Category: Cold Weather Survival Gear

Firewood Splitter

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This Firewood Splitter is perfect for those days you need to split wood all day. I find it takes less effort to use than a splitting axe. It also means that as the day goes on and I get more tired, the risk of me cutting into my foot goes way down.

It doesn’t matter whether its winter or summer, you are going to need Firewood to boil water, cook, and stay warm. The amount of wood you need may change based on the season, but you are going to need to feed that fire no matter what.

When it comes to feeding your fire, this Firewood Splitter is a must have tool. It is safer than using an axe and means that you can put people on the firewood work detail you trust with a maul but not an axe.

Firewood Splitter Scoring

Yes, it is heavy, but most of us will be pulling up to our Survival Camp in a vehicle of some sort, and while this is heavy, it is worthy every ounce of its weight. Because it can also have a high impact on your chances of survival it scores a 730/1000.

  • Best way to effortlessly split firewood.
  • Faster and safer than using a dangerous axe, splitting maul or hatchet.
  • Modern and safe alternative to keep your fingers away from the blade.
  • Small and light enough to take anywhere!
  • Splitter and its blade designed to withstand years of abuse.

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.

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Tundra Ballistic Bib Overall

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My Tundra Ballistic Bib Overall has lasted years. I’ve worn it through snowstorms, sleet and freezing rain, and just bitterly cold days and it has kept me warm throughout. If you are going to be dealing with cold weather, you can’t go wrong by putting on this Tundra Ballistic Bib Overall.

When you order your Tundra Ballistic Bib Overall remember to check your size, and go one bigger, especially if you expect really cold weather. The reason? You want to leave room for layers. Don’t worry about them falling off. They have over the shoulder straps, so even if you need take a few layers off they won’t fall off.

Unless you want to freeze when you need to be outside for extended periods of time, these Overalls are critical. They are designed to be durable and are great for cold weather camping, hiking, and hunting. I love to shoot clays, and some of the best days I’ve had at the range are cold and wet. There is just nothing like being out when everyone else stayed home. It makes me feel like I have the whole place to myself.

Conclusion

When you need to stay warm in the coldest weather, be prepared for the snow and biting winds with these Tundra Ballistic Bib Overalls. I’ve found that paring these Overalls with my Columbia Watertight Jacket gives me protection down to below freezing. After that I switch out the lighter jacket for a winter jacket and heavy gloves and I’m good to go into the negative digits.

Be prepared for cold weather survival, keep a set of these Overalls with your gear!

  • 100% Nylon Thermalock Fabric.
  • 100% Polyester Ballisitic Oxford ThermaLock™ Fabric.
  • 85 Grams ThermaTech™ insulation that keeps warmth in and cold out.
  • Critical seams are sealed to keep you dry.
  • Built with reinforced seat, knees, friction and scuff guards.
  • Boot Gaiters form a seamless integration with boots to keep warmth in…and moisture out
  • 20″ Boot Zipper for easy on and off over boots
  • Articulated knees for comfort
  • Reflective webbing for safety and nighttime visibility

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.

Sherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket

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This Sherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket may be the perfect camping blanket. It is warm, durable, and the waterproof shell on the outside means that I can put it down on wet ground and not worry about it getting soaked through. I don’t care what season it is, I keep a Sherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket when I’m out camping, hiking, and hunting because hypothermia sucks. Even if its a warm day, a little bit of rain cand wind can rapidly leave you shivering. Nothing like a nice Camping Blanket to get and stay warm.

It also means that if the weather turns really nasty I can wrap it around me like a cloak with the Waterproof shell facing out. If thing get nasty, and sometimes that is a surprise, you’ll be glad you have this Camping Blanket.

Be prepared, keep Camping Blanket with your gear and in your vehicle. The person you save may be a loved!

  • 100% waterproof backing.
  • Perfect outdoor blanket for all outdoor activities.
  • Incredibly durable water and windproof backing.
  • Warm as a wool throw and as insulated as a winter jacket.

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.

Vehicle Snow Shovel

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This Vehicle Snow Shovel is a must have for every one of my vehicles. When I gave my old cars to my boys they inherited the Snow Shovels in them. If you are going up into the high country, or just live where it snows, this is a critical survival item.

Why do you need this Vehicle Snow Shovel? If you get plowed in how else are you going to get yourself out without calling for help? Worse, what if you get stranded on a remote road? Your gas is only going to last so long. Don’t waste it. Dig yourself a shelter, and save the gas to use the heater when you really need it.

Because this Vehicle Snow Shovel only weighs 1.3lbs it is also perfect for camping and hiking. I’ve been on hikes where two feet of snow has fallen in the space of a few hours on the trail. It is really hard to start a fire and get warm if you can’t dig down to earth. Need a windbreak? You better have this Snow Shovel strapped to your backpack or you are going to get frost bite digging with your hands.

  • 3 Piece collapsible design.
  • Constructed of durable high-quality light aluminum.
  • Weighs just1.3 lbs.
  • Adjusts from 21” to 26” to 32”.

Vehicle Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactVehicle GearBack Seat Gun Rack920Back Seat Gun Rack$26
High Survival ImpactVehicle GearVehicle Snow Shovel800Vehicle Snow Shovel$32
High Survival ImpactVehicle GearFuel Transfer Pump Kit526Fuel Transfer Pump Kit$12
High Survival ImpactVehicle GearHickory Stick Tire Thumper509Hickory Stick Tire Thumper$20
High Survival ImpactVehicle GearHeavy Duty Tire Repair Kit505Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit$25
High Survival ImpactVehicle GearNATO Steel Fuel Cans503NATO Steel Fuel Cans$100
High Survival ImpactVehicle GearDC Air Compressor Tire Inflator500DC Air Compressor Tire Inflator$30
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearInflatable Kayak271Inflatable Kayak$540
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearTire Traction Pads256Tire Traction Pads$100
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearHi Lift Jack230Hi-Lift Jack$93
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearPortable Power Bank Jump Starter229Portable Power Bank Jump Starter$200
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearTow Strap228Tow Strap$55
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearElectric Winch226Electric Winch$290
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearHitch Mount Cargo Carrier224Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier$200
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearHigh Power Light Bar223High Power Light Bar$72
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle Gear200W Car Power Inverter219200W Car Power Inverter$20
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearVehicle Camera System216Vehicle Camera System$280
Moderate Survival ImpactVehicle GearGarage Door Screens210Garage Door Screens$50
Low Survival ImpactVehicle GearTire Foam Diversion Safe186Tire Foam Diversion Safe$17
Low Survival ImpactVehicle GearTool Roll184Tool Roll$25
Low Survival ImpactVehicle GearBulk 55-60 Gallon Trash Bags173Bulk 55-60 Gallon Trash Bags$38
Low Survival ImpactVehicle Gear5 Gallon Bucket Toilet555 Gallon Bucket Toilet$40
Low Survival ImpactVehicle GearBlackout Window Film1Blackout Window Film$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.

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.

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.