A survival kit that fits in your pocket is strongly recommended by Wallowa County Search and Rescue. It can save your life. Here are the components of a pocket survival kit:

A Ziploc bag into which everything else fits and which can also hold drinking water.

A straw for drinking from the bag without spilling.

A garbage bag to use as a raincoat, shelter or even a sleeping bag to preserve heat.

A strip of duct tape to fix holes in the Ziploc or garbage bags and also to cover a wound.

A small candle to conserve matches and to start a warming fire.

A box of matches to light the candle.

Flagging ribbon and a whistle to signal rescuers.