If you've spent time in the outdoors, then you know the importance of carrying essential supplies with you. Sooner or later, you find yourself in a situation where you're either lost, hurt or needing to defend yourself. A major part of the reason we love nature so much is due to it's remoteness, but it's for the same reason that we must be prepared as well.

When you prep for a day or multiple days in the wilderness, you pack food, water, a jacket and other items depending on your trip's duration. However, the length of your trip shouldn't largely influence your packing list essentials. It doesn't matter if you're in the woods for 2 hours or 2 days. You could run into anything so you need to have your survival necessities with you and at the ready.

Let's take a look at the 5 essential survival tools you must have with you at all times!

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