In this video I put together a basic survival kit for day hiking, based on what I know sofar about the “10 C’s of survival” promoted by the Pathfinder School in the US.
I’ve put together a lot of survival kits over the years. Probably starting back when I first read the original SAS Survival guide by Lofty Wiseman as a teenager. However, I think it's good to revisit this stuff from time to time and reassess what you carry. So trying a new system is a great way to do that.
The items in this kit are not intended for a longterm “bug out bag” scenario or anything like that. Rather I’ve gathered together items I already had, and added a few other bits and pieces, to get a reasonably light system that should get me out of trouble when I’m not otherwise set up for overnight stays or sudden emergencies.
I’m sure this kit will evolve over time, but I think this is a good place to start.
The video is a bit long, but there are bookmarks to jump to specific items of interest.
For more information on the 10 C’s the following videos by Dave Canterbury's are a great place to start...
• Evolution of the 10 C's Part 1
• Evolution of the 10 C's Part 2
• Evolution of the 10C's Part 3