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survival kit

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noun

  1. Military. a package containing medical supplies, rations, and other vital equipment for use by a person forced to land in or parachute into the ocean, jungle, or other isolated or hostile territory.

  2. a similar emergency kit for campers, hikers, etc.


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A 38-year-old man from Tehran said he has built up a survival kit of canned goods, water, power banks and rechargeable emergency lights just in case.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

The label on it read, "Leo's survival kit".

From BBC Jul. 6, 2025

“Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 29, 2024

“This survival kit is the same as it was 46,000 years ago,” Kurzchalia says.

From Scientific American Jul. 27, 2023

He picked up the cereal box that served as his emergency survival kit and headed for the door.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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