Category: Wet Weather Survival Gear

Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat

TJ Provost 1 Comment

There is nothing worse than the sun in your eyes, except maybe sunburn on your nose. Which makes this Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat a must have to survive the sun. The brim on this UPF 50 Bucket Hat is perfect to keep the sun, and the rain off my glasses. If you have been to Florida, you know how quickly those two things can alternate.

I have one Hat that has now been to India twice, Florida six or seven times, and various other Caribbean islands. So I am confident that if you get these Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hats they will last. I also like that I can scrunch it up and put it in my pack without having to worry about destroying it.

I spend a good bit of time out in the woods, and I like the “bronze green” Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat for blending in. When I’m just having fun I prefer the “Sea Palm” Hat. The bordered edge looks cool in my humble opinion.

Don’t wait until your out in the sun with burnt retinas before you think about buying a UPF 50 Bucket Hat. Plan ahead and keep that sun off your face. Once your out in the sun burning its already too late. That goes double for when a natural disaster, or the Zombie Apocalypse strikes. It’s going to be too late to gear up once you actually need the gear. Plan ahead, make sure you have the gear you need to survive now!

Cooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat Scoring

If you plan on being outside this UPF 50 Bucket Hat is a key piece of survival gear. It can have a moderate impact on your survival and scores a 410/1000.

  • Cools to 30 degrees below average body temperature when wet!
  • Easy to fold small for packing or sticking in your back pocket.
  • Stay active longer, reduce risk of heat stroke.
  • 3’ brim and UPF 50 fabric offers excellent sun protection.
  • Machine washable.

Survival Clothing

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

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Insect Protection Net

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

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

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

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

Insect Protection Net Scoring

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

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

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

Survival Camping Gear

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

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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.