survival kit

Preparedness supply collection

A survival kit is a collection of supplies assembled for emergencies—typically including items like food, water, first aid materials, tools, and shelter provisions.

Kits vary by purpose: a wilderness survival kit differs from one kept in a car or prepared for natural disasters.

Every household should have a basic survival kit ready.

The term extends figuratively to any collection of essentials for getting through a difficult situation: Her survival kit for finals week included coffee and noise-canceling headphones.

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purpose/function

survival kitgift basket

Decorated container of presents

picnic basket · vanity case · toiletry bag · party favors

preparedness/anticipation

survival kitnothing

Not any thing

empty hands · unpreparedness · improvisation · winging it · negligence

context of use

survival kithotel amenities

Features included with stay

room service · luxury amenities · civilization · household items · everyday carry

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G