whether you're preparing for a weekend in the woods or for any other emergency situation having survival gear that you can depend on is critical if you're lost or injured the right gear can mean the difference between a comfortable night spent.

Outdoors and a cold one items like a whistle or signal mirror can alter fate and ensure rescue instead of abandonment a survival kit is something most hikers hunters and explorers will never break open it will sit in the bottom of a backpack potentially for years.

Encased in a waterproof vessel of some sort lightweight and out of the way but finding the best survival gear is not an easy task especially when you have hundreds of options to help you out we've created a list of items typically included in a survival kit.

We've spent many hours researching dozens of tools to put together this list of the very best survival gear on the market so whether you're putting together a lightweight emergency kit to take backpacking or preparing for the ever impending apocalypse.

These are our recommendations for the best survival gear currently on the market today we're introducing the torch l1 a pocket sized ultra bright usb rechargeable flashlight its unique l-shaped design allows you to use it hands-free as a headlamp.

Or stand it up with its flat bottom to light up a work surface its magnetic base enables you to illuminate any task the torch l1 is highly adaptable stick it clip it carry it or wear it its rugged housing is milled from a single piece of aluminum.

And hard anodized with a type 3 scratch resistant finish built for the toughest conditions the torch l1 is ip68 rated for protection against dust and water making it nearly indestructible tested in the harshest environments submerged in water run over with a car we customized a high.

Capacity high drain battery to offer unmatched run time brightness and recharge speed  and we designed a magnetic usb cable that snaps on for ease of use so you don't need to worry about bulky slow external chargers.

The laser etched tur optic provides a bright uniform beam for crystal clear vision in the dark no annoying hot spots this is the terracraft from gerber bushcraft demands more out of a knife than any other activity whether it's starting a fire or building a shelter.

This us-made fixed blade is ready to take it on we used extra thick s30v steel and full tank construction to provide enhanced durability in the field our cnc machined g10 scales offer multi-grip ergonomics baseball grip precision grip and chest lever grip.

The hand sanded profile mitigates hot spots during use and provides a 90 degree fire striking edge on the spine of the blade it's also got through hole rivets which can be used for tethering in a pinch and a hammer-ready pommel it's available in two colors the american-made sheath extends use and.

Ensures safe transport wherever the pioneering spirit takes you this full-size fixed blade delivers confidence in any situation and will stand the test of time introducing the sawyer tap filter a new addition to sawyer's line of high performance water filtration systems the sawyer tap filter removes biological.

Contaminants and guarantees immediate clean drinking water when the water source is compromised the tap filter is easy to use and filters up to 500 gallons of clean drinking water per day it's ideal for use under boil notices during natural disasters such as floods hurricanes fires and.

Earthquakes hitting the road consider the tap filter your peace of mind for all questionable sources campgrounds festivals nrvs and when traveling internationally small and lightweight the filter is designed for you to keep close at hand without the bulk.

The tap filter is intuitive simply attach the filter to any smooth tap 17 to 20 millimeters in size turn on the water and filter into a clean container need a longer reach the hose extension allows for an easy fill when space is tight when taking the tap filter outdoors use.

The included spigot adapter to connect to any standard size hose or spigot boasting the sawyer standard the tap filter offers the highest level of filtration available today whether for use at home on the road in an emergency or across the world the sawyer tap.

Filter is an important component to any gear kit thank you   this is the armbar from gerber sometimes a knife alone doesn't cut it that's where this compact multi-tool comes in handy.

It's designed to fit in your pocket but the tool pack rivals that of a full-size multi-tool the arm bar features eight tools including a full-size plain edge blade that closes with a liner lock pry bar bottle opener striking surface and spring-loaded scissors the armbar.

Cork handles your camp kitchen needs with a corkscrew a lever arm foil cutter and a can opener the armbar drive is perfect for anything that comes up on the go featuring a two and a half inch driver with a double-sided bit as well as an awl with the armbar cork.

And drive you have everything you need to upgrade your pocket the nano heat blanket is the ultimate travel blanket it delivers soft heat reflective warmth and dry comfort in a light compactable blanket that you will use and reuse again and again you can use it camping throw it on the ground at a concert or.

Picnic wrap it around you to keep warm or keep it in your backpack or purse just in case you get chilly later on the nano heat blanket is the perfect all-in-one blanket that is easy to carry with you everywhere providing you warmth with 80 heat reflective coating on one side to.

Reflect your body heat back to you to keep you warm and comfortable the nano heat is also water resistant and windproof with a durable water repellent finish that sheds raindrops and spills to keep you dry and warm and the blanket clean the blanket is extremely compact.

And packs into an easy to carry bag that fits into the palm of your hand and weighs a mere 6.8 ounces the nano heat is the perfect all-in-one blanket to take with you on your next adventure whether traveling camping watching a ball game or just hanging out at the park the nano.

Heat is the perfect companion to help keep you warm and dry unlike other bulky blankets the nano heat is ultra compact packing into the palm of your hand and so lightweight you won't even notice it in your bag stay warm with our heavy-duty cotton canvas sleeping bags even as the weather.

Starts to get brightfully cold we use a tough cotton canvas shell and cotton flannel liner to provide ultimate comfort and durability the natural cotton shell and liner is filled with polytherm insulation to provide superior heat retention our five pound whitetail bag can withstand temperatures down to zero.

Degrees fahrenheit this bag measures at 78 inches long by 36 inches wide for a roomy sleeping space our six-pound grizzly bag can withstand temperatures down to negative 10 degrees fahrenheit making it the warmest bag in our line this is our largest bag and is oversized.

To 81 inches long by 39 inches wide giving you extra room to spread out both bags come with a heavy duty number 10 zipper with nylon coil teeth making the zipper construction rust proof and stronger than a traditional zipper both bags also come in a heavy duty cotton canvas duffle terry bag.

With two web handles for easy storage and transport  you