Tree Stand

This Tree Stand is the perfect way to put food on your table. If you are looking for a high quality Climbing Stand this is the piece of gear for you. It is light enough to carry anywhere so you can go off the beaten path or just carry it to your favorite spot. I keep a Folding Saw strapped to mine so when I go up a new tree I can clean up any small limbs that need to be trimmed.

So why is this in the Food & Cooking Category? I don’t hunt anything I’m not going to eat. That is true now and it will be true forever. Having the ability to provide food post disaster is going to be a key survival skill. When the grocery stores are empty are you going to be eating or starving?

Post disaster this Tree Stand also serves a very real security function. Scavengers are a surety. I hope there will be hordes of Zombies as well. With a few of these Stands around the perimeter I’ll have a safe place for my watchman to sit while also giving them an amazing field of vision.

Tree Stand Scoring

This Tree Stand can have a High Impact on your survival and scores a 806/1000. It is both a security tool as well as a critical way to put food on your table. When a disaster takes out our normal way of life these are going to be two very important attributes for any piece of survival gear.

When disaster strikes this Hunting Stand means you get to keep eating!

  • Weighs 22 pounds, holds 300 pounds.
  • Features FasTrack system for stand accessories.
  • Cable system for even faster and easier tree attachment.
  • One-piece wrap-around armpad fully covers front rail and armrests.
  • Climbs trees 8” – 20” in diameter.

Food/Cooking Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking975High-Capacity Water Filter SystemHigh-Capacity Water Filter System$120
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking970LifeStraw with Gravity BagLifeStraw with Gravity Bag$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking915LifeStraw Personal Water FilterLifeStraw Personal Water Filter$18
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking910Emergency Survival Water PouchesEmergency Survival Water Pouches$34
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking902Mojave Hydration BackpackMojave Hydration Backpack$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking901Collapsible 2 QT Water CanteenCollapsible 2 QT Water Canteen$22
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking870Long Grain White RiceLong Grain White Rice$59
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking806Tree StandTree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking802Southwest Chili MixSouthwest Chili Mix$37
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking80115 Day Food Supply15 Day Food Supply$70
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking762Dehydrated Potato ShredsDehydrated Potato Shreds$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking725Tundra Portable Wheeled CoolerTundra Portable Wheeled Cooler$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking656Butter PowderButter Powder$20
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking655Dehydrated Chopped OnionsDehydrated Chopped Onions$12
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking517Peanut Butter PowderPeanut Butter Powder$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking514Titanium Pot Backpacking MugTitanium Pot Backpacking Mug$51
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking350Gatorade Powder PacketsGatorade Powder Packets$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking301Gas/Electric Chest FreezerGas/Electric Chest Freezer$1650
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking259Portable Butane StovePortable Butane Stove$35
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking250YETI Rambler Half Gallon JugYETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug
$100
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking232Titanium Ice PickTitanium Ice Pick$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking2146 Gallon Water Containers6 Gallon Water Containers$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking192Titanium Hip FlaskTitanium Hip Flask$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking191YETI Rambler 14 oz MugYETI Rambler 14 oz Mug$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking189Cookware Mess KitCookware Mess Kit$56
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking103Rootbeer Can Diversion SafeRootbeer Can Diversion Safe$13
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking50Fishing Rod StorageFishing Rod Storage<br />
$22
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking26Titanium Spork And SpoonTitanium 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.

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

Neck Warmer

When the wind is blowing this Neck Warmer makes all the difference between feeling that chill down to my bones versus staying warm and comfy. I do a lot of walking, and try not to let the weather stop me, rain, shine, hot, or cold. When it comes to cold, this Neck Warmer is a must have piece of Cold Weather Survival Gear. I’ve been on hikes where this Warmer was the only thing that let me keep on the move. The wind was just howling and while I was bundled up, the Warmer is what kept me from having frostbite on my neck and face. When the wind is so cold it burns, you will be glad you have this Warmer.

In a real disaster social norms are going to disintegrate. When the weather is cold these Warmers let your survival group hide their faces. That is helpful on a couple of levels. The first is that it keeps you warm. The second is that it lets you hide your face. It’s hard for someone to track you or spread rumors if they don’t actually know who they met on the trail. The third is that it hides details you may not want potential adversaries to have. How many teens and young women do you have in your group? Those seem like minor details now but post major disaster the scavengers will want to target weak groups who may also have people who meet a specific demographic. Don’t disclose anything you don’t have to.

  • 100% Acrylic
  • Imported
  • Double layer fleece
  • Washable neck
  • Soft and warm

Neck Warmer Scoring

This Neck Warmer can have a Low Impact on your survival and scores a 66/1000. It gets points for being super critical in the wrong cold weather situations and loses points for having a bit of a niche use.

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 Clothing

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing805Columbia Watertight JacketColumbia Watertight Jacket$50
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing515Waterproof /Windproof Rain PantsWaterproof /Windproof Rain Pants$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing511Winter Leather GlovesWinter Leather Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing504Light Hiking SocksLight Hiking Socks$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing470Tundra Ballistic Bib OverallTundra Ballistic Bib Overall$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing410Cooling UPF 50 Bucket HatCooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing405UPF 50+ Sun BandanaUPF 50+ Sun Bandana$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing400Leather Work GlovesLeather Work Gloves$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing305BDU/ACU Cargo PantsBDU/ACU Cargo Pants
$45
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing255Evaporative Cooling TowelEvaporative Cooling Towel$8
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing244Rain PonchoRain Poncho$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing243Ski JacketSki Jacket$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing242Winter Hat with BrimWinter Hat with Brim$19
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing225UPF 50+ Sun Protection HoodieUPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing205Snake GaitersSnake Gaiters$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing200UPF 50+ Fishing GlovesUPF 50+ Fishing Gloves$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing196Travel BeltTravel Belt$25
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing190Hiking ShortsHiking Shorts$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing66Neck WarmerNeck Warmer<br />
$17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing65Money Clip KnifeMoney Clip Knife$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing52Sewing KitSewing Kit$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing20Stainless Steel ChainStainless 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!

Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants

When the wind picks up the weather turns foul you will be glad you have these Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants. There is nothing worse than hiking in wet weather without Rain Pants. Your upper body is nice and dry but your legs get soaked. My Columbia Jacket is awesome but it just sheds all the water onto my legs in the rain. Thankfully you can just keep these Rain Pants in your bag and when the weather turns nasty you can slip them on. These Rain Pants will both keep you dry and keep the wind from biting into you. Even in warm weather a cold rain can sap your strength if you are not careful.

Besides the obvious use when its raining, these Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants are also awesome after it stops. If you are hiking through wet vegetation you don’t have to worry about getting soaked from transfer. I also wear them in leech country. I keep a few rubber bands in my bag to synch around my ankles and I’m good to go.

These Rain Pants are also great at cutting through the wind. Even when its warm, if the wind is whipping, it is easy to catch a chill. That makes these Rain Pants an important bit of Wet Weather Gear.

Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants Scoring

These Waterproof /Windproof Rain Pants can have a High Impact on your survival and score a 515/1000.

  • Perfect for hiking, camping, cycling, fishing, and traveling.
  • Breathability rating: 5000g/m2/24hr.
  • Waterproof Rating: 5000mm.
  •  Waterproof fabric and fully seam-sealed and welded.
  • Provides excellent waterproof protection.

Survival Clothing

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing805Columbia Watertight JacketColumbia Watertight Jacket$50
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing515Waterproof /Windproof Rain PantsWaterproof /Windproof Rain Pants$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing511Winter Leather GlovesWinter Leather Gloves$28
High Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing504Light Hiking SocksLight Hiking Socks$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing470Tundra Ballistic Bib OverallTundra Ballistic Bib Overall$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing410Cooling UPF 50 Bucket HatCooling UPF 50 Bucket Hat$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing405UPF 50+ Sun BandanaUPF 50+ Sun Bandana$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing400Leather Work GlovesLeather Work Gloves$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing305BDU/ACU Cargo PantsBDU/ACU Cargo Pants
$45
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing255Evaporative Cooling TowelEvaporative Cooling Towel$8
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing244Rain PonchoRain Poncho$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing243Ski JacketSki Jacket$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing242Winter Hat with BrimWinter Hat with Brim$19
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing225UPF 50+ Sun Protection HoodieUPF 50+ Sun Protection Hoodie$27
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing205Snake GaitersSnake Gaiters$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing200UPF 50+ Fishing GlovesUPF 50+ Fishing Gloves$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing196Travel BeltTravel Belt$25
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing190Hiking ShortsHiking Shorts$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing66Neck WarmerNeck Warmer<br />
$17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing65Money Clip KnifeMoney Clip Knife$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing52Sewing KitSewing Kit$23
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Clothing20Stainless Steel ChainStainless 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!

Titanium Pot Backpacking Mug

I have cooked so many meals in this Titanium Pot Backpacking Mug. It is the perfect size for me to make a one pot meal in and light enough that I can take it anywhere. Need to boil water? Not a problem. Want to make a huge cup of coffee? This 900ml Mug has you covered. This Pot/Mug hits that perfect goldilocks zone of size. It is big enough to make something for two, but its also perfect if you are just cooking for yourself. It has a lid and a carry bag so you can strap it to the outside of your pack if you are tight on space. If you are weighing every ounce, or just want a piece of gear that will last forever, choosing this Titanium Mug is easy.

I am a huge fan of Valtcan gear. I’ve had a few flasks over the years and they all eventually resulted in some alteration of whatever I put in them, but the Valtcan flask is non reactive as its Titanium. They make quality products, which is why I was so excited to purchase this Titanium Pot Backpacking Mug. It is perfect for its designed use – which is heating up and then drinking fluids, soups, food while camping and hiking. However, it is also freezing cold out, and I keep one in my vehicle stuffed with a bit of fire starter gear – because if my family or myself get stuck out on the highway in the snow, we will be able to start a fire, and heat up some water at the very least.

Titanium Pot Backpacking Mug Scoring

This Titanium Pot Backpacking Mug can have a High Impact on your survival and scores a 514/1000. Clean water is critical to survival and this Pot/Mug makes boiling water easy and simple. It is also an excellent cooking vessel.

As far as I am concerned you can never go wrong with anything that Valtcan makes.

  • 100% Titanium camping pot mug.
  • 900 ml or 34 fl oz with Lid and mesh bag.
  • Efficient water Boiling.
  • Ultra lightweight for camping, bush craft.

Food/Cooking Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking975High-Capacity Water Filter SystemHigh-Capacity Water Filter System$120
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking970LifeStraw with Gravity BagLifeStraw with Gravity Bag$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking915LifeStraw Personal Water FilterLifeStraw Personal Water Filter$18
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking910Emergency Survival Water PouchesEmergency Survival Water Pouches$34
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking902Mojave Hydration BackpackMojave Hydration Backpack$35
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking901Collapsible 2 QT Water CanteenCollapsible 2 QT Water Canteen$22
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking870Long Grain White RiceLong Grain White Rice$59
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking806Tree StandTree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking802Southwest Chili MixSouthwest Chili Mix$37
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking80115 Day Food Supply15 Day Food Supply$70
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking762Dehydrated Potato ShredsDehydrated Potato Shreds$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking725Tundra Portable Wheeled CoolerTundra Portable Wheeled Cooler$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking656Butter PowderButter Powder$20
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking655Dehydrated Chopped OnionsDehydrated Chopped Onions$12
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking517Peanut Butter PowderPeanut Butter Powder$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking514Titanium Pot Backpacking MugTitanium Pot Backpacking Mug$51
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking350Gatorade Powder PacketsGatorade Powder Packets$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking301Gas/Electric Chest FreezerGas/Electric Chest Freezer$1650
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking259Portable Butane StovePortable Butane Stove$35
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking250YETI Rambler Half Gallon JugYETI Rambler Half Gallon Jug
$100
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking232Titanium Ice PickTitanium Ice Pick$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking2146 Gallon Water Containers6 Gallon Water Containers$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking192Titanium Hip FlaskTitanium Hip Flask$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking191YETI Rambler 14 oz MugYETI Rambler 14 oz Mug$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking189Cookware Mess KitCookware Mess Kit$56
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking103Rootbeer Can Diversion SafeRootbeer Can Diversion Safe$13
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking50Fishing Rod StorageFishing Rod Storage<br />
$22
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Food/Cooking26Titanium Spork And SpoonTitanium 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.

9-Hour Candles

The best part of these 9-Hour Candles is they ever run out of batteries. I can throw them on a shelf, in a pack, or even store them in my vehicle as long as its not too ridiculously hot, and that means I’ll always have a source of light and a little bit of heat when I need it. That means if I get snowed in while trying to drive to my cabin I can actually heat the cab, and have light to see by. All because I was smart enough to plan ahead!

The electric grid is going to be one of the first major infrastructure items to go out in a disaster. When that happens for a day or two you can use the juice you’ve already got stored in your devices. What are you going to do when the lights go out for a few months? Or for ever? Flashlights are great but there are times when your electricity is going to be better used for other devices like radios and GPS units.

Better to go old school with these 9-Hour Candles and save your power for other devices.

9-Hour Candles Scoring

These 9-Hour Candles can have a High Impact on your survival and score a 535/1000. Light is critical to survival. It’s hard to do everything from book to go to the bathroom without lights. Know what I mean?

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.

  • 9-hour white wax candles.
  • Ideal for camping, hiking and outdoor adventures.
  • Ideal for survival kits, and emergency preparedness.
  • Each 3.5-inch candle burns for nine hours
  • High-melt temperature minimizes dripping and soot.

Survival Camping Gear

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear905Fire StartersFire Starters$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear8609 Person Cabin Tent9 Person Cabin Tent$200
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear5359-Hour Candles9-Hour Candles$30
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear525Internal Frame BackpackInternal Frame Backpack$80
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear513Ferro Rod Fire StarterFerro Rod Fire Starter$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear512Titanium CanteenTitanium Canteen$89
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear502Campfire Cup Coffee PotCampfire Cup Coffee Pot$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear460Sherpa Waterproof Camping BlanketSherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket$70
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear455Insect Protection NetInsect Protection Net$25
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear258Camping TableCamping Table$72
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear257Portable Camping StovePortable Camping Stove$160
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear247HammockHammock$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear236Weatherproof PenWeatherproof Pen$18
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear235Weatherproof NotebookWeatherproof Notebook$7
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear213Camp Kitchen Knife SetCamp Kitchen Knife Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear212Biodegradable Body WipesBiodegradable Body Wipes$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear209Waterproof Dry BagsWaterproof Dry Bags$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear208Backpacking Rain FlyBackpacking Rain Fly$38
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear199Lightweight Hiking BackpackLightweight Hiking Backpack$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear198Warm Weather Sleeping BagWarm Weather Sleeping Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear197Sun Canopy Shade SailSun Canopy Shade Sail$42
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear195Camping TowelsCamping Towels$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear101Portable Camping ChairPortable Camping Chair$100
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear100Color Changing Packets for FiresColor Changing Packets for Fires$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear25Bunk Bed CotsBunk Bed Cots$426
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear12Portable ToiletPortable Toilet$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear2Catch Phrase GameCatch 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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See the one thousand items of Survival Gear you need to survive the Apocalypse!

Recurve Bow

This Recurve Bow is both fun to shoot and a great way to put food your table. Yes, I know I could have picked a compound bow, but I just prefer the Recurve design. Let the arguments begin. When it comes to survival I like a Recurve over a compound bow as it has less moving parts, and I can unstring them for long term storage or to make transporting them easier.

Sure, a compound bow may have extended range, but they also take more experience to use in my opinion. It is much easier for new shooters to pick up a Recurve Bow and be semi effective when compared to a compound bow.

When it comes to quickly and quietly taking down the game and other threats, nothing beats a good Bow.

Recurve Bow

This Bow can have a moderate impact on your survival. It scores a 365/1000.

There are two reasons it ranks below the Mossy Oak Crossbow. The first is that it takes more room to use. It’s hard to lie in cover and shoot a Bow. There is also a limit to how long you can hold a bow string at the ready. Eventually you will get tried and have to let the tension go. The second reason is the skill it takes to fire. A skilled archer can put an arrow wherever he wants – but that skill is hard to come by. A Crossbow on the other hand can be mounted with a scope and takes much less skill to use. That gives it a higher ranking compared to this Bow.

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.

  • Perfect and durable hunting bow.
  • Max Draw Weight is 60 lb.
  • Laminated with fiberglass & maple wood.
  • Superior raw materials & Reliable quality.
ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear911Brass CaneBrass Cane$36
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear909Cold Steel Defense Baseball BatCold Steel Defense Baseball Bat$25
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear908Condor Golok MacheteCondor Golok Machete$98
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear907Two Handed MacheteTwo Handed Machete$50
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear906Razor WireRazor Wire$77
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear890Pepper Gel SprayPepper Gel Spray$15
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear815Mossy Oak CrossbowMossy Oak Crossbow$435
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear735Vehicle Handgun MountVehicle Handgun Mount$50
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear675One Handed AxeOne Handed Axe$77
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear601Throwing TomahawksThrowing Tomahawks$56
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear556Cyclone SpearCyclone Spear$105
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear555Damascus Folded Steel KatanaDamascus Folded Steel Katana$190
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear508Kinetic Projectile LauncherKinetic Projectile Launcher$410
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear365Recurve BowRecurve Bow$113
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear251Fixed Blade KnifeFixed Blade Knife$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear246Chainmail ShirtChainmail Shirt$200
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear240Self Defense UmbrellaSelf Defense Umbrella$133
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear238Gun MagnetsGun Magnets$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear237Concealment End TableConcealment End Table$105
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear234Tactical Axe Hiking StaffTactical Axe Hiking Staff$106
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear233Self Defense SirenSelf Defense Siren$36
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear222Firearm Gun SafeFirearm Gun Safe$70
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear194Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake RockHide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock$8
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear193Folding Pocket KnifeFolding Pocket Knife$36
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear104Book SafeBook Safe$14
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear51Wall Mounted Gun HoldersWall 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 of Survival Gear you need to survive the Apocalypse!

Mossy Oak Crossbow

This Mossy Oak Crossbow is perfect for taking game and putting it on your table. It is sized to fit everyone and has the safety features you want like the anti dry fire system and finger safety reminders. These make sure you know if your fingers are going to be in line with bow string – which would be bad for obvious reasons. Because this is a Crossbow it obviously doesn’t have recoil like a rifle, making it perfect for smaller hunters. It is also quiet, so if you want to set up a safe shooting range you don’t have to worry about bothering your neighbors to train.

When it comes to surviving a disaster, this Mossy Oak Crossbow gives me tons of options. The obvious is that I can put food on my table. The less obvious is that it is a quiet way to take care of danger without alerting everything around you to what’s going on. If you are functioning on your own or with a small group that might be a key survival ability. Remove the threat in your path and escape before every other scavenger around you realizes where you are.

Mossy Oak Crossbow Scoring

This Mossy Oak Crossbow can have a high impact on your survival. It can put food on your table and take threats off the board. Just remember that you are planning on using this for self defense, or to kill Zombies. Any other us and you may have to talk to the authorities.

Because of the options this Crossbow gives you it scores a 815/1000.

  • 375 feet per second.
  • Just 6.6 pounds.
  • Lightweight fiberglass composite.
  • Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) Trigger System.
  • Ready to hunt package.
ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear911Brass CaneBrass Cane$36
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear909Cold Steel Defense Baseball BatCold Steel Defense Baseball Bat$25
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear908Condor Golok MacheteCondor Golok Machete$98
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear907Two Handed MacheteTwo Handed Machete$50
Extreme Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear906Razor WireRazor Wire$77
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear890Pepper Gel SprayPepper Gel Spray$15
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear815Mossy Oak CrossbowMossy Oak Crossbow$435
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear735Vehicle Handgun MountVehicle Handgun Mount$50
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear675One Handed AxeOne Handed Axe$77
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear601Throwing TomahawksThrowing Tomahawks$56
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear556Cyclone SpearCyclone Spear$105
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear555Damascus Folded Steel KatanaDamascus Folded Steel Katana$190
High Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear508Kinetic Projectile LauncherKinetic Projectile Launcher$410
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear365Recurve BowRecurve Bow$113
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear251Fixed Blade KnifeFixed Blade Knife$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear246Chainmail ShirtChainmail Shirt$200
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear240Self Defense UmbrellaSelf Defense Umbrella$133
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear238Gun MagnetsGun Magnets$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear237Concealment End TableConcealment End Table$105
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear234Tactical Axe Hiking StaffTactical Axe Hiking Staff$106
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear233Self Defense SirenSelf Defense Siren$36
Moderate Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear222Firearm Gun SafeFirearm Gun Safe$70
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear194Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake RockHide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock$8
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear193Folding Pocket KnifeFolding Pocket Knife$36
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear104Book SafeBook Safe$14
Low Survival ImpactSecurity Survival Gear51Wall Mounted Gun HoldersWall 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 of Survival Gear you need to survive the Apocalypse!

Fire Starters

Fire Starters are a basic supply. Sometimes the wood is a little wet or you just want to get the fire going quickly. That is when these Fire Starters are your best friend. I’ve used them in the pouring rain with very little cover, and was still able to get a nice blaze going. If you are cold and wet these Fire Starters are your best friend.

Come winter, after a long hike or hunt, you don’t want to struggle to get your fire going. You are cold, hungry, and want to get something warm in your belly as soon as possible. These Fire Starters help you get warm faster, and let you start cooking without delay.

Fire Starters Scoring

I keep a Fire Starter or three in my Backpack for hiking and several more with my hunting gear. If weather or great hunting keep me out in the wild longer, it is nice to know I can build a fire to stay warm and cook. When it comes to survival, sometimes the only thing that keeps you from freezing to death is the ability to get a fire going, and these are critical to that effort.

These Fire Starters can have an extreme impact on your survival and score a 905/1000.

  • Easily and conveniently start a fire inside or outside.
  • Long-lasting wood cubes are the best choice for indoor & outdoor fires.
  • Made from 100% environmentally friendly wood blend and wax.
  • Ideal for camping, fishing & hunting trips.
  • Great use for grills, wood/pellet stoves, smokers, fire pits, and bonfires.
  • 100% waterproof fire starter cubes!
  • Contains 160 fire starter squares.

Survival Camping Gear

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear905Fire StartersFire Starters$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear8609 Person Cabin Tent9 Person Cabin Tent$200
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear5359-Hour Candles9-Hour Candles$30
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear525Internal Frame BackpackInternal Frame Backpack$80
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear513Ferro Rod Fire StarterFerro Rod Fire Starter$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear512Titanium CanteenTitanium Canteen$89
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear502Campfire Cup Coffee PotCampfire Cup Coffee Pot$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear460Sherpa Waterproof Camping BlanketSherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket$70
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear455Insect Protection NetInsect Protection Net$25
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear258Camping TableCamping Table$72
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear257Portable Camping StovePortable Camping Stove$160
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear247HammockHammock$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear236Weatherproof PenWeatherproof Pen$18
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear235Weatherproof NotebookWeatherproof Notebook$7
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear213Camp Kitchen Knife SetCamp Kitchen Knife Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear212Biodegradable Body WipesBiodegradable Body Wipes$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear209Waterproof Dry BagsWaterproof Dry Bags$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear208Backpacking Rain FlyBackpacking Rain Fly$38
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear199Lightweight Hiking BackpackLightweight Hiking Backpack$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear198Warm Weather Sleeping BagWarm Weather Sleeping Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear197Sun Canopy Shade SailSun Canopy Shade Sail$42
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear195Camping TowelsCamping Towels$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear101Portable Camping ChairPortable Camping Chair$100
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear100Color Changing Packets for FiresColor Changing Packets for Fires$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear25Bunk Bed CotsBunk Bed Cots$426
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear12Portable ToiletPortable Toilet$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear2Catch Phrase GameCatch 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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Backpacking Rain Fly

This Lightweight Backpacking Rain Fly is a year round piece of gear. Its a sun shade, its a rain fly, and it blocks the cutting wind in the dead of winter. If you have a smaller cabin, I would stock up on these Lightweight Camping Rain Flies as they let you expand out onto the ground around your cabin while still offering some degree of protection from the elements.

Because this Fly is so light and portable it only makes sense to keep one in your pack. I take one hunting with me as well. Add some branches and I have a nice shelter to sit and weight for the sun to come up so I can pull some ducks out of the air. Yes, I eat them. I don’t believe in shooting anything I don’t eat – at least when it comes to wild animals.

When I hiked a lot I never took a a tent unless it was sub zero temps. I would just bring this Backpacking Rain Fly and a sleeping bag. I never had any issues and it saved me weight and room to carry other gear. Or just more food so I could stay out longer.

Backpacking Rain Fly Scoring

This Rain Fly is going to have more or less impact on your survival depending on where you live and what time of the year it is. Don’t let the moderate survival impact score full you, it is a must have if you are going to do any hiking to your bolt hole. It scores a 208/1000.

  • 10×10 camping tarp.
  • Made out of 210T polyester coated with TPU.
  • Lightweight but offers heavy duty weather protection.
  • Protect yourself from rain, wind and snow.
  • Protects you (and your equipment) from the sun and rain.

Survival Camping Gear

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear905Fire StartersFire Starters$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear8609 Person Cabin Tent9 Person Cabin Tent$200
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear5359-Hour Candles9-Hour Candles$30
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear525Internal Frame BackpackInternal Frame Backpack$80
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear513Ferro Rod Fire StarterFerro Rod Fire Starter$17
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear512Titanium CanteenTitanium Canteen$89
High Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear502Campfire Cup Coffee PotCampfire Cup Coffee Pot$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear460Sherpa Waterproof Camping BlanketSherpa Waterproof Camping Blanket$70
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear455Insect Protection NetInsect Protection Net$25
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear258Camping TableCamping Table$72
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear257Portable Camping StovePortable Camping Stove$160
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear247HammockHammock$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear236Weatherproof PenWeatherproof Pen$18
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear235Weatherproof NotebookWeatherproof Notebook$7
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear213Camp Kitchen Knife SetCamp Kitchen Knife Set$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear212Biodegradable Body WipesBiodegradable Body Wipes$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear209Waterproof Dry BagsWaterproof Dry Bags$30
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear208Backpacking Rain FlyBackpacking Rain Fly$38
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear199Lightweight Hiking BackpackLightweight Hiking Backpack$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear198Warm Weather Sleeping BagWarm Weather Sleeping Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear197Sun Canopy Shade SailSun Canopy Shade Sail$42
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear195Camping TowelsCamping Towels$35
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear101Portable Camping ChairPortable Camping Chair$100
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear100Color Changing Packets for FiresColor Changing Packets for Fires$12
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear25Bunk Bed CotsBunk Bed Cots$426
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear12Portable ToiletPortable Toilet$50
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Camping Gear2Catch Phrase GameCatch 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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Hunting Tree Stand

This Hunting Tree Stand is an awesome survival tool. Do you want to eat after a disaster leaves infrastructure destroyed. How are you putting food on the table? This Tree Stand is a tool to help you keep putting mean on the table.

Of course you can use it for its intended purpose to hunt for food after all the grocery stores are picked over. This Hunting Tree Stand is also a great security platform too. Once disaster sends us back a few hundred years you will be glad those guards can see what’s coming and alert your camp.

They are also a great way to get off the ground to protect yourself from rising water. That also helps if you are about to be surrounded by Zombies and don’t have any other options. You just have to hope you have enough ammunition to clear the area – or have a rescue on the way.

Hunting Tree Stand Scoring

This Hunting Tree Stand can have a high impact on your survival. When it comes to long term survival being able to supply food becomes more and more important. Which is why this Tree Stand scores a 875/1000 on the survival scale.

  • Weighs 22 pounds, holds 300 pounds.
  • Features FasTrack system for stand accessories.
  • Cable system for even faster and easier tree attachment.
  • One-piece wrap-around armpad fully covers front rail and armrests.
  • Climbs trees 8” – 20” in diameter.

Survival Tools

ImpactCategoryRankItemBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Tools914Portable Female UrinalPortable Female Urinal$10
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Tools904Survival AxeSurvival Axe$45
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival Tools903Grass SickleGrass Sickle$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools875Hunting Tree StandHunting Tree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools810Demolition Wrecking BarDemolition Wrecking Bar$78
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools761Sports WagonSports Wagon$92
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools751Sven-Saw Folding SawSven-Saw Folding Saw$42
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools730Firewood SplitterFirewood Splitter$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools600Framing HammerFraming Hammer$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools550Mechanics Tool SetMechanics Tool Set$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools510Camp ShovelCamp Shovel$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools507Heavy-Duty Pipe WrenchHeavy-Duty Pipe Wrench$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival Tools501Chemical Light SticksChemical Light Sticks$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools360Telescopic Extension LadderTelescopic Extension Ladder$125
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools265Full Respirаtor Face MaskFull Respirаtor Face Mask$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools241Heavy Duty Button MasterHeavy Duty Button Master$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools239100-Lumen Pen Light100-Lumen Pen Light$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools2318-Pound Sledge Hammer8-Pound Sledge Hammer$38
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools227Folding ShovelFolding Shovel$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools221Snatch BlockSnatch Block$33
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools220Ratchet Strap KitRatchet Strap Kit$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools218Folding Hand TruckFolding Hand Truck$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools217Weatherproof Magnetic CaseWeatherproof Magnetic Case$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools215Clip On Visor LightClip On Visor Light$12
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools211Geekey Multi-ToolGeekey Multi-Tool$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools207Safety FlaresSafety Flares$75
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools204Framing NailerFraming Nailer$77
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools203Air CompressorAir Compressor$170
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools202Large Portable Storage BoxesLarge Portable Storage Boxes$225
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools201Outdoor Extension CordOutdoor Extension Cord$31
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Tools102Secret Stash PlanterSecret Stash Planter$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Tools99Torch LighterTorch Lighter$9
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Tools60Power Tools StoragePower Tools Storage$105
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Tools27Multifold Hand TowelsMultifold Hand Towels$33
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Tools11Heavy-Duty Storage StrapsHeavy-Duty Storage Straps$17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival Tools10Garage Utility HooksGarage 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 all Survival Gear!