Survival Kit Essentials
This item keeps wounds clean and prevents infections.
What is antiseptic or alcohol wipes?
The nationwide number you call in an emergency in the U.S.
What is 911?
This national mentoring program pairs adult women with young girls to provide guidance, support, and empowerment.
What is BSLS?
True or False: You should suck the venom out of a snake bite.
What is False?
This tool is used to cut wood, rope, or other materials and is a must-have in any survival kit.
What is a knife or multitool?
You need this to start a fire for warmth, cooking, or signaling.
What are waterproof matches or a lighter?
This natural disaster often requires you to "duck, cover, and hold on."
What is an earthquake?
These three core principles guide the Big Sister Little Sister program, focusing on personal development, community support, and giving back.
What are Mentorship, Sisterhood, and Service?
Drinking this from a cactus will help you stay hydrated in the desert.
What is False? Cactus water can make you sick.
This item can illuminate the dark and is powered by batteries or a crank.
What is a flashlight?
This item can be used to hold water or collect rain.
What is a collapsible water bottle or a plastic bag?
During a hurricane, this is the safest type of room in your house.
What is an interior room with no windows?
The Big Sister Little Sister program has this many collegiate and high school chapters nationwide.
What is 26?
True or False: You can eat any plants or berries that animals eat.
What is False? Some plants safe for animals are toxic to humans.
This device uses satellites to help you find your location.
What is a GPS?
A compact item that can keep you warm in cold conditions.
What is a thermal/emergency blanket?
A kit with supplies that lasts for this many days is recommended for emergencies.
What is 3 days?
This is the motto of the Big Sister Little Sister program, emphasizing empowerment and unity among women.
What is "Success Through Sisterhood"?
If lost in the wild, you should always travel downhill to find this.
What is water?
This is the name of a lightweight, portable tent alternative that you can tie between two trees.
What is a hammock or tarp shelter?
This long-lasting food item is commonly included in survival kits.
What are energy bars or MREs—Meals Ready-to-Eat?
This portable item provides crucial updates when the power is out.
What is a battery-powered or hand-crank radio?
The University of Florida is this in the order of active chapters in the Big Sister Little Sister program.
What is the 6th?
True or False: Moss always grows on the north side of trees.
What is False? Moss grows wherever conditions are favorable, not just the north side.
A survival whistle can be heard up to this many miles away.
What is 1-2 miles?