survival kit
Americannoun
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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.
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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
The church bag had to be big enough to fit her Sunday service survival kit.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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