Folding Shovel

This Folding Shovel is a true multi tool. I keep one in my vehicle. It folds up takes no space but lets me dig out when I need to. I’ve used it to dig everything from ice, snow, mud, and sand out from around my tires. I keep the second one with my camping gear. I like to go off the beaten trail and that means digging a cat hole when I need to go the bathroom. To be honest, I’ve used this Shovel to dig cat holes while driving as well. There are long stretches of road without rest stops and when you have to go you have to go.

This Shovel is also perfect to dig a fire pit. Obviously when its time to leave this Shovel also lets me make sure my fire is safely out. All important details when hiking and camping in dry weather.

When there is snow on the ground this Shovel is also great at digging down to the ground. That’s important so your fire doesn’t put itself out as well as for survival. Snow is a great insulator and you are much better off being surrounded by it and out of the wind than laying on top of it.

Lasly, this Folding Shovel also makes an excellent weapon. If it comes to hand to hand combat this Shovel works well as a mace and a cutting weapon.

Folding Shovel Scoring

This Shovel has a moderate impact on your survival and scores a 227/1000.

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.

  • 18.25 inch full length.
  • 24.5 ounces.
  • 10 inches in length when folded.

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.

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

5 Gallon Bucket Toilet

It is really easy to forget about the basics. Many would-be survivors focus on weapons and security, but forget about the simple things like this 5 Gallon Bucket Toilet. I keep one in my vehicle, and fill the bucket with a box of trash bags, Wet Wipes, and paper towels. Nobody really notices a bucket in a vehicle but this 5 Gallon Toilet has saved me more than once.

I’ve been up in the mountains on a logging roads when a few cups of coffee kick in and driving back to the closest bathroom just isn’t realistic. Sure, I could just squat in the woods, but the reality is that I’m getting older, and this is just much easier to use – for me, and usually for kids as well. Yes, get this 5 Gallon Toilet for the elderly and the young – and trust me when I say you’ll thank me when you need to use it.

Put a trash bag into the 5 Gallon Toilet, do your business, tie it up and be about the rest of your non business business.

5 Gallon Bucket Toilet Scoring

How do this 5 Gallon Bucket Toilet stack up against the Portable Toilet? The major difference is size and comfort. The Portable Toilet is larger, but more comfortable. It is also less self contained though. It is perfect for a camp, but not quite as easily used in tight spaces. Because of that, this 5 Gallon Bucket Toilet scores just a bit higher, but each has their place. I’d prefer the Portable Toilet for a camp, and this 5 Gallon Bucket Toilet for my vehicle and other space constrained locations.

This Bucket Toilet can have a low impact on your survival and scores a 55/1000.

  • Compatible with reliance’s standard Double doodle bag
  • Weight: 3.00lbs
  • Economically priced portable toilet
  • 5-gallon (20-liter) capacity
  • Simple bucket style design; traditional snap-on lid
  • Great for hunting, fishing and camping expeditions
  • Also handy to have for disaster preparedness

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.

Portable Toilet

This Portable Toilet is a perfect upgrade any campsite. Sure, leaning against a tree is classic and rustic, but its not very dignified. With this Toilet you can set up a privy and ensure both privacy as well as a central location to collect waste. That means that you can dig one trench and bury your waste or if you can’t dig a trench you can use trash bags.

When I was younger I would just find a tree off the main trail and dig a cat hole. Two things changed as I got older. The first was my knees and back. This Portable Toilet is way more comfortable to use. The second was getting married and having kids. They would go camping, but none of them were going to dig a cat hole and lean against a tree.

This Portable Toilet is also great for road trips. When nature calls and you are a few hundred miles from a rest stop its easy to throw a trash bag in and do your business.

Portable Toilet Scoring

This Portable Toilet may be a creature comfort when disaster strikes but I highly recommend it. It can have a low impact on your survival and scores a 12/1000.

  • Designed To Be Both Portable and Light-Weight.
  • Just 3.5 Lbs.
  • Perfect for camping, long car trips, code brown emergencies.
  • Supports up to approximately 250 Lbs. of body weight.

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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