Create an Emergency Pack or Kit
Instructions for creating a family emergency kit, a major disaster preparedness kit and a personal emergency service pack.
Emergency kit
How to Make a First-Aid Kit for Your Dog
Being prepared with the right first-aid supplies could save your pup's life in an emergency.
What to Pack Beyond the Six Essentials
Q: I have my Six Essentials. What’s the next most important thing to bring on an outing?
What Should Be in My First-Aid Kit?
Q: What should be in my first-aid kit?
Don’t Forget These Cub Scout Six Essentials on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Here's a guide of six essentials you need to make your Cub Scout outings the best and safest they can be.
How to Make a DIY Survival Kit
This 2-pound kit could save your life for at least three days in the wild.
Every Packing List Starts With the 10 Scout Basic Outdoor Essentials
Every packing list starts with these items. They're called "Scouting Outdoor Essentials" for a reason.
Why Is There a Sewing Kit in My Survival Kit?
Q: The survival kit my parents gave me came with a little sewing kit. What is that for?
How to Make a DIY Wilderness Survival Kit
This 2-pound do-it-yourself wilderness survival kit could save your life for at least three days in the wild.
Contents of a bike emergency kit
I go biking with my friends all the time. Is there anything I should be carrying, like a Swiss army knife?
How to Build Your Own First-Aid Kit
What should you include in your first-aid kit? Be prepared with advice and checklists to help you get the best first-aid kit for your next adventure.
SOL Origin Survival Kit: Worth the Price?
I bought the SOL Origin Survival Kit, but my friends told me this was a rip-off. Do you think it was worth it?
Small, lightweight first aid kit for backpacking
Q. Dear Gear Guy, I’m going backpacking and need a first aid kit that’s small and lightweight because I don’t have a lot of room in my pack. What would you recommend?
Best kind of survival kit
Q. Hey Gear Guy, I am getting ready to go on a camping trip and just would like to know what is the best kind of survival kit that fits nicely in my backpack and doesn’t take up too much room.