Author: TJ Provost

Mojave Hydration Backpack

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“Water is life’s matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.”

– Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, M.D.

This Mojave Hydration Backpack is key to survival. You can survive for weeks, even months without food. Try going three days without water and you end up dead or in the intensive care unit.

I’ve been on multiple hikes in the blazing heat were we come across someone who wasn’t prepared. I’m not saying I saved their lives, but I certainly helped some people avoid heat stroke and made sure they were hydrated before sending them back to their camp or cars. Being out in the heat without a good supply of Hydration is just asking for trouble.

When a natural disaster or the Zombie Apocalypse strikes, I have a good distance to cover to get to my Bolt Hole. That means I’m going to have to march, and doing that without Hydration might just leave me unable to deal with whatever emergencies come up along the way. There are parts of that hike where I won’t be able to avoid exposure to people, but for long stretches it is woods or mountainous, and I don’t plan on running out of water on the way.

Mojave Hydration Backpack Scoring

I don’t go out hiking, hunting, or camping without my Mojave Hydration Backpack. Dehydration impacts your ability to react and in a survival situation, that can mean a slow or quick death. A quick one if your reaction times are slower than whatever is coming at you. A slow one if you die of actual dehydration. In either case, I want to avoid both.

Because water is so critical, this Mojave Hydration Backpack can have an extreme impact on your survival chances. This Hydration Backpack scores a 902/1000.

  • The easiest and most convenient way to stay thirst free.
  • Reflectors on the small backpack offer maximum safety in the dark.
  • Made up of durable and airy fabric for maximum comfort.
  • 70 fl. oz. of water at your convenience whenever you need it.
  • 70 fl. oz. = 2-liters

Food/Cooking Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingAquaBrick Portable Water Filtration System980AquaBrick Portable Water Filtration System<br /> $175
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingHigh-Capacity Water Filter System975High-Capacity Water Filter System$120
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingLifeStraw with Gravity Bag970LifeStraw with Gravity Bag$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Water Storage Tanks928Emergency Water Storage Tanks$1350
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingWater Purification Tablets922Water Purification Tablets$10
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingBulk Sea Salt917Bulk Sea Salt$37
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSurvival Garden Seed Pack916Survival Garden Seed Pack$32
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingLifeStraw Personal Water Filter915LifeStraw Personal Water Filter$18
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Survival Water Pouches910Emergency Survival Water Pouches$34
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingMojave Hydration Backpack902Mojave Hydration Backpack$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCollapsible 2 QT Water Canteen901Collapsible 2 QT Water Canteen$22
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPinto Beans871Pinto Beans$63
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingLong Grain White Rice870Long Grain White Rice$59
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCooked Ground Beef817Cooked Ground Beef$75
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSurvival Coffee816Survival Coffee$115
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTree Stand806Tree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCooked Diced Chicken804Cooked Diced Chicken$55
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Food Kit803Emergency Food Kit$120
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSouthwest Chili Mix802Southwest Chili Mix$37
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking15 Day Food Supply80115 Day Food Supply$70
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingInstant Nonfat Dry Milk799Instant Nonfat Dry Milk$21
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingGame Processor Kit783Game Processor Kit$70
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Food Rations763Emergency Food Rations$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingDehydrated Potato Shreds762Dehydrated Potato Shreds$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTundra Portable Wheeled Cooler725Tundra Portable Wheeled Cooler$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCut Resistant Gloves680Cut Resistant Gloves$10
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingButter Powder656Butter Powder$20
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingDehydrated Chopped Onions655Dehydrated Chopped Onions$12
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTravel Refrigerator537Travel Refrigerator$390
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingJerky Seasoning Kit533Jerky Seasoning Kit$20
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFood Dehydrator527Food Dehydrator$140
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPeanut Butter Powder517Peanut Butter Powder$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Pot Backpacking Mug514Titanium Pot Backpacking Mug$51
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSPAM366SPAM$33
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingBiscuits & Gravy351Biscuits & Gravy$10
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingGatorade Powder Packets350Gatorade Powder Packets$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingScrambled Egg Mix310Scrambled Egg Mix$57
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingGas/Electric Chest Freezer301Gas/Electric Chest Freezer$1650
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSoy Sauce279Soy Sauce$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCooking Tripod275Cooking Tripod$43
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingAluminum Camping Cookware Set273Aluminum Camping Cookware Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFreeze Dried Sliced Strawberries266Freeze Dried Sliced Strawberries$35
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingMolle Water Bottle Pouch263Molle Water Bottle Pouch$11
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPortable Butane Stove259Portable Butane Stove$35
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingNeoprene Water Bottle Holder253Neoprene Water Bottle Holder$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingYETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug250YETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug
$100
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSugar Packets248Sugar Packets$19
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Ice Pick232Titanium Ice Pick$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking6 Gallon Water Containers2146 Gallon Water Containers$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Hip Flask192Titanium Hip Flask$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingYETI Rambler 14 oz Mug191YETI Rambler 14 oz Mug$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCookware Mess Kit189Cookware Mess Kit$56
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPre-Seasoned Dutch Oven181Pre-Seasoned Dutch Oven$45
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFolding Campfire Grill179Folding Campfire Grill$87
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSingle Serving Coffee Packs176Single Serving Coffee Packs$135
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingRootbeer Can Diversion Safe103Rootbeer Can Diversion Safe$13
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingChocolate Milk Mix97Chocolate Milk Mix$28
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFishing Rod Storage50Fishing Rod Storage<br /> $22
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Spork And Spoon26Titanium Spork And Spoon$17
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

BDU/ACU Cargo Pants

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There is a reason that every military and many police forces use some form of BDU/ACU Cargo Pants. They are durable, comfortable, and can carry a lot of gear. This makes them perfect for everything from hiking to hunting and fishing. Keep the gear you need close at hand. When I’m hiking there is a Multi-Tool, some Fuel Bars and some other goodies on me at all times. With these cargo pockets I can carry so much gear discretely.

These Cargo Pants are great for year round wear. They are light enough for comfortable warm weather wear and make a great base layer when it gets colder. They are water resistant and the Duratex Ripstop Fabric can take a lot of abuse. That means that if you are washing them in a stream with some sand and pebbles, they are going to hold up.

These BDU/ACU Cargo Pants are perfect for everyday wear as well. The Khaki Pants go with just about everything and are perfect for any casual setting. This means that if I need to jump into action on short notice, I can quickly load up my pockets and get going.

BDU/ACU Cargo Pants Scoring

These BDU/ACU Cargo Pants  are that perfect mix of light and strong, and if you are moving across rough country, wearing shorts just isn’t always a good option. Be prepared for the next disaster or the Zombie Apocalypse and make sure you are wearing a pair of Cargo Pants when the sh*t hits the fan. These BDU/ACU Cargo Pants score a 305/1000 on the survival scale.

  • Snap closures.
  • Constructed to military and law enforcement standards.
  • Designed for durability, ruggedness and reliability.
  • 65% polyester 35% cotton Rip-stop fabric materials.
  • Duratex repels liquids, dirt, and other contaminants.
  • Fade, shrink, and wrinkle resistant.
  • Strong durable construction.
  • Two adjustable ankle cuff straps for pants blousing.

Survival Clothing

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWindstopper Water Repellent Hunting Jacket919Windstopper Water Repellent Hunting Jacket$360
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTrail Shoes891Trail Shoes$100
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingColumbia Watertight Jacket805Columbia Watertight Jacket$50
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingBallistic Goggles752Ballistic Goggles$44
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingShooting Gloves745Shooting Gloves$14
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWaterproof Boots686Waterproof Boots$87
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTactical Gloves685Tactical Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMosquito & Tick Protection Pants604Mosquito & Tick Protection Pants$44
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingFlannel Lined Jeans524Flannel Lined Jeans$100
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingCompact Water-Resistant EDC Pouch523Compact Water-Resistant EDC Pouch$14
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingShooting Vest520Shooting Vest$36
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMosquito Repellent Suit519Mosquito Repellent Suit$23
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLeather Motorcycle Jacket518Leather Motorcycle Jacket$350
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWaterproof /Windproof Rain Pants515Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWinter Leather Gloves511Winter Leather Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLight Hiking Socks504Light Hiking Socks$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTundra Ballistic Bib Overall470Tundra Ballistic Bib Overall$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingCooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat410Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Sun Bandana405UPF 50+ Sun Bandana$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLeather Work Gloves400Leather Work Gloves$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLightweight Woodland Ghillie Suit315Lightweight Woodland Ghillie Suit$118
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingBDU/ACU Cargo Pants305BDU/ACU Cargo Pants
$45
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTravel Underwear267Travel Underwear$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingQuick-Dry UV Protection Shirt261Quick-Dry UV Protection Shirt$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingEvaporative Cooling Vest260Evaporative Cooling Vest$31
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingEvaporative Cooling Towel255Evaporative Cooling Towel$8
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingHot Weather Uniform Shirt252Hot Weather Uniform Shirt$59
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingRain Poncho244Rain Poncho$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSki Jacket243Ski Jacket$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWinter Hat with Brim242Winter Hat with Brim$19
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie225UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSnake Gaiters205Snake Gaiters$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Fishing Gloves200UPF 50+ Fishing Gloves$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTravel Belt196Travel Belt$25
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingHiking Shorts190Hiking Shorts$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTactical Belt188Tactical Belt$20
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingNeck Warmer66Neck Warmer<br /> $17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMoney Clip Knife65Money Clip Knife$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSewing Kit52Sewing Kit$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingPolarized Sunglasses30Polarized Sunglasses$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingStainless Steel Chain20Stainless Steel Chain$34
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

Insect Protection Net

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I live between a river and a swampy bay. At night in the summer you can watch the insects swarm and cover street lights. Trying to camp or even just chill outside is really tough and I hate to cover myself in insect repellant just to have a drink while enjoying the cooler night air, which makes this Insect Protection Net a must have for camping, hiking, or just to enjoy some time outside.

When it comes to warm weather survival, this Insect Net is a must have. They are perfect for camping and hiking and will let you sleep in peace while still enjoying whatever breeze there is. All while protecting you from bug bites, itching, and a ton of insect born parasites and diseases.

Depending on where you are travelling, this Insect Net may be one of the most important bits of survival gear you can have. You will know that is true when you wake up in the morning and it is covered in mosquitoes.

Most people have no idea how much is spent by their local and state governments to keep insects at bay. Florida alone spends over $160 MILLION a year to kill biting insects. If a natural disaster or the Zombie Apocalypse stalls that effort for even one season, the bugs will be so thick that they will turn the noon day sun into an overcast day.

Insect Protection Net Scoring

I have one Insect Protection Net for each bedroom at my bolt hole and a few more to bunk outside to enjoy the outdoors. There is nothing like falling asleep watching the stars and listening to nature. Once things start to fall apart, these Insect Protection Nets will be critical survival gear. Once the power goes out, trust me when I say you will want to be sleeping outside and away from the trapped heat inside your home.

Still, this bit of gear is most useful during warm months, and it depends on where you live and where your bolt hole is, so this Protection Net scores a 455/1000.

  • Genuine U.S. G.I. field insect protection net.
  • Nylon ribbons at the sides and corners for tying it down.
  • Measures 68″ x 200″.

Survival Camping Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearEmergency Blanket921Emergency Blanket$25
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearFire Starters905Fire Starters$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear9 Person Cabin Tent8609 Person Cabin Tent$200
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBushcraft Knife825Bushcraft Knife$82
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear9-Hour Candles5359-Hour Candles$30
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearInternal Frame Backpack525Internal Frame Backpack$80
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearFerro Rod Fire Starter513Ferro Rod Fire Starter$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearTitanium Canteen512Titanium Canteen$89
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCampfire Cup Coffee Pot502Campfire Cup Coffee Pot$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearSherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket460Sherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket$70
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearInsect Protection Net455Insect Protection Net$25
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBackpacking Trowel272Backpacking Trowel$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamping Table258Camping Table$72
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Camping Stove257Portable Camping Stove$160
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearHammock247Hammock$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWeatherproof Pen236Weatherproof Pen$18
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWeatherproof Notebook235Weatherproof Notebook$7
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamp Kitchen Knife Set213Camp Kitchen Knife Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBiodegradable Body Wipes212Biodegradable Body Wipes$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWaterproof Dry Bags209Waterproof Dry Bags$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBackpacking Rain Fly208Backpacking Rain Fly$38
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearLightweight Hiking Backpack199Lightweight Hiking Backpack$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWarm Weather Sleeping Bag198Warm Weather Sleeping Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearSun Canopy Shade Sail197Sun Canopy Shade Sail$42
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamping Towels195Camping Towels$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearExtreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves183Extreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPop Up Privacy Tent182Pop Up Privacy Tent$45
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearUtility Bucket180Utility Bucket$40
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Camping Chair101Portable Camping Chair$100
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearColor Changing Packets for Fires100Color Changing Packets for Fires$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBunk Bed Cots25Bunk Bed Cots$426
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Toilet12Portable Toilet$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCatch Phrase Game2Catch Phrase Game$24
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

See all Survival Gear.

Monster Camping Towels

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People always forget something when camping. Packing a good Camping Towel is one of those things in my experience. I don’t know how many times I’ve been camping and people will set up a tent and realize there is a nice lake or stream to take a dip in. Only they didn’t bring any Towels which is fine when your going in, but sucks when you climb out and the wind picks up a bit. Plan for cool breezes when you get out of the water and make sure you have a Camping Towels to dry off with.

Each towel has a colored seam so you don’t have to worry about using someone else’s Towel, and they are nice and big and soft, just the thing to dry off before going to cook a steak on the fire and drink a sip of whiskey.

It is easy to forget about the basics when planning for any survival situation. People tend to focus on weapons and food, which are important, but you need to be able to function on a daily basis too. If a natural disaster knocks out the power for weeks, or maybe forever, do you want to be able get cleaned up and dry off. It is those moments of normalcy that make life bearable when everything else has changed.

Of course a Towel has a hundred other uses as well. It can be used to protect you from the sun or make bandages. A Towel can be used to carry loose items, or swaddle a baby. A Towel gives you a general purpose tool that can be turned into a bunch of other tools as well.

Camping Towel Scoring

While these Towels will have a low impact on your survival, they are critical creature comforts when it comes to the simple things like bathing, which is why these Towels score a 195/1000.

  • Includes 4 towels and two carry bags.
  • Perfect for camping or the beach.
  • Each towel has a special color seam to identify it.
  • Absorbent, light and soft.

Survival Camping Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearEmergency Blanket921Emergency Blanket$25
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearFire Starters905Fire Starters$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear9 Person Cabin Tent8609 Person Cabin Tent$200
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBushcraft Knife825Bushcraft Knife$82
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear9-Hour Candles5359-Hour Candles$30
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearInternal Frame Backpack525Internal Frame Backpack$80
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearFerro Rod Fire Starter513Ferro Rod Fire Starter$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearTitanium Canteen512Titanium Canteen$89
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCampfire Cup Coffee Pot502Campfire Cup Coffee Pot$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearSherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket460Sherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket$70
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearInsect Protection Net455Insect Protection Net$25
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBackpacking Trowel272Backpacking Trowel$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamping Table258Camping Table$72
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Camping Stove257Portable Camping Stove$160
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearHammock247Hammock$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWeatherproof Pen236Weatherproof Pen$18
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWeatherproof Notebook235Weatherproof Notebook$7
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamp Kitchen Knife Set213Camp Kitchen Knife Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBiodegradable Body Wipes212Biodegradable Body Wipes$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWaterproof Dry Bags209Waterproof Dry Bags$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBackpacking Rain Fly208Backpacking Rain Fly$38
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearLightweight Hiking Backpack199Lightweight Hiking Backpack$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWarm Weather Sleeping Bag198Warm Weather Sleeping Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearSun Canopy Shade Sail197Sun Canopy Shade Sail$42
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamping Towels195Camping Towels$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearExtreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves183Extreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPop Up Privacy Tent182Pop Up Privacy Tent$45
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearUtility Bucket180Utility Bucket$40
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Camping Chair101Portable Camping Chair$100
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearColor Changing Packets for Fires100Color Changing Packets for Fires$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBunk Bed Cots25Bunk Bed Cots$426
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Toilet12Portable Toilet$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCatch Phrase Game2Catch Phrase Game$24
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

See all Survival Gear.

Long Sleeve UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie

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When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from sunburn, the first line of defense is always this Long Sleeve UPF 50+ Sun Protection Shirt Hoodie. Suntan lotion is great, but once my kids are running in different directions or off on their own (they are older) it is hard to make sure that reapplying suntan lotion actually happens. Getting a sunburn can ruin the day, a trip, and even a whole vacation. Yes, I’m speaking from experience.

Badly Burnt

That was a long time ago and ever since I have taken a UPF 50+ Sun Protection Shirt for each of my kids and made them wear it when they get out of the water or before they run off on their own. I’m sure these Shirts have saved myself and my family from dozens of burns over the years, and saved them from long term sun damage. Hopefully that pays off later in life with reduced skin cancer risks.

When it comes to surviving the blazing sun, you can’t do better than this Long Sleeve UPF 50+ Sun Protection Shirt Hoodie. Unlike suntan lotion it doesn’t wear off and it can be packed up easily so you have it when you need it.

UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie Scoring

Suntan lotion is great but if you forget to reapply you are in trouble. This UPF 50+ Sun Protection Shirt protects you as long as you wear it and doesn’t leave any grease or grime behind. When it comes to survival it can have moderate impact on your survival and scores a 225/1000.

  • UPF 50+ UV.
  • Ultraviolet protection shirt shields your skin from harmful sun rays.
  • Breathable and lightweight fabric.
  • Comfortable for all day wear, even in the heat.
  • Moisture wicking & dry quickly.
  • Stylish sun protection shirt.
  • Hoodie helps protect your neck from sun burn.
  • Thumb hole keeps the sleeve from riding up.
  • Perfect for fishing, boating, jogging, running, and hiking.

Survival Clothing

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWindstopper Water Repellent Hunting Jacket919Windstopper Water Repellent Hunting Jacket$360
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTrail Shoes891Trail Shoes$100
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingColumbia Watertight Jacket805Columbia Watertight Jacket$50
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingBallistic Goggles752Ballistic Goggles$44
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingShooting Gloves745Shooting Gloves$14
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWaterproof Boots686Waterproof Boots$87
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTactical Gloves685Tactical Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMosquito & Tick Protection Pants604Mosquito & Tick Protection Pants$44
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingFlannel Lined Jeans524Flannel Lined Jeans$100
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingCompact Water-Resistant EDC Pouch523Compact Water-Resistant EDC Pouch$14
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingShooting Vest520Shooting Vest$36
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMosquito Repellent Suit519Mosquito Repellent Suit$23
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLeather Motorcycle Jacket518Leather Motorcycle Jacket$350
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWaterproof /Windproof Rain Pants515Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWinter Leather Gloves511Winter Leather Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLight Hiking Socks504Light Hiking Socks$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTundra Ballistic Bib Overall470Tundra Ballistic Bib Overall$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingCooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat410Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Sun Bandana405UPF 50+ Sun Bandana$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLeather Work Gloves400Leather Work Gloves$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLightweight Woodland Ghillie Suit315Lightweight Woodland Ghillie Suit$118
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingBDU/ACU Cargo Pants305BDU/ACU Cargo Pants
$45
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTravel Underwear267Travel Underwear$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingQuick-Dry UV Protection Shirt261Quick-Dry UV Protection Shirt$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingEvaporative Cooling Vest260Evaporative Cooling Vest$31
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingEvaporative Cooling Towel255Evaporative Cooling Towel$8
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingHot Weather Uniform Shirt252Hot Weather Uniform Shirt$59
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingRain Poncho244Rain Poncho$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSki Jacket243Ski Jacket$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWinter Hat with Brim242Winter Hat with Brim$19
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie225UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSnake Gaiters205Snake Gaiters$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Fishing Gloves200UPF 50+ Fishing Gloves$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTravel Belt196Travel Belt$25
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingHiking Shorts190Hiking Shorts$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTactical Belt188Tactical Belt$20
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingNeck Warmer66Neck Warmer<br /> $17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMoney Clip Knife65Money Clip Knife$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSewing Kit52Sewing Kit$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingPolarized Sunglasses30Polarized Sunglasses$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingStainless Steel Chain20Stainless Steel Chain$34
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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WoundSeal Topical Powder

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This WoundSeal Topical Powder might be one of the simplest and best first aid items you can keep with you. Even minor cuts can become infected and ruin a hike or camping trip. I’m usually in shorts when I’m hiking in the summer, and even when I’m being careful I end up with cuts and scrapes on my legs. Thanks to this WoundSeal Topical Powder I can quickly close the wounds after washing them out and not only stop the bleeding, but also close it up, reducing the risk of infection.

The following is not medical advice, it is just me rambling. I’ve seen a few nasty injuries over the years. One of those was a machete cut that went deep and we were hours away from the nearest road. A tourniquet was an option, but it also means risking limb ischemia. This was years ago and I didn’t carry WoundSeal Topical Powder back then (because it didn’t exist yet) but I would much rather be able to do something to stop or slow the bleeding and then wrap and compress the wound.

As it was we carried the guy a few miles to the nearest road and he got a nice ride in an Ambulance before getting twenty or thirty stitches.

As always, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and if you are in doubt call your healthcare provider before use.

WoundSeal Topical Powder Scoring

This WoundSeal Topical Powder can have a high impact on your survival chances. Small wounds can easily become big infections that can kill you. Which is why this WoundSeal Powder has scores a 755/1000.

  • Stop bleeding from lacerations, abrasions and other wounds.
  • Combines with blood to form an instant scab.
  • Seals out dirt and impurities to help accelerate healing.
  • Becomes waterproof in just an hour.
  • WoundSeal even works for people who easily bleed.
  • Single-use tubes can be carried everywhere.
  • FDA cleared and tested by the Department of Defense.

First Aid Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearBleeding Control Gauze Roll924Bleeding Control Gauze Roll$29
Extreme Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearPortable Tourniquets923Portable Tourniquets$10
High Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearHoney875Honey$99
High Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearComprehensive First Aid Kit830Comprehensive First Aid Kit$25
High Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearBlisterPod Ultra Blister Kit820BlisterPod Ultra Blister Kit
$110
High Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearWoundSeal Topical Powder755WoundSeal Topical Powder$12
High Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearEmergency Laceration Closures603Emergency Laceration Closures$25
High Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearMobile First Aid Kit506Mobile First Aid Kit$55
Moderate Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearMOLLE Medical Pouch270MOLLE Medical Pouch$23
Low Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearLiquid Bandage Spray185Liquid Bandage Spray$6
Low Survival ImpactFirst Aid Survival GearAntimicrobial Soap96Antimicrobial Soap$20
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

Venture Pal Lightweight Hiking Backpack

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This Venture Pal Lightweight Hiking Backpack is perfect to take everything you need for a short hike, long walk, or a trip to the pool. It is designed with a waterproof inner compartment to put wet or sweaty clothes in, and packs up easily so you can take it with you anywhere you go.

These Lightweight Hiking Backpacks are perfect for travel. They are small enough to fold up and keep in your suitcase, and that means you can use them for day trips or just hitting the grocery store. My area recently banned plastic bags (which is awesome) and I keep one of these Backpacks in my vehicle to use as a grocery bag.

When it comes to being ready to take a day trip or go for a hike, being able to carry the gear you need is critical, and these Backpacks are perfect to bring everything you need with you. It is lightweight, but has an internal volume of 40 liters, putting it in that perfect “goldilocks” space to carry a lot, but not too much.

Lightweight Hiking Backpack Scoring

I love my Lightweight Backpack so much I bought one for every member of my family for vacation. We have a family policy of carry on luggage only so we don’t get stuck at baggage claim. These Backpacks are perfect for once you are at your destination and want to bring suntan lotion, water, or other items wherever you go.

When it comes to survival it will likely have a low impact on survival, which is why I’m ranking it 199/1000. On the hand, I don’t go anywhere without one, so maybe I should have ranked it higher.

  • 40 liter total volume in lightweight durable pack.
  • Includes one waterproof pocket. Perfect for wet or sweaty clothes. Made of high quality tear and water resistant nylon fabric.
  • Heavy duty metal zippers.
  • Weighs only 0.7 pounds and easily folds into its own pocket.

Survival Camping Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearEmergency Blanket921Emergency Blanket$25
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearFire Starters905Fire Starters$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear9 Person Cabin Tent8609 Person Cabin Tent$200
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBushcraft Knife825Bushcraft Knife$82
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear9-Hour Candles5359-Hour Candles$30
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearInternal Frame Backpack525Internal Frame Backpack$80
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearFerro Rod Fire Starter513Ferro Rod Fire Starter$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearTitanium Canteen512Titanium Canteen$89
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCampfire Cup Coffee Pot502Campfire Cup Coffee Pot$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearSherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket460Sherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket$70
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearInsect Protection Net455Insect Protection Net$25
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBackpacking Trowel272Backpacking Trowel$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamping Table258Camping Table$72
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Camping Stove257Portable Camping Stove$160
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearHammock247Hammock$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWeatherproof Pen236Weatherproof Pen$18
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWeatherproof Notebook235Weatherproof Notebook$7
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamp Kitchen Knife Set213Camp Kitchen Knife Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBiodegradable Body Wipes212Biodegradable Body Wipes$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWaterproof Dry Bags209Waterproof Dry Bags$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBackpacking Rain Fly208Backpacking Rain Fly$38
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearLightweight Hiking Backpack199Lightweight Hiking Backpack$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearWarm Weather Sleeping Bag198Warm Weather Sleeping Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearSun Canopy Shade Sail197Sun Canopy Shade Sail$42
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCamping Towels195Camping Towels$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearExtreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves183Extreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPop Up Privacy Tent182Pop Up Privacy Tent$45
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearUtility Bucket180Utility Bucket$40
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Camping Chair101Portable Camping Chair$100
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearColor Changing Packets for Fires100Color Changing Packets for Fires$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearBunk Bed Cots25Bunk Bed Cots$426
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearPortable Toilet12Portable Toilet$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping GearCatch Phrase Game2Catch Phrase Game$24
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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The Last Of Us Season 1, Episode 2

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Infected is the Episode 2 of Season 1 of HBO’s new Zombie Apocalypse series.

There are spoilers in the review below.

The Last of Us: Infected

Jakarta, Indonesia 2003

Infected opens on a diner. Ibu Ratna is eating her lunch. Two uniformed men enter. Ibu Ratner has no choice but to go with them. The soldiers driver her to a base and show her a pathology slide taken from a human subject.

Ibu Ratna calmly explains that what she is seeing does not make any sense. Cordyceps cannot survive in humans. After questioning the three star general Ibu gives the soldiers some chilling advice. If they want to control the infect that is about to be unleashed they should start bombing.

Boston, Current Day

Ellie wakes up in a square of sunlight. Joel and Tess are sitting nearby watching her. Ellie’s positive test has Joel spooked.

Tess interrogates Ellie, forcing the girl to tell them her secret. The Fireflies are convinced that Ellie has the cure to the infection. Joel doesn’t believe it but Tess doesn’t care. She is more pragmatic. If the Fireflies are willing to pay for transporting Ellie, Tess is willing to do whatever needs to get done in order to get paid.

Tess forces Joel to think of the payday. It is time to head west. The first challenge is getting through Boston. The original route has been damaged by collapsing buildings, forcing the small group to cut through a hotel.

This gives us one of the first really cool visuals of the episode. Once they make it onto a terrace they see that the infected have swarmed out into the open. Ellie notices how the infected move in unison and Tess uses it as a chance to educate the young lady on how the Cordyceps can communicate across large distances.

The Horde

With their original plan blocked by infected, they fall back to take a route through The Museum.

The Museum, Current Day

Joel examines the Cordyceps veins outside The Museum, hopeful that the dried up tendrils mean the building is clear of the infected. At first all seems well. At least until Ellie finds a fresh body. Joel and Tess are anxious. Clearly they know that they are in danger. With little options, they continue through The Museum.

They make it up a few flights of stairs before the way behind them caves in, drawing the attention of the infected. In the distance we hear clicks and cries. The infected are coming. The three travels hide as the infected stumble into the room. The infected can’t see them, but it can hear them if they make any noise. Joel cautions her to be quiet but she can’t help but gasp in fear.

The survivors are separated briefly as the infected attack.

This leads to some awesome combat scenes. The Cordyceps are hard to kill, although head shots seem to be the most effective.

Ellie ends up bitten again while Tess has rolled her ankle. The trio makes it to the roof and then down through the collapsed buildings to the street.

The Street, Current Day

Once through The Museum the trio reaches a large transport vehicle. Whoever Joel was expecting to be there isn’t. There is however a body on the ground and a blood trail leading inside a nearby building.

Tess rushes in. The band of survivors they were hoping to find has been destroyed. Joel looks at the bodies. One of the band must have been bitten, which resulted in a battle that destroyed the group. Joel wants to keep moving but Tess tells them they are going to need to leave her behind.

Tess has been bitten. As the new reality sits in, one of the bodies on the floor moves and Joel quickly dispatches it with a head shot.

Tess shows Joel Ellie’s wound. Tess is going to turn, but Ellie isn’t. Joel has to get Ellie to Bill and Frank’s. They can take Ellie west if he can get her to them. As Tess is begging Joel to agree we see the hand near the infected Joel just killed. There is a tendril of Cordyceps nearby.

The Infected Phone Home

The infected are coming.

Tess grabs a rifle and uses it to spill barrels of fuel. She is going to keep the Cordyceps from following Joel and Ellie at all costs. As the door breaks down Tess is flicking her lighter, struggling to get a spark as hordes of infected run up the stairs.

One of the infected pauses in front of Tess, giving her a Cordyceps kiss as she desperately tries to flick her lighter. Just as she is being fully taken the lighter ignites and first floor of the building goes up.

Joel and Ellie hear the explosion and turn to see fire envelop the building.

Scoring

There were so many things I love about Infected. Ellie is sassy, funny, and adds a bit of humor to what could otherwise become too heavy. On the other side, Joel and Tess exude anxiety and fear when they are moving through the infected territory, making me sit on the edge of my seat with tension.

Infected earned every point of its perfect 100/100 score.

SeasonEpisodeEpisode NameScore
11When You’re Lost in the Darkness100
12Infected100
13Long Long Time95
14Please Hold on to My Hand94
15Endure and Survive100
16Kin90
17Left Behind90
18When We Are In Need100
19Look for the Light100

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UPF 50+ Fishing Gloves

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If you are like me and like to spend time out on the water these UPF 50+ Fishing Gloves are a critical piece of gear. When the fish are biting and the drinks are flowing it is easy to lose track of the last time you put on suntan lotion. All while you are standing in the blazing sun.

I’ve had sunburn on my hands twice in my life, and both times it made me miserable. The first time was in Mexico after a long fishing trip with friends. It ruined the rest of the trip. Even moving my fingers to eat or drink something was painful. The sun blisters weren’t pretty either.

The second time was in Asia. I thought spending my day off fishing would be a great experience (which it was) but it also meant that the last week of my trip was hell. I had to wear long sleeve shirts in the office, and the hems would rub against the back of my burnt hands. Pure torture.

UPF 50+ Fishing Gloves Scoring

If you plan on spending any real time out on the water, I highly recommend these UPF 50+ Fingerless Fishing Gloves. There are four seasons where I live, making these Fishing Gloves a critical, but seasonal part of my gear. Because of this, they are scoring a 200/100.

  • Pull On closure
  • Certified UPF 50+.
  • Protect skin form sunburn, and skin aging.
  • Ultra-Comfortable Ice Elastic Breathable Fabric.
  • Efficient 3/4 Finger Length.

Survival Clothing

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWindstopper Water Repellent Hunting Jacket919Windstopper Water Repellent Hunting Jacket$360
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTrail Shoes891Trail Shoes$100
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingColumbia Watertight Jacket805Columbia Watertight Jacket$50
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingBallistic Goggles752Ballistic Goggles$44
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingShooting Gloves745Shooting Gloves$14
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWaterproof Boots686Waterproof Boots$87
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTactical Gloves685Tactical Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMosquito & Tick Protection Pants604Mosquito & Tick Protection Pants$44
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingFlannel Lined Jeans524Flannel Lined Jeans$100
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingCompact Water-Resistant EDC Pouch523Compact Water-Resistant EDC Pouch$14
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingShooting Vest520Shooting Vest$36
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMosquito Repellent Suit519Mosquito Repellent Suit$23
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLeather Motorcycle Jacket518Leather Motorcycle Jacket$350
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWaterproof /Windproof Rain Pants515Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWinter Leather Gloves511Winter Leather Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLight Hiking Socks504Light Hiking Socks$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTundra Ballistic Bib Overall470Tundra Ballistic Bib Overall$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingCooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat410Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Sun Bandana405UPF 50+ Sun Bandana$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLeather Work Gloves400Leather Work Gloves$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingLightweight Woodland Ghillie Suit315Lightweight Woodland Ghillie Suit$118
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingBDU/ACU Cargo Pants305BDU/ACU Cargo Pants
$45
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTravel Underwear267Travel Underwear$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingQuick-Dry UV Protection Shirt261Quick-Dry UV Protection Shirt$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingEvaporative Cooling Vest260Evaporative Cooling Vest$31
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingEvaporative Cooling Towel255Evaporative Cooling Towel$8
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingHot Weather Uniform Shirt252Hot Weather Uniform Shirt$59
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingRain Poncho244Rain Poncho$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSki Jacket243Ski Jacket$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingWinter Hat with Brim242Winter Hat with Brim$19
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie225UPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSnake Gaiters205Snake Gaiters$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingUPF 50+ Fishing Gloves200UPF 50+ Fishing Gloves$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTravel Belt196Travel Belt$25
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingHiking Shorts190Hiking Shorts$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingTactical Belt188Tactical Belt$20
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingNeck Warmer66Neck Warmer<br /> $17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingMoney Clip Knife65Money Clip Knife$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingSewing Kit52Sewing Kit$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingPolarized Sunglasses30Polarized Sunglasses$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ClothingStainless Steel Chain20Stainless Steel Chain$34
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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LifeStraw with Gravity Bag

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This LifeStraw with Gravity Bag is exactly what you need to keep your family hydrated on camping trips. Fill the bag up, and let the clean water flow!

Just like a lot of other tools, there are purpose built variants for different uses. This LifeStraw Kit is perfect for hiking and backpacking because it is just so light while also being easy to use. Wherever you find water, hang the bag, and in 10 minutes you have Clean Water.

Do you want to off grid or set up a camp out in the boonies? This LifeStraw with Gravity Bag is just what you need. There are solutions if you can drive or 4 wheel up to your new camp, but if you have to hump it in, this LifeStraw Kit is just what you need. It packs up small, is incredibly light, and can produce plenty of water.

Add a few spare filters in the mix and you quickly have a viable off the grid water supply.

LifeStraw with Gravity Bag Scoring

This LifeStraw Kit is critical to survival. You can go weeks without food, but only days without water. That fact scores this LifeStraw Kit a 970/1000.

Be prepared for natural (or unnatural) disasters with this LifeStraw Water Filter with Gravity Bag.

  • Protects against 99.999999% of bacteria (including E.coli, Salmonella).
  • Protects against 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia and Cryptosporidium).
  • Protects against 99.999% of microplastics, heavy metals, and organic chemicals.
  • Versatile water filter system.
  • Can be used 4 ways to fit your needs.
  • Compact and ultralight.
  • Filtration system weighs 6.9 oz (196 g).
  • Can filter a gallon of water in less than 10 minutes.
  • Microfilter lasts up to 500 gallons (2,000 L).
  • Microfilter is easy to replace.

Food/Cooking Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingAquaBrick Portable Water Filtration System980AquaBrick Portable Water Filtration System<br /> $175
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingHigh-Capacity Water Filter System975High-Capacity Water Filter System$120
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingLifeStraw with Gravity Bag970LifeStraw with Gravity Bag$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Water Storage Tanks928Emergency Water Storage Tanks$1350
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingWater Purification Tablets922Water Purification Tablets$10
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingBulk Sea Salt917Bulk Sea Salt$37
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSurvival Garden Seed Pack916Survival Garden Seed Pack$32
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingLifeStraw Personal Water Filter915LifeStraw Personal Water Filter$18
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Survival Water Pouches910Emergency Survival Water Pouches$34
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingMojave Hydration Backpack902Mojave Hydration Backpack$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCollapsible 2 QT Water Canteen901Collapsible 2 QT Water Canteen$22
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPinto Beans871Pinto Beans$63
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingLong Grain White Rice870Long Grain White Rice$59
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCooked Ground Beef817Cooked Ground Beef$75
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSurvival Coffee816Survival Coffee$115
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTree Stand806Tree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCooked Diced Chicken804Cooked Diced Chicken$55
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Food Kit803Emergency Food Kit$120
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSouthwest Chili Mix802Southwest Chili Mix$37
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking15 Day Food Supply80115 Day Food Supply$70
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingInstant Nonfat Dry Milk799Instant Nonfat Dry Milk$21
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingGame Processor Kit783Game Processor Kit$70
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingEmergency Food Rations763Emergency Food Rations$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingDehydrated Potato Shreds762Dehydrated Potato Shreds$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTundra Portable Wheeled Cooler725Tundra Portable Wheeled Cooler$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCut Resistant Gloves680Cut Resistant Gloves$10
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingButter Powder656Butter Powder$20
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingDehydrated Chopped Onions655Dehydrated Chopped Onions$12
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTravel Refrigerator537Travel Refrigerator$390
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingJerky Seasoning Kit533Jerky Seasoning Kit$20
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFood Dehydrator527Food Dehydrator$140
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPeanut Butter Powder517Peanut Butter Powder$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Pot Backpacking Mug514Titanium Pot Backpacking Mug$51
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSPAM366SPAM$33
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingBiscuits & Gravy351Biscuits & Gravy$10
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingGatorade Powder Packets350Gatorade Powder Packets$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingScrambled Egg Mix310Scrambled Egg Mix$57
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingGas/Electric Chest Freezer301Gas/Electric Chest Freezer$1650
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSoy Sauce279Soy Sauce$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCooking Tripod275Cooking Tripod$43
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingAluminum Camping Cookware Set273Aluminum Camping Cookware Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFreeze Dried Sliced Strawberries266Freeze Dried Sliced Strawberries$35
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingMolle Water Bottle Pouch263Molle Water Bottle Pouch$11
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPortable Butane Stove259Portable Butane Stove$35
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingNeoprene Water Bottle Holder253Neoprene Water Bottle Holder$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingYETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug250YETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug
$100
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSugar Packets248Sugar Packets$19
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Ice Pick232Titanium Ice Pick$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking6 Gallon Water Containers2146 Gallon Water Containers$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Hip Flask192Titanium Hip Flask$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingYETI Rambler 14 oz Mug191YETI Rambler 14 oz Mug$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingCookware Mess Kit189Cookware Mess Kit$56
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingPre-Seasoned Dutch Oven181Pre-Seasoned Dutch Oven$45
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFolding Campfire Grill179Folding Campfire Grill$87
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingSingle Serving Coffee Packs176Single Serving Coffee Packs$135
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingRootbeer Can Diversion Safe103Rootbeer Can Diversion Safe$13
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingChocolate Milk Mix97Chocolate Milk Mix$28
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingFishing Rod Storage50Fishing Rod Storage<br /> $22
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/CookingTitanium Spork And Spoon26Titanium Spork And Spoon$17
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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