Here is a detailed explanation on how to build the proper survival kit. This information is from READY.GOV website, the public site of the American federal emergency management agency (FEMA). For more information visit- http://www.ready.gov/ it’s a really good source for survival issues, and I recommend you to join their list for future updates.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

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Compact Survival Kits

Given below is the list of mandatory items that any all survival kits contain:

Food: All emergency essentials kits contain dried and non perishable food. These are highly nutritious and enable the survivors to sustain for long periods of time.

Water containers: At least two containers with a capacity of one liter each. Water gathering tips should also be included in the emergency essentials kit.

First aid kit: Standard issue that can take care of immediate medical needs, along with a user’s guide should be a part of survival kits. Care must be taken to replenish the medicines that are past the expiry date.

Lighting Items: Emergency essentials must include fire proof and wind proof matches, lighter, and compressed fuel. This should last for a few days.
Communication Equipment: A two way radio that is set to the rescue frequency along with a user’s guide. Other advanced equipments can also be included but a two way radio is the most easily operatable device.

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Check out this video to see a demonstration of preparing a bug out bag for emergency