2012 Survival Kit

If you trying to assemble a small 2012 survival kit, good luck. Your 2012 survival kit is going to be more like a 2012 survival list. Your 2012 survival list needs to be comprehensive and cover all areas of concern - food, water, shelter, clothing, transportation and any miscellaneous items you feel are necessary.

2012 Survival Concern #1 - Food

You need food to last you for about a year. Yes a year. And this is only food for yourself, if you are with family each person needs enough food to last them a year. Dried vegetables, meats, fruits, nuts, and seeds are a necessity. You also need food seeds to start a garden if the soil permits it. Carrots, celery, cabbage, eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, etc. Are all necessary. If you want to think longer term get seeds for fruit trees.

Hunting equipment will also be necessary here. I wouldn't recommend getting fishing gear, as most of the water will most likely be too polluted to eat from for a while. Gear for trapping small to large animals is essential.

Basic kitchen utensils, storage containers, pots and pans are also needed.

2012 Survival Concern #2 - Water

You must have a portable water purification system with many many filters. Clear water will be scare.

2012 Survival Concern #3 - Shelter

This is course depends on where you are. A high quality tent and a sleeping bag are excellent ideas as you will most likely be moving around a lot.

2012 Survival Concern #4 - Clothing

Depending on where you are, you may need a winter jacket, lots of sweaters, waterproof gear, high water boots, gloves, etc.

2012 Survival Concern #5 - Transportation

Again depending on where you are, your transportation needs will change. You may want a mountain bike, skis, a ATV, etc. Make sure you get plenty of fuel if you are planning to transport with anything that requires fuel.

Most people will want a unsinkable boat though regardless of where they are because of the high water levels.

2012 Survival Concern #6 - Miscellaneous Items

Miscellaneous items include a first aid kit, water-poof matches, candles, a lantern, flares, walkie talkies, batteries, etc.