A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency. Military aircraft, lifeboats, and spacecraft are equipped with survival kits.

Survival kits, in a variety of sizes, contain supplies and tools to provide a person with basic shelter against the elements, help them keep warm, meet their health and first aid needs, provide food and water, signal to rescuers, and assist them in finding their way back to help.

The tools in a survival kit commonly comprises firewood, first aid kit,  scarves, fish hooks, and matches. It as well must have a first aid kit, a LED flashlight with batteries and a knife that usually is a Swiss army knife or multi-purpose knife.

Civilians such as forestry workers, surveyors, or bush pilots, who work in remote locations or in regions with extreme climate conditions may also be equipped with survival kits.

Disaster supplies are also kept on hand by those who live in areas prone to earthquakes or other natural disasters. For the average citizen to practice disaster preparedness, some towns will have survival stores to keep survival supplies in stock.

“Altoids tin” or “Small emergency kits” are mini kits that has some common emergency equipments. Its has a mini compass, match that is waterproof, fishing line and hook, a big disposable cellophane, small bleach container, tiny taper, jigsaw blade, a safety pin and a knife blade.

Pre-packaged survival kits may also include instructions in survival techniques, including fire starting or first aid methods.

In addition, parachute cord can be wrapped around the tin. The parachute cord can be used for setting up an emergency shelter or snaring small animals.