DIY Mini 'Survival' Kit

Supplies for two kits are shown above.

We LOVE the Adirondacks and if you've read anything about our Future Homesteading Dreams then you know we have 30 acres in the Adirondack Park that we will be moving to permanently when I retire. We really can't wait...especially for the cold winters where we can ride snowmobiles on the trails that run right through our land! How convenient:-)

But the Adirondacks get cold. Really cold lately. And there are hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails that are very often not within easy walking distance of anyone or anything. And of course it's hit and miss with the cell phones. So I started thinking about safety. My parents are both in their 70's and still out there snowmobiling. Oooh. What if...what if....Nope. Instead of thinking about the 'what ifs'  I decided to do something.  I made them each a simple 'survival' kit to keep on their snowmobiles.

It's not a perfect kit, but for it's easily portable size it has the basics that could save a life if necessary and that is all that matters to me. Nobody in their right mine goes out there snowmobiling alone anyway. At least they shouldn't :-)

Snowmobile 'Survival' Kit (affiliate links):

• Small Canvas Bag with belt loop
• Whistle
• Polarized Sunglasses
• Thin Gloves
• Two Mylar Blankets
• Small First Aid Kit
• Knife Multi-tool
• Chapstick
• Lifemask
• ​Flashlight
• Matches

Of course these mini 'survival' kits have multiple other uses besides snowmobiling. Depending upon what you add or remove from them they can be suited to fit any activity. I made similar kits for bike riding (straps to the bike), hiking (fits right in the backpack), and for the cars (they fit in the glove box). Each kit is pretty much the same with a few minor differences because who knows? And why not be ready just in case?

What a thoughtful way to show your family how much you love them! God bless and have a wonderful day.

Sincerely,