Outdoor Life Prepare for Anything Survival Manual (12 page)
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Shatterproof sunglasses
Balaclava or waterproof face mask
Several bandanas (good for dust masks and head coverings, can be soaked in water and tied around neck to cool down, and more)
Repair items such as a sewing kit (including awl for heavy-duty repairs), zipper-repair tools, shoe-repair glue, and heel savers for shoes
Superconcentrated washing soap and a small brush to help get stains out when hand-washing
Build Your Tool Kit
Everybody should have some basic hand tools around the house to fix things up when your castle starts feeling more like a hovel. Take this list on your next trip to the hardware store.
Claw hammer (for carpentry and home repairs)
Handsaw (get one for wood cutting; a higher “tooth” count makes clean cuts)
Hacksaw (for cutting metal and plastic)
Screwdriver set (get an assortment of sizes and types)
Duct tape (you can fix just about anything with duct tape)
Utility knife (get extra blades so you always have a sharp tool)
Superglue (fixes what the duct tape cannot)
Tape measure (for the obvious reason, measuring)
Pliers (get several sizes for plumbing and mechanical work)
Crescent wrenches (get several sizes for a variety of repair needs)
Nails and screws (a variety of diameters and lengths will come in handy)
100 feet (30 meters) of cordage (for tie-downs and bundling jobs)
A standard and metric socket set (for mechanical repairs)
A small pry bar (for opening doors and windows, and for carpentry)
