Survival skills are techniques that a person may use in order to sustain life in any type of natural environment or built environment. These techniques are meant to provide basic necessities for human life which include water, food, and shelter.

Survival practitioners will carry with them a "survival kit". This consists of various items that seem necessary or useful for potential survival situations, depending on anticipated challenges and location.

Hydration bladders are easily the best way of carrying water Hydration water bladder packs, such as Camelbak, are carried in a pack on your back or waistband, and you sip your water through a flexible tube. These can be an extremely convenient way to carry water for longer walks to be able to drink ......