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Survival Tools You Should Possess

Survival Tools You Should Possess

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Make Sure You're Stocked Up on These Survival Essentials

If you could only pick 12 survival items to have on hand in a SHTF situation, what would they be?

No matter what situation you find yourself in — whether it's something as simple as breaking down on the side of the road, or something as dramatic as a severe natural disaster, there are a few survival items that you will need no matter what.

When deciding which items to keep on hand, remember the survival rule of threes: humans can go three minutes without air, three hours without shelter, three days without water, and three weeks without food. If you keep these necessities in mind when making your preparedness plans, you will be much more likely to survive whatever situation you find yourself in.

To learn more, check out the infographic below, courtesy of Survivopedia.com.

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