How to Pack Survival Gear? What is the Top-Selling Survival Gear? A popular example is a DIY fire starter. It could be as easy as packing a jar of petroleum jelly, some cotton balls, a ziploc baggie, and a lighter.
You could even use a magnifying glass. Another great example is a DIY water filter or purifier. There are quite a few techniques to create a simple survival water filter. For even more detailed information check out Sawyer Mini review video below. Because you rarely know how far the next water source is and a water bottle keeps you hydrated between sources.
Get a metal one with a single wall only no double-wall insulated ones. Metal allows you to boil water over a fire in a pinch but heating up a double-walled bottle can cause an explosion! Extreme temperatures and weather make finding shelter your number one survival priority. Tarps are an excellent shelter option. You should invest in a high-quality, waterproof, rugged, ripstop survival tarp with ample anchor points. A good survival tarp allows you to structure different shelter setups to keep wind, rain, sleet, and snow off of you.
For even more detailed information check out our post on survival shelters , where share more tarp shelter configurations. OK, if you live in cold regions a tarp might not work well in the dead of winter. Instead, you might want to upgrade to a cold-weather tent or a canvas tent. These tents are not the lightest piece of survival gear; heck most will be over 10 lbs, but it will keep you warm and alive in even the worst of conditions.
These are the tents extreme mountain climbers use to keep safe at high altitudes. For even more detailed information check out our cold weather tent post — as well as our survival tent post. Hammocks are not just for the beach ; they can also be for survival. A hammock tent is an excellent option between a full tent setup and a survival tarp. This piece of life-saving gear weighs under 5 ounces. When you hop in this TACT bivvy , it traps your body heat to keep you warm even in frigid temperatures.
I tested one during freezing temperatures outside and was sweating after just a few minutes. It saves lives when people get stuck overnight in blizzards. These weapons are not survival supplies however, ammo is. Just make sure you have enough firepower to protect and defend yourself and your family. While a bore snake is not a weapon, it does belong in this category. If you want your weapon to fire when you pull the trigger and maintain its accuracy, you got to take the time to keep the bore clean of build-up.
Instead of listing all the homemade weapons you could make and build, I just added the entire category to this list. You get all the benefits of a survival bow with the benefits of trigger shooting. Plus, at the time of writing this post, you could pick up a FREE tactical strike pen if you chip in for shipping. Stun Guns are becoming a popular non-lethal self-defense weapon.
Earlier this year, I read an interesting news article. It was about a man hospitalized after eating one Carolina Reaper. It said to be the hottest chili pepper known to man — at around 2,, Scoville Heat Units! This pepper causes intense dry heaves, blinding headaches, and some near-stroke symptoms. It can spray this blinding defense up to 17 to 20 feet. Starting a fire in calm dry conditions is one thing. Starting a fire in a blizzard or torrential downpour is a whole different ballgame.
The good news is you have a lot of choices in survival lighters. You can go cheap with a standard BIC lighter, or you can go high-tech with a Tesla lighter. Or go with anything in-between like a zippo. The choice is yours. We like the Tesla lighters for survival since they work in wet and high wind conditions. If you are looking for the highest quality portable solar power bank, the QuadraPro delivers.
Built with a 4-panel system you can create the power you need from the sun quickly. Hang in the direct sunlight with built-in magnets, great for attaching to your car, or use loops and carabiners to hang from a backpack while on your hike.
Charge all your USB devices quickly with the large battery capacity and never be without power. Changes your mind? Free return postage within 14 days from the date delivered. Choosing the right multi-tool, survival knife, or a combination of the two is a pretty personal decision.
Find a tool that has features well-aligned with your skills and the type of tasks you anticipate performing, and is the right size and weight for your kit. For multitools checkout the Leatherman Style CS , which is packed with essentials like scissors, a file, knife, tweezers, bottle opener and mini-screwdriver. You can even get tactical pens in case scribbling notes is part of your emergency plan. Whatever you choose, always keep it in your pack. Prepare for your next adventure by downloading maps.
The Dyrt PRO lets you download maps and campgrounds without cell service. Much like your topographic map, a compass is an absolute necessity. Think beyond Band-Aids and antibiotic ointment for cuts and scrapes, and include other items that can double as survival tools.
ACE bandages can serve a variety of purposes, gauze pads for larger wounds, splints for supporting fractures, steri-strips to help close wounds with uneven edges, and alcohol prep pads that can be used for a variety of purposes. You can save a lot of the guesswork by purchasing a first aid kit designed specifically for outdoor survival.
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