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Breaching Tool

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When it comes to getting through doors this Breaching Tool is just what you need. Pre apocalypse I keep one in my vehicle and another on the back of my go bag. The MOLLE compatible carrying system means I can attach it to multiple pieces of gear depending on where I’m going and what I’m expecting to encounter.

Pre apocalypse, this actually makes a great work out tool. Get yourself a few old tires and use this Breaching Tool like a sledge hammer to beat away at them. (Just be careful and don’t hurt yourself. Know you limits and stay within them.)

Post Apocalypse this Tool will be your magic key into all those houses and vehicles that are locked up. Since it is also a heavy duty piece of equipment, it is also great for self defense. I don’t care if its Zombie Skulls or other scavengers – getting hit with this Breaching Tool is going to do some damage.

Breaching Tool Scoring

This Breaching Tool can have a Extreme Impact on your survival and scores 929/1000.

I keep one in my vehicle as a survival/escape tool, and another at my bolt hole to use when it is time to scavenge.

  • Forged and machined head fro hammering and ramming
  • Forged pry bar end
  • Molded fiberglass handle
  • MOLLE compatible carrying system
  • Quick-release strap
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 of Survival Gear you need to survive the Apocalypse!

PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit

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If you are doing anything from making a van build to finishing your bolt hole, this Compact PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit is a must have to finish running everything from in floor heating, to basic utilities for hot and cold water.

Combine this tool with a Pex tubing kit and you are ready to get started. If you are like me you are old enough to lived in a mostly copper pipe world. I hate brazing and old copper hates me. I’ve only had PEX at one house, and I’ve loved it. Its easy to create new runs from the manifold, and if you are starting with uncovered walls at your bolt hole you can do home runs for every line.

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Compact PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit Scoring

This PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit can have a High Impact on your survival and scores 536/1000. I could never build off grid without PEX. It makes building so much easier than copper or rigid pipe. I can make home runs from point to point and that means less risk of a point of failure. This kit is worth every penny if you need to build off grid.

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!

Soft Sided Tool Bag

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I have five of these Soft Sided Tool Bags. I have one filled with wrenches, another filled with sockets, a third that has a little bit of everything, and another I keep in my vehicle with a bunch of random things I might need if I break down on the road. The last one I use to carry gear to and from the range, and the honest truth is, if I need to move gear in public, no one looks at a tool bag. Add in a set of overalls, and you are nearly invisible. No one thinks twice if they see someone carrying a Soft Sided Tool Bag when they look like they are on their way to fix something! That can come in handy.

I hate having to lug my large and heavy metal toolbox around. It is great to keep my garage organized, but its tough to use if I need to go to my brother’s house to help him fix something, know what I mean?

This past Kmiss I also found another great use for them. My brother and father are beer snobs, so I bought a bunch of different craft beers and used these Soft Sided Tool Bags to hold all the bottles. I turned out really well.

Soft Sided Tool Bag Scoring

These Soft Sided Tool Bags can have a Low Impact on your survival and score 174/1000.

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.

  • Adjustable strap allows for easy access to contents
  • Ideal for carrying hand tools and other small to medium items
  • Comfortable, cotton-padded handles
  • Rubber foam bottom keeps bag sturdy, protects contents from hard falls
  • Outer mesh pocket stores personal belongings, small tools & accessories

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!

Hand Auger Drill

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Without electricity building stuff is going to be hard. Nails work great, but it is easy to run out of building supplies when all the stores are closed forever. When that happens you have to go old school. That means drilling holes and using wood pegs to hold things together, That means you need this Hand Auger Drill!

Pre Disaster

Pre disaster this Hand Auger Drill is an awesome camping and hunting tool. When it comes to making semi disposable lodgings out in the wild this Auger gives me tons of options. Drill some holes, make some pegs from limbs or saplings, and I can build a sturdy shelter to withstand whatever nature throws at me. It is also a great way to build hunting blinds without scaring off everything in earshot. Hammers, nails, and power tools are loud!

Post Disaster

Post disaster I will be using this Auger to do everything from building new living space, lookout towers, and of course defenses.

This Hand Auger Drill is perfect for drilling holes in logs so you can put spears on them and make defensive structures. It may not kill scavengers or the undead – but it will slow them down and give you more time to react. In the middle ages these were called Cheval de frise and were used to stop cavalry charges.

Use a large gauge auger with a hex bit and drill holes all the way through the logs. Sharpen lengths of wooden spears and drive them through the logs. If you cut the saplings correctly the spears will lodge halfway through. Several ranks of these they will hold off a horde long enough for you to escape. Or mow them down, depending on how many you have coming at you and what your ammunition status is.

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Your ability to survive comes down to how well you prepare now!

Hand Auger Drill Scoring

This Hand Auger Drill can have a Moderate Impact on your survival and scores 277/1000.

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.

  • Weighs just 2lbs.
  • Uses hex bits.
  • Never needs gas or electric!

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!

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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Gas Chainsaw

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A good Gas Chainsaw can save you hours of work. I’ve learned my lesson with cheaper brands, although it did take a while. Four cheap chainsaws later and I finally bought one that will last, and which I trust to continue working for as long as I maintain it. I would have saved money in the long term if I’d just purchased a high quality Chainsaw to begin with. Give me a good chainsaw and some time and I can cut enough wood to last through the winter – or build palisade walls – or build a massive raft.

If you are planning on going four wheeling, or even just taking the road less traveled, having a Gas Chainsaw on your vehicle can mean the difference between quickly cutting up a fallen tree blocking your path – or being stuck there while you scout another path around.

Many times survival comes down to having the right tool at the right time, and this Chainsaw is one of those tools that can make surviving Off Grid so much easier.

A Folding Saw is great when camping but when it comes to cutting down lots of trees for building or firewood this Chainsaw is a must have piece of Technology.

Gas Chainsaw Scoring

This Gas Chainsaw can have a High Impact on your survival and scores 531/1000.

  • 24-inch gas chainsaw.
  • Combines exceptional ergonomic features for easier handling and mobility.
  • Effortless Start-Up.
  • Inertia-activated chain brake to reduce the likelihood of injury due to kickback.
  • Powerful and efficient 60.3-cc, 3.6-HP X-Torq engine.
  • Equipped with a centrifugal air cleaning system that expels larger dust and debris particles before they reach the air filter for improved engine life.

Technology Survival Gear

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Solar Power Bank913Portable Solar Power Bank$44
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWalkie Talkies912Walkie Talkies$100
Extreme Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearNOAA Weather Emergency Radio900NOAA Alert Weather Radio$32
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearPortable Hand Crank Generator760Portable Hand Crank Generator<br /> $130
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSuper Quiet Generator750Super Quiet Generator$1500
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Panel Starter Kit650Solar Panel Starter Kit$200
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearAutomatic Watch532Automatic Watch$180
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearGas Chainsaw531Gas Chainsaw$600
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHigh Definition Monocular530High Definition Monocular$57
High Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearHand Crank & Solar Flashlight516Hand Crank & Solar Flashlight$17
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSlim EDC Flashlight440Slim EDC Flashlight$20
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearSolar Pendant Lights415Solar Pendant Lights$30
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearWaterproof Headphones276Waterproof Headphones$40
Moderate Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearBlink Outdoor Security Camera245Blink Outdoor Security Camera$180
Low Survival ImpactTechnology Survival GearStainless Steel Eye Screws105Stainless Steel Eye Screws$10
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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Hair Clippers

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I’ve had my Classic 76 Hair Clipper for to and a half years. I like to keep my hair short, which means I would usually go to the barber every 3 weeks before I bought my Classic 76.

At $16 dollars plus a $6 tip my old haircuts cost me $22 bucks.

Over the course of 3 years, I’ve saved $1144 by cutting my own hair.

The Classic 76 Hair Clippers is what a lot of barbers and salons use – which might seem like overkill until you realize that this little investment will outlive me.

As far as style goes, with a little bit of practice there are a ton of different things you can do with a set of clippers. The reality is that short hair is just easier. Easier to keep clean, wastes less time, and makes it hard for anyone, or anything to grab onto your hair to pull you to them.

Hair Clippers Scoring

These Hair Clippers can have a Moderate Impact on your survival and score 177/1000.

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.

  • An American classic hair clipper now with sleek black finish
  • Constructed with the highest qualiy for continuous professional use
  • Powerful Universal Motor cuts through thick, wet hair efficiently and quickly
  • Break-resistant housing holds up in the toughest salon environments
  • Detachable blade system allows quick and easy blade changing

Survival Tools

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPortable Female Urinal914Portable Female Urinal$10
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSurvival Axe904Survival Axe$45
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGrass Sickle903Grass Sickle$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHunting Tree Stand875Hunting Tree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDemolition Wrecking Bar810Demolition Wrecking Bar$78
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSports Wagon761Sports Wagon$92
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSven-Saw Folding Saw751Sven-Saw Folding Saw$42
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFirewood Splitter730Firewood Splitter$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Hammer600Framing Hammer$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMechanics Tool Set550Mechanics Tool Set$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultitool540Multitool$120
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit536PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit$62
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCamp Shovel510Camp Shovel$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Pipe Wrench507Heavy-Duty Pipe Wrench$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsChemical Light Sticks501Chemical Light Sticks$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTelescopic Extension Ladder360Telescopic Extension Ladder$125
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHand Auger Drill277Hand Auger Drill$43
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCross Cut Hand Saw274Cross Cut Hand Saw$24
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsParacord269Paracord$11
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Duct Tape268Pocket Duct Tape$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFull Respirаtor Face Mask265Full Respirаtor Face Mask$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLever Opening Tool264Lever Opening Tool$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWater Bottle Safe262Water Bottle Safe$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Window Punch254Pocket Window Punch$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy Duty Button Master241Heavy Duty Button Master$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools100-Lumen Pen Light239100-Lumen Pen Light$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools8-Pound Sledge Hammer2318-Pound Sledge Hammer$38
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Shovel227Folding Shovel$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSnatch Block221Snatch Block$33
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsRatchet Strap Kit220Ratchet Strap Kit$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Hand Truck218Folding Hand Truck$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWeatherproof Magnetic Case217Weatherproof Magnetic Case$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsClip On Visor Light215Clip On Visor Light$12
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGeekey Multi-Tool211Geekey Multi-Tool$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSafety Flares207Safety Flares$75
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Nailer204Framing Nailer$77
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsAir Compressor203Air Compressor$170
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLarge Portable Storage Boxes202Large Portable Storage Boxes$225
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOutdoor Extension Cord201Outdoor Extension Cord$31
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOverhead Garage Storage Rack187Overhead Garage Storage Rack$130
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDrilling And Driving Kit178Drilling And Driving Kit$99
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHair Clippers177Hair Clippers$57
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSoft Sided Tool Bag174Soft Sided Tool Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSecret Stash Planter102Secret Stash Planter$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTorch Lighter99Torch Lighter$9
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLumber Storage Rack98Lumber Storage Rack$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPower Tools Storage60Power Tools Storage$105
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultifold Hand Towels27Multifold Hand Towels$33
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Storage Straps11Heavy-Duty Storage Straps$17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGarage Utility Hooks10Garage Utility Hooks$30
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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Drilling And Driving Kit

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What I like about this 100 Piece Drilling And Driving Kit is that it has everything I need in one Kit . No matter what size hole I need to drill, this Kit has has what I need. No matter what screw I need to turn, this 100 Piece Kit has what I need to get the job done. My biggest challenge is to always put back what I took out – so I know where it is the next time I need it. At one point I think I had three of these kits because I kept losing the four pieces I most used. Since then I’ve learned my lesson and as soon as I’m done I put the part back.

I keep one of these Kits in my garage and another at my bolt hole. Once the disaster hits it is too late to make sure you have the tools you need! Make sure you plan ahead and have the gear you need to survive! 

Drilling And Driving Kit Scoring

This Drilling And Driving Kit can have a Low Impact on your survival and scores 178/1000.

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.

  • Drilling bits for use on metal, wood, plastic and masonry.
  • Power bits and insert bits to fill all your driving needs.
  • Driving bits: Phillips, flat and torx.

Survival Tools

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPortable Female Urinal914Portable Female Urinal$10
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSurvival Axe904Survival Axe$45
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGrass Sickle903Grass Sickle$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHunting Tree Stand875Hunting Tree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDemolition Wrecking Bar810Demolition Wrecking Bar$78
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSports Wagon761Sports Wagon$92
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSven-Saw Folding Saw751Sven-Saw Folding Saw$42
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFirewood Splitter730Firewood Splitter$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Hammer600Framing Hammer$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMechanics Tool Set550Mechanics Tool Set$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultitool540Multitool$120
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit536PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit$62
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCamp Shovel510Camp Shovel$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Pipe Wrench507Heavy-Duty Pipe Wrench$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsChemical Light Sticks501Chemical Light Sticks$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTelescopic Extension Ladder360Telescopic Extension Ladder$125
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHand Auger Drill277Hand Auger Drill$43
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCross Cut Hand Saw274Cross Cut Hand Saw$24
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsParacord269Paracord$11
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Duct Tape268Pocket Duct Tape$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFull Respirаtor Face Mask265Full Respirаtor Face Mask$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLever Opening Tool264Lever Opening Tool$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWater Bottle Safe262Water Bottle Safe$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Window Punch254Pocket Window Punch$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy Duty Button Master241Heavy Duty Button Master$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools100-Lumen Pen Light239100-Lumen Pen Light$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools8-Pound Sledge Hammer2318-Pound Sledge Hammer$38
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Shovel227Folding Shovel$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSnatch Block221Snatch Block$33
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsRatchet Strap Kit220Ratchet Strap Kit$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Hand Truck218Folding Hand Truck$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWeatherproof Magnetic Case217Weatherproof Magnetic Case$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsClip On Visor Light215Clip On Visor Light$12
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGeekey Multi-Tool211Geekey Multi-Tool$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSafety Flares207Safety Flares$75
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Nailer204Framing Nailer$77
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsAir Compressor203Air Compressor$170
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLarge Portable Storage Boxes202Large Portable Storage Boxes$225
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOutdoor Extension Cord201Outdoor Extension Cord$31
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOverhead Garage Storage Rack187Overhead Garage Storage Rack$130
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDrilling And Driving Kit178Drilling And Driving Kit$99
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHair Clippers177Hair Clippers$57
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSoft Sided Tool Bag174Soft Sided Tool Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSecret Stash Planter102Secret Stash Planter$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTorch Lighter99Torch Lighter$9
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLumber Storage Rack98Lumber Storage Rack$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPower Tools Storage60Power Tools Storage$105
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultifold Hand Towels27Multifold Hand Towels$33
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Storage Straps11Heavy-Duty Storage Straps$17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGarage Utility Hooks10Garage Utility Hooks$30
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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Cross Cut Hand Saw

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Power tools are awesome – until the power runs out. Then you’ll be glad you have this Cross Cut Hand Saw to finish your project. A good Hand Saw should be part of every toolbox, and especially your Bolt Hole toolbox. If you are off grid, a Hand Saw is a must have to build just about anything. Even if you have power, you may not want to waste it on power tools, or maybe you don’t want to generate that extra noise.

Power tools are great but if you are using solar to power you off grid camp it may be too much draw on your system. Post disaster the sound of a power tool is going to carry a long way. That may not be good if there are desperate survivors about. Or Zombies. Being quiet might just save your life. But you still need to cut boards to secure your windows and doors!

How does this Hand Saw compare to the Folding Saw? They really serve two different purposes. This Hand Saw is really aimed at your Bolt Hole and dimensional lumber. The Folding Saw is for camping and hiking and is aimed at cutting unprocessed wood for posts, palisades, and of course your fire!

Cross Cut Hand Saw Scoring

This Cross Cut Hand Saw can have a Moderate Impact on your survival and scores 274/1000.

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.

  • Universal toothing is strong and hard wearing.
  • Suitable for both rip and cross cutting in all types of wood.
  • Hard point for longer life, rust protection lacquered.
  • Two-component solid handle.
  • Comes with reusable plastic patented tooth protector.
  • 22 inch blade.

Survival Tools

ImpactCategoryItemRankBuy NowEst Price
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPortable Female Urinal914Portable Female Urinal$10
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSurvival Axe904Survival Axe$45
Extreme Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGrass Sickle903Grass Sickle$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHunting Tree Stand875Hunting Tree Stand$450
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDemolition Wrecking Bar810Demolition Wrecking Bar$78
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSports Wagon761Sports Wagon$92
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSven-Saw Folding Saw751Sven-Saw Folding Saw$42
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFirewood Splitter730Firewood Splitter$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Hammer600Framing Hammer$35
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMechanics Tool Set550Mechanics Tool Set$90
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultitool540Multitool$120
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit536PEX Pipe Crimping Tool Kit$62
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCamp Shovel510Camp Shovel$27
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Pipe Wrench507Heavy-Duty Pipe Wrench$18
High Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsChemical Light Sticks501Chemical Light Sticks$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTelescopic Extension Ladder360Telescopic Extension Ladder$125
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHand Auger Drill277Hand Auger Drill$43
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsCross Cut Hand Saw274Cross Cut Hand Saw$24
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsParacord269Paracord$11
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Duct Tape268Pocket Duct Tape$14
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFull Respirаtor Face Mask265Full Respirаtor Face Mask$40
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLever Opening Tool264Lever Opening Tool$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWater Bottle Safe262Water Bottle Safe$22
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPocket Window Punch254Pocket Window Punch$16
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy Duty Button Master241Heavy Duty Button Master$50
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools100-Lumen Pen Light239100-Lumen Pen Light$23
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival Tools8-Pound Sledge Hammer2318-Pound Sledge Hammer$38
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Shovel227Folding Shovel$26
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSnatch Block221Snatch Block$33
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsRatchet Strap Kit220Ratchet Strap Kit$32
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFolding Hand Truck218Folding Hand Truck$60
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsWeatherproof Magnetic Case217Weatherproof Magnetic Case$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsClip On Visor Light215Clip On Visor Light$12
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGeekey Multi-Tool211Geekey Multi-Tool$20
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSafety Flares207Safety Flares$75
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsFraming Nailer204Framing Nailer$77
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsAir Compressor203Air Compressor$170
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLarge Portable Storage Boxes202Large Portable Storage Boxes$225
Moderate Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOutdoor Extension Cord201Outdoor Extension Cord$31
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsOverhead Garage Storage Rack187Overhead Garage Storage Rack$130
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsDrilling And Driving Kit178Drilling And Driving Kit$99
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHair Clippers177Hair Clippers$57
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSoft Sided Tool Bag174Soft Sided Tool Bag$30
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsSecret Stash Planter102Secret Stash Planter$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsTorch Lighter99Torch Lighter$9
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsLumber Storage Rack98Lumber Storage Rack$36
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsPower Tools Storage60Power Tools Storage$105
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsMultifold Hand Towels27Multifold Hand Towels$33
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsHeavy-Duty Storage Straps11Heavy-Duty Storage Straps$17
Low Survival ImpactSurvival ToolsGarage Utility Hooks10Garage Utility Hooks$30
  • 0 to 199 Lower Impact
    • Lower Impact items may not have a direct impact on physical survival but play a part in psychological or quality of life when it comes to survival.
  • 200 to 499 Moderate Impact
    • Moderate Impact items can save your life, but may be more situational.
  • 500 to 899 High Impact
    • High Impact items will not only save your life, but will have a large impact on everyday life. Without these items your odds of survival fall.
  • 900 to 1000 Extreme Impact
    • Extreme Impact items are life and death. Without them you are dead. That death may be slow or fast, but you will die without them.

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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.

See all Survival Gear.

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