Prioritizing, you need at least these four things in your household. They can save your life. These were selected based on my experience, survival training, and reviewing after action reports of people who've experienced natural and man-made disasters.

1. FOUR SURVIVAL
ESSENTIALS
YOU MUST HAVE
For Less than $50
Updated 2022

2. Trying to prepare for an emergency or disaster
can be overwhelming. Both in terms of time
and money.
I’ve picked the four most critical items you
need at a base level.
I list those and then add in upgrades.
Additionally, there are FREE things you can
get now that can save your life.

3. Minimum:
2 cases of water per person= $9
A basic first aid kit= $17
A survival radio= $18
A survival manual with first aid instructions=
$10
Total cost= $54
Note that prices on these items shift up and
down a few dollars over time.
What Must You Have Now?

4. Two Cases of water per person
Why? We can last only three days without water. 2 cases is
enough for a person for a six day supply (8 bottles per day).
It is the #1 priority being brought in after a disaster; have it
on hand beforehand.
WATER— the #1 Priority
Prices vary but should cost roughly $4.50.
Two cases= $9

5. There are numerous prepared ones you can buy.
Below is a very basic one.
Click on image for link.
First Aid Kit
$14.95

6. Power outages often accompany emergencies and
disasters. Cell phone service and cable TV can be
disrupted. Even if you have cell phone coverage, you
might not be able to charge your phone. The device
below includes a cell phone/USB charger and flashlight.
Crank and solar charge.
. Click on image for link.
Portable battery/solar/crank
survival radio.
$13.59

7. Do you know what to do in an emergency?
Basic first aid?
How to improvise and get drinkable water?
A manual gives you knowledge and that can save your
life.
Below if a pocket-sized one to keep in your home, your
car, your work— wherever you might need it.
. Click on image for link.
Survival Manual
$9.99

8. Want to be better prepared?
That is base level preparation.
I have other slideshares that show higher levels, such
as the Grab-N-Go bag. The link is at the end.
Next are some free things you should get, such as
useful Apps.
Following those are some upgrades for the medical
supplies that I suggest along with a few other important
items, as you expand your survival budget.

9. Apps
Apps are very useful; some can be life-saving.
Here are free apps for a variety of situations
that can save your life.
Some caveats on relying on Apps:
Your phone needs to be charged.
Your phone could be damaged in an
emergency situation.
You need to have your phone with you.
Some Apps require you be able to access a
network.
I have all these apps on my iPhone.

10. Medical Apps
Red Cross First Aid
(Apple) (Android)
Accidents happen. The official American Red Cross First Aid app
puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. With
videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never
been easier to know first aid. Features:
• Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday first
aid scenarios.
• Fully integrated with 9-1-1 so you can call EMS from the app at
any time.
• Videos and animations make learning first aid fun and easy.
• Safety tips for everything, from severe winter weather to
hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes help you prepare for
emergencies.
• Easy to use Spanish language toggle.

11. Medical Apps
CPR and Choking
(Apple) (Android)
The CPR & Choking application provides instant
information on how to perform CPR and how to
aid a choking victim. There are short video
demonstrations and are compatible with the latest
recommendations from the major international
resuscitation organizations including the
American Heart Association and the International
Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).

12. Location Apps
Family Locator-GPS Tracker for Android.
Family Locator simplifies life in the digital world by making it
easy to stay connected to the people who matter most. With
Life360 you can:
• Create your own groups, called “Circles,” of loved ones,
friends, teammates and chat with them in Family Locator for
FREE.
• View the real-time location of Circle Members on a private
family map that’s only visible on Family Locator
• Receive real-time alerts when Circle Members arrive at or
leave destinations (Eliminate disruptive “Where are you?” texts)
• Track stolen phones or lost phones

13. Location Apps
Emergency Alert System for Apple.
Alert, track and notify loved ones as well as
911 in an emergency situation. Silent Beacon
provides you with the peace of mind that
comes from knowing that you and your loved
ones are able to instantly connect. The
emergency alert system for the digital age.

14. Location Apps
Road ID eCrumbs App (Apple and Android)
for Apple and Android. This is one I use when off by myself
running, biking or hiking. It’s a way of alerting people by email
and text if something happens to me and I stop moving for a
certain period of time (mine is set for 5 minutes), or past a set
overall time limit.
As a side note, the five minute alert sounds and the phone
vibrates when stationery— useful to find your phone when you
wipe out mountain biking and your phone flies into the woods.
Speaking from experience.

15. Location Apps
Google Earth (Apple) (Android)

16. Location Apps
There are several topo map Apps you can buy. I’ve used
a number over the years but the best one I’ve found is
Gaia. The basic app is free and then there are two levels
of membership. The premium, which is discounted 20%
via my affiliate link, is $32 for a year but for the number of
types of maps you get, it is definitely worth it. One useful
thing to using any map app is to download the map tiles
you want to use beforehand (when you’re out in the wilds
with no signal).
They also send interesting email updates on various
outdoor activities that are very informative from outdoor
experts.

17. To the left is an example of some of the many maps
you can download and use. You can have multiple
maps on screen at the same time, adjusting them as
you need. In this case, I have the US Forestry
Service Map at max along with USFS roads and
trails along with public lands. I can bring up hidden
layers as needed. Also note the Historic Topo for
1930 which is fun to play with. You also have
National Park Service Visitor, topo maps, streets
maps, weather and more.
There are dozens of different types of maps
available to premium members.
BTW: All funds from any of my affiliate links go to the
Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

18. This is my Gladiator. Using Apple Carplay I bring up Gaia on
the display with certain layers emphasized. Then on my
iPad, I bring it up with different layers and a different scale.
For more on how I’ve equipped my Gladiator for off-road and
camping go HERE

19. Some things you should consider upgrading to.
Upgrading

20. You should do an Area Study and
tailor your GnG bags to your
specific situation and environment.
However, to be prepared, a basic,
well-stocked, pre-made one is a
good idea. I purchased this for my
son to have, just in case, as I feel
it’s a solid buy with the right
equipment.
It includes water, a first aid kit, and
a survival radio so it covers the
basics.
Click on image.
A Grab-n-Go Bag

21. I recommend adding a trauma pack with quick-clot
bandages to your first aid kit along with a splint, an
Israeli combat bandage, chest seal, medical scissors—
all in one convenient packet. I can verify the Quik-Clot
works. I can carry Quik Clot bandages on my bike and
in our cars and day pack.
QuikClot Bandages

22. A water filter is a life-saver.
Even the water from our tap can be
contaminated.
The survival straw is great to have in your home,
car, and grab-n-go bag
The one in the middle is a pump filter.
The one on the right works with gravity.
I use it while camping and boon docking.
Click on images for links.
WATER

23. While you can go for a while without food, it doesn’t hurt to
have some emergency ration bars on hand. They last a long
time and are compact.
I have a variety of emergency ration bars (click on each for
link):
ER Bar $8.44
Grizzly Bear Emergency Food Rations $13.95
DaTrex 3600 $21.45
FOOD

24. I always have the one on the left on my belt along with
a single battery flashlight. It gets used every day.
I have the vice grips Leatherman on the right in my
Jeep and it gets used a lot.
A Leatherman

25. Power will be out. ATMs won’t work
Store computer systems will have crashed.
It will be a cash environment for a while.
How much?
Enough for: plane or bus ticket to evac site; cost of
hotel room for at least 3 nights; cost of 3 tanks full of
gas; food for family for two weeks; misc. expenses.
CASH

26. Just preparing to the base level puts you ahead of 60%
of American households.
Links on the next slide can give you more information.
In Summation

27. More Free Information
I constantly update free, downloadable
slideshows like this on my web site for
preparation and survival and other
topics.
FREE SLIDESHOWS
Also, I conduct Area Study workshops
for those interested in properly
preparing for their specific
circumstances.

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29. AMAZON

31. New York Times bestselling author, is a graduate of West
Point and former Green Beret. He’s had over 80 books
published, including the #1 bestselling series Green Berets,
Time Patrol, Area 51, and Atlantis. He’s sold over 5 million
books. He was born in the Bronx and has traveled the world.
He’s lived on an island off the east coast, an island off the
west coast, in the Rocky Mountains, the Smoky Mountains
and other places, including time in East Asia studying martial
arts.
He was an instructor and course developer/writer for years
at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School which trains
Green Berets and also runs the SERE school:
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape.
www.bobmayer.com