Cellular phone.