Taking into consideration the size and weight of your child, the following suggestions are designed (generally) to meet the needs of a child approximately 7-12 years old.
One difference between a child's survival kit and an adult's are items to psychologically keep them occupied during an emergency situation. Your goal as a parent is to keep them as calm and comfortable as you can.
Begin by buying a quality backpack, then fill it with the appropriate items from the list below.
Feel free to personalize as needed for your child or children.
Teaching your child how to use all of the items in their survival kit is just as important as filling it up. Talk to your child/children at least twice a year and go over the function of every item an emergency (earthquake, tornado, flood, etc.). But don't stop there, use everyday opportunities to share your knowledge of preparing. Especially when you're camping. Try and include fun activities where they are required to test their new found survival skills.
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