Author: TJ Provost

Color Changing Packets for Fires

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I keep a few of these Color Changing Packets for Fires with my camping gear. What better way to kick off a night by the campfire than by enjoying a rainbow fire?

Sometimes you just need to relax and have some fun, and what better way to amaze the kids than by throwing one of these Color Changing Packets for Fires into the bonfire and making up a story about how the woods were blasted with radiation back when they were testing atomic bombs in the 1940s.

Yes, I know I have a strange sense of humor.

So are Color Changing Packets for Fires a critical survival tool? They could be. If you have been marching for days and everyone is just worn out and especially if you have kids with you. Sometimes mental health is just as critical as physical health and what better way to take everyone’s minds off the day’s hardships than by surprising them with a Color Shifting Fire?

Of course if you are really off the main trail and need to convince some very remote tribe that you are a god so they don’t eat you, these Color Changing Packets for Fires might be your only hope before they put you on the fire. You never know what you are going to encounter out there.

I also like these Packets because they offer some interesting covert signaling options. Give your group the highest chances of survival, plan ahead!

  • Perfect for campfires, bonfires, indoor fireplaces, and any wood fire!
  • Simply toss an unopened pouch into fire to enjoy.
  • Lasts over an hour.
  • Fun to watch.
  • Packets cannot be used in propane or artificial gas log pits.
  • Do not open the packet before throwing it into the fire.

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.

Portable Hand Crank Generator

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The summer storms always knock out our power. Whenever the wind picks up and the thunder starts to rumble, I know I’m going to have a few hours without power. I try to keep my phone, GPS, and tablet topped off, but sometimes the power goes out when things are running dry. Thanks to this Portable Hand Crank Generator I know that I will have the power to take on critical tasks like staying in touch and making sure I have power for flashlights.

Planning on heading out on an extended camping trip in the boonies? This Portable Hand Crank Generator is a must have. Solar is great, but if its raining and overcast, you can’t rely on it. Make sure you have the technology to stay in touch and use your GPS. At just 480 grams this Portable Hand Crank Generator is light enough to carry in my pack easily. I know that no matter how far afield I go, I will always have power for my critical handheld devices.

The ability to charge my phone or emergency radio becomes even more important when a natural disaster strikes, and thanks to this Hand Crank Generator I always have the juice I need to listen to weather reports and check in with home base to let them know I’m still on my feet and in good shape.

Don’t be left in the dark when a natural disaster or the Zombies start biting!

  • Portable Hand Crank Generator
  • Max Power:30W
  • Output Voltage:0-28V
  • Rated Current:1.5-2A
  • Max Current:3A
  • Size: 106*64*39mm
  • Net Weight: 480g
  • Note: this generator doesn’t contain battery.

Technology Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Solar Power Bank913Portable Solar Power Bank$44
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWalkie Talkies912Walkie Talkies$100
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearNOAA Weather Emergency Radio900NOAA Alert Weather Radio$32
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Hand Crank Generator760Portable Hand Crank Generator<br /> $130
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSuper Quiet Generator750Super Quiet Generator$1500
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Panel Starter Kit650Solar Panel Starter Kit$200
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearAutomatic Watch532Automatic Watch$180
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearGas Chainsaw531Gas Chainsaw$600
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHigh Definition Monocular530High Definition Monocular$57
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHand Crank & Solar Flashlight516Hand Crank & Solar Flashlight$17
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSlim EDC Flashlight440Slim EDC Flashlight$20
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Pendant Lights415Solar Pendant Lights$30
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWaterproof Headphones276Waterproof Headphones$40
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearBlink Outdoor Security Camera245Blink Outdoor Security Camera$180
Low Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearStainless Steel Eye Screws105Stainless Steel Eye Screws$10
  • 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.

Demolition Wrecking Bar

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When it comes to deconstructing anything, this Demolition Wrecking Bar is your best friend. It is the perfect tool to tear apart everything from decks to old sheds. Need to break down a wall? This Demolition Wrecking Bar is perfect for the job. I’ve used my Wrecking Bar to take down an old dock, two decks, and loaned it out to a buddy to break up an old brick planter on his patio. It has a few scrapes on it, but I don’t think I could break this Demolition Wrecking Bar without an industrial cutting wheel or a blow torch.

Want an all around tool to get pretty much any survival job done? This Wrecking Bar is just what the doctor ordered. Do you need to scavenge from vehicles? This Wrecking Bar will break vehicle windows with ease. Need to get through a door, or a wall to get to food, water, and supplies? This Wrecking Bar is an all purpose can opener. This makes it the perfect addition to any vehicle because you never know where you are going to be when a disaster strikes.

Once the Zombie Apocalypse stars, this Demolition Wrecking Bar makes a perfect mace. It is heavy enough to deal crushing blows and so handy it is worth carrying the extra weight.

  • IsoCore grip transfers 2X less shock and vibration than wood.
  • Include board bender & straightener to reuse and straighten boards.
  • Softgrip handle with texturing for improved grip.
  • Demo edge maximizes striking force.
  • Pry and strike in tight spots.

Survival Tools

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPortable Female Urinal914Portable Female Urinal$10
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSurvival Axe904Survival Axe$45
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGrass Sickle903Grass Sickle$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHunting Tree Stand875Hunting Tree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDemolition Wrecking Bar810Demolition Wrecking Bar$78
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSports Wagon761Sports Wagon$92
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSven-Saw Folding Saw751Sven-Saw Folding Saw$42
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFirewood Splitter730Firewood Splitter$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Hammer600Framing Hammer$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMechanics Tool Set550Mechanics Tool Set$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultitool540Multitool$120
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit536PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit$62
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCamp Shovel510Camp Shovel$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Pipe Wrench507Heavy-Duty Pipe Wrench$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsChemical Light Sticks501Chemical Light Sticks$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTelescopic Extension Ladder360Telescopic Extension Ladder$125
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHand Auger Drill277Hand Auger Drill$43
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCross Cut Hand Saw274Cross Cut Hand Saw$24
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsParacord269Paracord$11
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Duct Tape268Pocket Duct Tape$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFull Respirаtor Face Mask265Full Respirаtor Face Mask$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLever Opening Tool264Lever Opening Tool$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWater Bottle Safe262Water Bottle Safe$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Window Punch254Pocket Window Punch$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy Duty Button Master241Heavy Duty Button Master$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools100-Lumen Pen Light239100-Lumen Pen Light$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools8-Pound Sledge Hammer2318-Pound Sledge Hammer$38
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Shovel227Folding Shovel$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSnatch Block221Snatch Block$33
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsRatchet Strap Kit220Ratchet Strap Kit$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Hand Truck218Folding Hand Truck$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWeatherproof Magnetic Case217Weatherproof Magnetic Case$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsClip On Visor Light215Clip On Visor Light$12
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGeekey Multi-Tool211Geekey Multi-Tool$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSafety Flares207Safety Flares$75
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Nailer204Framing Nailer$77
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsAir Compressor203Air Compressor$170
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLarge Portable Storage Boxes202Large Portable Storage Boxes$225
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOutdoor Extension Cord201Outdoor Extension Cord$31
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOverhead Garage Storage Rack187Overhead Garage Storage Rack$130
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDrilling And Driving Kit178Drilling And Driving Kit$99
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHair Clippers177Hair Clippers$57
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSoft Sided Tool Bag174Soft Sided Tool Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSecret Stash Planter102Secret Stash Planter$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTorch Lighter99Torch Lighter$9
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLumber Storage Rack98Lumber Storage Rack$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPower Tools Storage60Power Tools Storage$105
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultifold Hand Towels27Multifold Hand Towels$33
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Storage Straps11Heavy-Duty Storage Straps$17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGarage Utility Hooks10Garage Utility Hooks$30
  • 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.

Super Quiet Generator

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This Super Quiet Generator fills a major gap when it comes to providing power where its just not easy to get. That means when the power goes out I can still run the fridge, radio, and host of other appliances. It also means that when I need to use power tools out in the woods to build a dock, blind, or even start a new homestead, all I need to do is start up my Super Quiet Generator.

I love the quiet of the deep woods. I also love charging my GPS and topping off my batteries if the rains and clouds have blocked me from using solar. This Portable Generator is a lifesaver when natural disasters strike.

Once the biting starts this Portable Inverter Generator will be even more critical. We are so accustomed to flipping on a light switch, but that’s not going to work once all the power generation stations are down. Once that happens the only way you are going to turn on floodlights is if you can switch on this Portable Generator and give your band of survivors a fighting chance against the horde of undead shambling towards your camp.

Fighting in the dark by flashlight is a recipe for disaster. Much better to have an emergency plan that includes this Super Quiet Generator so you can flip on the lights when you need them. Or use a nail gun to board up your windows. Things that are critical to keeping you and your loved ones alive.

  • Lightweight, compact package.
  • The power to get more done.
  • Advanced Carbon Monoxide Detection System.
  • Honda My Generator App + Bluetooth Capability.
  • Application includes wireless stop and operation monitoring.
  • Lightweight And Compact.
  • Under 50 pounds.
  • Commercial Grade Reliability.
  • Amazingly quiet operation.

Technology Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Solar Power Bank913Portable Solar Power Bank$44
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWalkie Talkies912Walkie Talkies$100
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearNOAA Weather Emergency Radio900NOAA Alert Weather Radio$32
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Hand Crank Generator760Portable Hand Crank Generator<br /> $130
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSuper Quiet Generator750Super Quiet Generator$1500
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Panel Starter Kit650Solar Panel Starter Kit$200
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearAutomatic Watch532Automatic Watch$180
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearGas Chainsaw531Gas Chainsaw$600
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHigh Definition Monocular530High Definition Monocular$57
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHand Crank & Solar Flashlight516Hand Crank & Solar Flashlight$17
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSlim EDC Flashlight440Slim EDC Flashlight$20
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Pendant Lights415Solar Pendant Lights$30
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWaterproof Headphones276Waterproof Headphones$40
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearBlink Outdoor Security Camera245Blink Outdoor Security Camera$180
Low Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearStainless Steel Eye Screws105Stainless Steel Eye Screws$10
  • 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.

Columbia Watertight Jacket

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There is nothing more refreshing than being on hike when a rain squall comes in and cools you off. That part is always nice. It isn’t so nice when the temperature drops a few degrees and that cooling rain turns into a chilly, warmth sucking drain, which is where this Columbia Watertight Jacket saves the day. It is light enough to carry everywhere, and perfect to shield you against the cold rains that sap your strength.

I keep a Columbia Watertight Jacket in my vehicle. No matter what the weather is, I’m prepared to deal with it. If you have my luck, you only ever have vehicle trouble when it is raining. It is also when my buddies usually call me to help them get there boat out of the water before the storm really hits. Which is why I keep the gear I need to handle a wide range of weather conditions in my vehicle. With a baseball cap and the hood of this Columbia Watertight Jacket up I can keep my head dry and my glasses clear, which is always a bonus. It’s a lot harder to keep your footing if your getting pelted in the eyes with rain.

Even when the temperatures drop I can combine this Columbia Watertight Jacket with a sweater and its Watertight shell gives me decent coverage down to about freezing. I am a bigger guy, so part of that might be some extra insulation on my part as well – but I’m way better off with this Jacket than I am without it.

Columbia Watertight Jacket Scoring

The weather can change in an instant. Don’t let it catch you off guard without the gear you need to survive it. Because this Jacket can have a high impact on your survival, it is scoring a 805/1000.

  • Durable, waterproof nylon shell.
  • Comfy and warm.
  • Shell: 100% Nylon; Lining: 100% Polyester
  • Zipper closure
  • Machine Wash

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.

NOAA Weather Emergency Radio

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Survival isn’t about just having food and weapons stockpiles. Survival is about having the information you need to act instead of react, and that is exactly what this NOAA Weather Emergency Radio provides. Don’t be surprised when the tide rises, the storm rolls in, or the snow just keeps falling.

No matter how Off The Grid you want to be, having the ability to know what is happening in the outside world is a key survival requirement. Which makes this NOAA Weather Emergency Radio a must have for every house, vehicle, pack, and bolt hole.

When it comes to “covering your bases” this Emergency Radio does it all. When the sh*t hits the fan it may be your last form of getting information from the outside world, and that is important. What good is trying to get to high ground if you don’t know if the roads are passable?

Want more than the information you need to survive? This NOAA Weather Emergency Radio also includes a light, a SD card to play MP3s. I keep one of these Emergency Radios in my vehicle, with my Bug Out Bag, and of course safely tucked away at my Bolt Hole.

Pair this NOAA Weather Emergency Radio with a Powerhouse 60+ Watt Hand-Crank Fast Charger and you can stay on top of the weather no matter how off the grid, or how many power stations are off line.

  • Real NOAA Alert Weather Radio.
  • Alert mode automatically activates the alarm to inform you of any disaster weather conditions or warnings.
  • Wide range of reception: AM/FM/SW1/SW2/7 NOAA Weather channels.
  • Receives any news including flood, tornado, thunderstorm, and other warnings
  • Supports Micro SD card (excluded) to work as a MP3 Player.
  • Ideal for home, bedroom, car, truck, camping, hiking, patio and garden.
  • Convenient handle and reading lamp.
  • High capacity: 2300mAh power bank.

Technology Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Solar Power Bank913Portable Solar Power Bank$44
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWalkie Talkies912Walkie Talkies$100
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearNOAA Weather Emergency Radio900NOAA Alert Weather Radio$32
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Hand Crank Generator760Portable Hand Crank Generator<br /> $130
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSuper Quiet Generator750Super Quiet Generator$1500
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Panel Starter Kit650Solar Panel Starter Kit$200
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearAutomatic Watch532Automatic Watch$180
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearGas Chainsaw531Gas Chainsaw$600
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHigh Definition Monocular530High Definition Monocular$57
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHand Crank & Solar Flashlight516Hand Crank & Solar Flashlight$17
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSlim EDC Flashlight440Slim EDC Flashlight$20
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Pendant Lights415Solar Pendant Lights$30
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWaterproof Headphones276Waterproof Headphones$40
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearBlink Outdoor Security Camera245Blink Outdoor Security Camera$180
Low Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearStainless Steel Eye Screws105Stainless Steel Eye Screws$10
  • 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.

Resident Evil: Season 1, Episode 6

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Resident Evil: Season 1, Episode 6, Someone’s Little Girl, was thankfully almost all in the “here and now”. Unfortunately it also desperately tried to check off every “dumb mistake” that gets peoples killed in survival situations.

Resident Evil: Season 1, Episode 6, Someone's Little Girl
Resident Evil

Jade is captured and re-united with Billie, but of course Billie isn’t really the bad guy. Billie wants us to believe she’s actually on Jade’s side. Jade seems to buy it. Without much thought about how long Billie has hunted her, she just lets herself get taken back to her headquarters.

Really? No one checks Jade’s gear for trackers or bugs? No one can scan for whatever technology they use for a tracking signal?

And most egregiously Jade then brings a Zombie onto the floating headquarters. She then does a piss poor job of restraining the thing too! How about doing her tests in a locked down area instead of one right on the main path?

That scene had me screaming at my monitor. Really? This is how someone who has survived functions with a biter around?

Scoring: Someone’s Little Girl

Episode 6, Someone’s Little Girl, scored a 25/100 because it felt like a copy and paste from lots of other bad television shows.

If you need your Resident Evil fix, I’d go back to the classics.

SeasonEpisodeEpisode NameScore
11Welcome to New Raccoon City80
12The Devil You Know45
13The Light77
14The Turn60
15Home Movies1
16Someone’s Little Girl25
17Parasite20
18Revelations50

See all Zombie Series here.

Resident Evil: Season 1, Episode 5

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Resident Evil Home Movies was by far the biggest let down of the season so far.

Resident Evil Home Movies
Resident Evil

I’m not a huge fan of the teen years aspect of the show. After the reveal that Jade and Billie have just been reunited, we are stuck in the past for 99% of Resident Evil Home Movies. The writers and directors really did a great job of sabotaging themselves. Every time this series starts to pick up speed they just through it into reverse! Stop stalling the momentum with the backstory!

Scoring Home Movies

There is “Dad’ drama and just a few sparse Zombies on an old video. I’m giving Resident Evil Home Movies, a score of 1/100, and its only getting that point because I really like Lance Reddick.

While I love Lance Reddick, the drama around his good guy, bad guy personas just isn’t that interesting. I keep trying to decide why the show has been cut together the way it was. Was it a budget constraint? Was this the directors artistic vision that just didn’t hit well? I wonder because sometimes I feel like they added a bunch of flashbacks because they didn’t have enough content and story.

An alternative would have been to tell the story in a more linear fashion. The challenge is how to make those teen years more exciting because every time they came on I just wanted to fast forward to the good parts.

If you need your Resident Evil fix, I’d go back to the classics.

SeasonEpisodeEpisode NameScore
11Welcome to New Raccoon City80
12The Devil You Know45
13The Light77
14The Turn60
15Home Movies1
16Someone’s Little Girl25
17Parasite20
18Revelations50

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Resident Evil: Season 1, Episode 4

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Resident Evil The Turn has some really awesome fight scenes. The Brotherhood has Jade and Baxter. Worse, The Brotherhood has them captive in a very creepy stronghold.

Resident Evil The Turn
Resident Evil

The Brotherhood has captured a higher level “Mother Zombie” who can control the other Zombies, or Zeroes as the show calls them. This is one of those areas that I know is cannon in the Resident Evil world, there are Zombies who can think. It is a difficult line to walk. The hordes still need to be hordes. The more the Zombies show intelligence the less survival becomes about facing undead hordes. It just becomes any other war movie or survival movie.

Because this is canon in the game however, the series had to include it. The good news is that the directors did a good job of using Zombies with higher level thought processes.

My favorite parts of The Turn are definitely when Baxter goes full Bad Ass. I guess there is just some part of me that likes seeing slightly overweight people kick butt? I’ll have to see what my psychiatrist says about it.

Richard Baxter Goes Bad Ass

Jade of course finds herself face to face with the “Mother Zombie” but luckily she has a chainsaw for the fight which proves pivotal. Unfortunately for Jade she still finds herself cornered by the Zombies. Of course there is a box of grenades that just happen to be in the dead end room as well though. Wipes brow, not sure how she was getting out of that one otherwise.

Richard ends up finding Jade a minute later and they attempt to flee. This is where the slightly overweight guy ends up biting it (get it) because Jade can’t pull him up to safety. Richard ends up getting torn to pieces as Jade flees.

Throughout this we area also getting snippets of the “Old” timeline where Jade and her sister are dealing with Billie’s bite as well as the revelations that their father may not be the nicest guy in the world.

The Turn ends with Jade being captured by Umbrella. It ends with Jade looking up as an Umbrella soldiers pulls off their helmet. Based on Jade’s face, I’m guessing she just got reunited with her sister Billie.

Scoring Resident Evil The Turn

Resident Evil The Turn was really hard to score. If I cut out all the “Old” timeline scenes this was a 90. But that is like saying dinner was great if you ate around the roaches in the food right? I really am not a fan of the “Old” timeline scenes and would give them a 30. Because I’m trying to be fair I’m going to average the two scores. This leaves The Turn with a score of 60/100.

If you need your Resident Evil fix, I’d go back to the classics.

SeasonEpisodeEpisode NameScore
11Welcome to New Raccoon City80
12The Devil You Know45
13The Light77
14The Turn60
15Home Movies1
16Someone’s Little Girl25
17Parasite20
18Revelations50

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Resident Evil: Season 1, Episode 3

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Resident Evil The Light has Jade attempting a dangerous escape through the Chunnel. She is leading a small group of survivors in an attempt to escape Umbrella’s wrath.

Resident Evil

The story telling continues to jump back and forth between the current timeline and the backstory. They should have just concentrated on the current timeline with Jade running from Richard Baxter, played by Turlough Convery. Yes, I kind of recognized him but couldn’t place it until I looked at his IMDB page and realized I knew him from Killing Eve.

With Baxter hot on her heels, Jade is forced to make a risky escape through the Chunnel, only to have Baxter follow her there anyway. Of course Umbrella isn’t the only dangerous thing in the Chunnel and there are some nice action scenes as everyone ends up fighting for their survival.

I Hate Spiders

Compared to The Devil You Know, The Light picked up and felt much faster paced. There are multiple combat scenes and a few good moments of suspense. I still don’t like jumping back and forth between timelines. It seems overused and I think I’d actually like the episode more if I could just watch the “current timeline” version. Yes, I love Lance Reddick as Albert Wesker. Actually, I love almost every role he’s ever had. From The Wire to John Wick, how can you not appreciate the subtle intensity that Lance brings to every role he plays?

But…I just want to see the story progression when Jade is surviving in the Zombie infested wastelands. I would even be happy if they just limited the flashbacks to a very short clip explaining why something is the way it is. I don’t need a whole other storyline to explain the past.

Scoring Resident Evil The Light

Okay, rant over. I’m giving The Light a 77/100 as I felt like it was back on track after a slower Episode 2. There was more and better action and I happily watched it twice to make sure I didn’t miss any small details.

If you need your Resident Evil fix, I’d go back to the classics.

SeasonEpisodeEpisode NameScore
11Welcome to New Raccoon City80
12The Devil You Know45
13The Light77
14The Turn60
15Home Movies1
16Someone’s Little Girl25
17Parasite20
18Revelations50

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