Category: Survival Camping Gear

Trail Shoes

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When it comes to kicking off a hike and staying comfortable for the long term I trust these Trail Shoes. They are comfortable, durable, and at around 14 Ounces I can keep them in my pack when Heavy Duty Boots are called for. They are light, comfortable, and allow me the option of running in comfort if I need to.

Pre apocalypse, that makes them perfect for when you want to cover ground quickly or just get some cardio in. Maybe you have a pickup scheduled at the trail head and you took too much time enjoying nature. Now you have to make that time up. Much easier to that in these Shoes than in hiking boots!

Post apocalypse, these Trail Shoes are perfect for when you have a long walk ahead, which just might turn into a run. Take care of your feet! If you can’t move you are dead!

Trail Shoes Scoring

These Trail Shoes can have a High Impact on your survival and score 891/1000. Vehicles are going to stop running quickly when the big one hits. Your feet are going to be your primary mechanism to get around. You better take care of them!

  • Leather and Textile
  • Imported
  • Rubber sole
  • Combination suede leather, mesh and webbing.
  • Omni-Tech waterproof breathable seam-sealed membrane bootie construction.
  • Techlite lightweight midsole for long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return.
  • Omni-Grip non-marking traction rubber.

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.

See the one thousand items of Survival Gear you need to survive the Apocalypse!

Bushcraft Knife

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The first time I held this Bushcraft Knife I fell in love with it. My buddy slapped his Knife into my hand and I knew I had to have one. The weight, and the feel in my hand was perfect. It was also raining and the fact that even with wet hands I never once thought I was going to lose my grip made this an easy choice. If you see me on the trail you will see this Bushcraft Knife on my belt.

I’ve used mine to shave kindling to start fires, process small game, and cut everything from ropes to clothing. A buddy fell and thought he’d broken his shin. We were a four hour hike from the nearest vehicle. I cut his pant leg off below the knee and thankfully there was no bone sticking out from the meat of his leg. I used this Knife and a rock to cut down two saplings and the rest of our group took turns dragging him back to our vehicles. One x-ray later and he was on crouches – but thankfully no permanent damage.

Pre disaster this Knife is a true multi tool. It holds an edge and is durable. You can’t go wrong putting it on your belt.

Post disaster this Knife is not just a multi tool but also a self defense tool. Knives don’t run out of ammo. They are quiet. If you need to defend yourself make sure you always have a last line of defense!

Bushcraft Knife Scoring

This Bushcraft Knife can have a High Impact on your survival and scores 825/1000.

How does this Bushcraft Knife compare to my Fixed Blade Knife? The major difference is their utility. The Fixed Blade Knife is really a self defense tool and isn’t as useful when it comes to camping and hiking for everyday use. The Bushcraft Knife is a true camping, hiking, and hunting tool, as well as being a self defense tool. Of course, you do pay for that extra utility.

  • Fixed blade knife with 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) thick carbon steel blade with anti-corrosive black coating
  • Blade length: 6.75″ (171 mm); Blade thickness: 0.125″ (3.2 mm); Total length: 11.6″ (295mm); Weight: 8.8 oz. (249g)
  • Ergonomic rubber handle with high-friction grip
  • MOLLE-compatible sheath of heavy-duty Nylon with snap closure
  • Limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty
  • Made in Sweden

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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Air Horn

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This Air Horn is everything from a security device to a multi functional tool. It is a must have safety item for hikers and campers. Why? Because it doesn’t need cell service or rely on radio waves. Basically that means it works wherever you are.

My first bit of advice is that if you are out in the great outdoors with kids, or just people who don’t routinely adventure out into the wilderness, give each of them an Air Horn. It will scare off most wild creatures. But more importantly, it is an easy way to signal if they get lost. Make sure they know what to do. Stop moving. The only reason to move is to find water or shelter. Blow the horn every fifteen minutes. If they hear a return blast, reply. That will let the rescue party find you!

This Air Horn is also a great home defense tool. If someone is trying to break into your house or creeping around your camp site, guess what will get 9/10ths of those people running? You got it, a few blasts of an Air Horn will scare off most creepers. If you are anywhere near other people, it will get them up to help you as well. The other, sad reality, is that the people who don’t run off are likely there for bad reasons. So don’t hesitate if they keep coming. Once you confirm they are a threat, don’t hesitate to use as much force as needed to stop them.

I also keep an Air Horn in my vehicle. Want to flag down help? A few blasts of an Air Horn really gets people’s attention.

The other reason I love my Air Horn is my ability to set up harmless traps. Want to be alerted when someone comes through the woods at the back of your property? A few eye bolts, cables, and a little Air Horn configuration and you have a harmless alarm trap. It also has the bonus of scaring off most would be intruders.

Air Horn Scoring

This Air Horn can have a High Impact on your survival and scores 700/1000 on the survival scale. Buy one for every vehicle you own and one for each member of your hiking group. When you realize you need them, you will be glad you have them!

  • 115dB horn can be heard up to ½ mile (805 m) away.
  • Great for boating, camping, and hiking.
  • Reduce the risk of bear attacks!
  • Periodic blasts warn animal and offer a louder alternative to bear bells.
  • Prevents you from startling wildlife into aggressive/defensive behavior.
  • Compact horn; fits in pocket, backpack, or glove compartment.
  • Simply press the button to sound horn!
  • Loud horn can alert other hikers, or search party if stranded, injured, or lost.
  • Great for boaters in fog conditions – meets U.S. Coast Guard recommendations for boats up to 39’ (12 m).
  • Each horn can sound up to 50 ¼-second blasts or up to 25 ½-second blasts.
ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearBreaching Tool929Breaching Tool$400
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearDoor Bar927Door Bar$95
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearWeapon Mounted Light926Weapon Mounted Light$120
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearFlex Cuffs925Flex Cuffs$13
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearHammerhead Cane918Hammerhead Cane$125
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearBrass Cane911Brass Cane$36
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearCold Steel Defense Baseball Bat909Cold Steel Defense Baseball Bat$25
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearCondor Golok Machete908Condor Golok Machete$98
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearTwo Handed Machete907Two Handed Machete$50
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearRazor Wire906Razor Wire$77
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearPepper Gel Spray890Pepper Gel Spray$15
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearHidden Compartment Shelf885Hidden Compartment Shelf$105
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearBiometric Locking Gun Safe880Biometric Locking Gun Safe$110
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearMossy Oak Crossbow815Mossy Oak Crossbow$435
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearSurvival Whistle807Survival Whistle$8
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearAnti Kick Deadbolt Strike Plate784Anti Kick Deadbolt Strike Plate$30
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearShotgun Ammo Cartridge Pouch765Shotgun Ammo Cartridge Pouch$14
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearTactical Vest740Tactical Vest$136
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearVehicle Handgun Mount735Vehicle Handgun Mount$50
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearAir Horn700Air Horn$12
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearOne Handed Axe675One Handed Axe$77
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearChicken Wire602Chicken Wire$88
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearThrowing Tomahawks601Throwing Tomahawks$56
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearCyclone Spear556Cyclone Spear$105
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearDamascus Folded Steel Katana555Damascus Folded Steel Katana$190
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearRungu Club534Rungu Club$55
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearWireless Alarm Kit529Wireless Alarm Kit$140
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearLock-It Block-It528Lock-It Block-It$30
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearWaterproof Maps522Waterproof Maps$15
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearConstruction/Framing Nails521Construction/Framing Nails$9
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearKinetic Projectile Launcher508Kinetic Projectile Launcher$410
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearRecurve Bow365Recurve Bow$113
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearWindow Restrictors280Window Restrictors$34
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearSpeakeasy Door Grill With Viewing Door278Speakeasy Door Grill With Viewing Door$45
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearFixed Blade Knife251Fixed Blade Knife$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearLightweight Riot Helmet249Lightweight Riot Helmet$41
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearChainmail Shirt246Chainmail Shirt$200
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearSelf Defense Umbrella240Self Defense Umbrella$133
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearGun Magnets238Gun Magnets$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearConcealment End Table237Concealment End Table$105
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearTactical Axe Hiking Staff234Tactical Axe Hiking Staff$106
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearSelf Defense Siren233Self Defense Siren$36
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearFirearm Gun Safe222Firearm Gun Safe$70
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearHide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock194Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock$8
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearFolding Pocket Knife193Folding Pocket Knife$36
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearSheepsfoot Knife175Sheepsfoot Knife$45
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearBook Safe104Book Safe$14
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearPrivacy Window Film95Privacy Window Film$25
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival GearWall Mounted Gun Holders51Wall Mounted Gun Holders$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.

See the one thousand items you need to survive the Apocalypse!

Utility Bucket

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If you have ever had one of the big box store buckets crack under you, or rupture when you dropped it in the cold, then you know whey I’ve moved my bucket related tasks to this Impact Resistant Utility Bucket. I have abused my Utility Bucket in the blazing sun and the freezing cold and while it does have some scratches after years of use I know it is there when I need it? Could I destroy it? I’m not sure I could without doing something scary or dumb.

I trust this Utility Bucket to hold my gear and take a beating when moving anything from rocks to water, I know it will survive in the back of my vehicle through the seasons, because you never know when you will need a Bucket and maybe some TP. I just make sure I don’t reuse that bucket for moving drinking water, feed, or any other food products!

Utility Bucket Scoring

This Utility Bucket can have a Low Impact on your survival and scores 180/1000.

Don’t let the number fool you. Being on the list of top thousand survival gear items is a big deal. Just being on the list makes this critical gear.

  • Bearfoot non-slip ring no slipping, no sliding, and it’s non marking
  • Lipgrip handle makes carrying your catch seem like less of a chore
  • Food safe just in case
  • Designed for easy hauling and comfortable carrying
  • Impact-resistant and virtually indestructible

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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Aluminum Camping Cookware Set

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This Aluminum Camping Cookware Set is perfect for hiking and camping. It is lightweight and easy to clean. When you are on the move you want to make sure you keep your tools as light as possible. Whether its car camping or just hiking out to the lake, this Cookware Set will serve you well for years to come. Which is one of the reasons these are the Pots & Pans with my camping gear. I keep another set at my Bolt Hole. They work just as well inside as out, and they will likely last longer than I do.

Post apocalypse you may need to move around. Maybe that is to escape scavengers or hordes of the undead, or may it’s just because you picked over all the nearby cars and homes. Whatever the case it is always good to keep your gear light and mobile.

Aluminum Camping Cookware Set Scoring

This Aluminum Camping Cookware Set can have a Moderate Impact on your survival and scores 273/1000.

Don’t let the number fool you. Being on the list of top thousand survival gear items is a big deal. Just being on the list makes this critical gear.

  • This camping cook set is designed for four or five people
  • Quick heat transfer save time and fuel
  • All items put together into a compact mesh package for transport
  • Made from Hard anodized non-stick aluminum which makes for easy cleaning and healthy cooking
  • Perfect for hiking, camping indoor and outdoor cooks

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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Backpacking Trowel

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I love my Backpacking Trowel. It is one of those all purpose tools that I can’t imagine heading out onto the trail without. My top two uses for this Trowel are to dig cat holes (single use latrines) and to dig out a shallow pit for fires. I don’t want to risk my fire spreading if the wind picks up and putting the pit below grade is the first step to keep that from happening. I’ve also used this Trowel to chip ice away from streams to get to flowing water as well as to saw and chop through small branches. That cutting ability comes in handy when I need a pole arm to stick this Trowel on to turn it into a spear.

I also keep one of these in my vehicle. It is an awesome bit of Hidden Survival Gear. No one blinks or thinks twice when they see it in my vehicle. If they do ask I tell them I use it to dig cat holes or spread salt when the way is icy. The cat hole part is true, but the real reason I keep this Trowel in my vehicle is because I can stick it on the end of a pole and make a spear.

Be prepared, survive!!!!

Backpacking Trowel Scoring

This Backpacking Trowel can have a Moderate Impact on your survival and scores 272/1000 on the survival scale.

Don’t let the number fool you. Being on the list of top thousand survival gear items is a big deal. Just being on the list makes this critical gear.

  • Survival Trowel with Many Functions!
  • Excellent all-around digger!
  • Contains a Shovel Blade, Saw, Ruler, Nail Extractor, Hex Wrench and Paracord.
  • Can be used as a spare tent stake on a windy day.
  • Be prepared for anything!
  • Includes a convenient carrying pouch with a belt loop!
  • Includes 9ft of paracord!
  • Fabricated from Stainless Steel!

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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Pop Up Privacy Tent

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There is a great swimming spot up by my Uncles property in the Poconos – sometimes there are people there, and sometimes we have it all to ourselves. In either case, this Pop Up Privacy Tent is awesome. We often take friends and family up there – and this Privacy Tent lets people get changed without worrying about putting themselves on display.

This Privacy Tent is also a must have if you are car camping or going to a field party. A lot of times the “facilities” leave something to be desired, but with this Privacy Tent you can set up a shower Solar Shower or an Emergency Bucket Toilet and still have some privacy.

Pop Up Privacy Tent Scoring

This Pop Up Privacy Tent can have a Low Impact on your survival and scores 182/1000.

Don’t let the number fool you. Being on the list of top thousand survival gear items is a big deal. Just being on the list makes this critical gear.

  • Convenient and easy to use.
  • Perfect for the beach, road trips, and campground.
  • Easily add privacy to you privy!
  • Folds down into a compact size.
  • Made of tear-proof polyester.
  • Waterproof and ultraviolet-proof.
  • Two small zippered window for ventilation.
  • Built-in pockets to store personal belongings.
  • Large zippered door for easy entry and exit.

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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Extreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves

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These Extreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves are always bundled up with my camp cooking gear. When I was a kid we had a janky charcoal grill that we would cook on all summer. The grill was bent a little out of shape due to how often it had been knocked over. Because of that, the grill grate would sometimes fall through onto the coals. I would have killed to have these Gloves back then!

These Extreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves are also great for everyday cooking, and camping. If you are cooking with cast iron or oven save pots and pans, these are key cooking gear. Even a few extra minutes on high heat can ruin a good meal. Don’t risk letting yourself or your food get burnt, keep your Oven Mitts at the ready to save the day!

Extreme Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves Scoring

These Heat Resistant BBQ Gloves can have a Low Impact on your survival and score 183/1000 on the survival scale.

Don’t let the number fool you. Being on the list of top thousand survival gear items is a big deal. Just being on the list makes this critical gear.

  • Don’t get burnt!
  • 11 Inches long.
  • 500 degree durable with a thick cotton & silicone double layer.
  • Outstanding insulation gloves that fits large and small hands alike.

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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Water Purification Tablets

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I first used Water Purification Tablets like these 40 years go. Yes, I feel old. When I was younger I did a lot of hiking on the Appalachian Trail and it wasn’t possible to carry a weekend’s worth, much less a week’s worth of water. That mean refilling canteens from streams and springs. I’ve seen what happens to people who don’t use Purification Tablets while camping, and when overseas. A buddy thought I was being paranoid when I would use these Purification Tablets on bottled water in India. Water we were buying from roadside stands and vendors while exploring the country. I suspected they would refill the bottles and put new caps on them. I opened them and threw a Purification Tablet in each. My buddy didn’t. That resulted in us having to stop so he could squat every half hour on the drive back? It was a very long six hour drive back to our hotel.

I keep a bottle of these Purification Tablets in my Medical Pouch as well as with my Camping Gear. Clean Water is critical for survival. That means having a multi layered strategy to make sure you have the Water you need to drink and cook with.

Plan for the worst. It’s really hard to fight for survival if your clenching your cheeks together because of diarrhea.

Water Purification Tablets Scoring

These Water Purification Tablets are a critical layer of your strategy to make sure you have all the Clean Water you need to survive. They can have an Extreme Impact on your survival score a 922/1000.

  • Makes questionable water bacteriologically suitable to drink within 35 minutes
  • Effective against Giardia lamblia when used as directed
  • Water purification for camping, hiking, travel and natural disasters
  • Used by military and emergency organizations worldwide

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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Emergency Blanket

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I don’t care if its winter, spring, fall or summer, I have an Emergency Blanket in my pack. I’ve been stuck in cold rain showers in the heat of summer that have left me shivering with blue lips. Without an Emergency Blanket I would have suffered and have a severely reduced ability to move once the rain stopped. Even in warm weather it is possible to get hypothermia. In any other season, and this Emergency Blanket becomes a true must have survival item. In cold weather, having this Emergency Blanket can mean the difference between freezing to death and surviving another day.

I also love how this Blanket is double sided. If I’m freezing to death and waiting for a rescue, the silver reflective side is going to be showing. I keep one with my camping gear, hunting gear, and another in my Vehicle in case I’m the one making the rescue.

On the other hand – if I’m freezing but hiding from scavengers I can wrap myself up and have the olive green or black side exposed to help me stay hidden.

Emergency Blanket Scoring

This Emergency Blanket can have an Extreme Impact on your survival and scores 921/1000 on the survival scale. Don’t freeze to death. Keep an Emergency Blanket with your gear at all times.

  • Extra large (5’ x 7’) double-sided color survival blankets.
  • Only 2 oz per blanket.
  • Perfect for hiking, preppers, first aid.
  • Waterproof and reflects up to 90% of body heat to prevent hypothermia,
  • Massive 7×5 foot emergency blanket..

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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