whether you're camping going on a cross-country road trip or live in an area prone to natural disasters an emergency survival kit could save your life or help you save a life the thing about emergency gear is that once you need it you won't be able to.

Get it even if you reassign yourself to a soul-sucking panic run to walmart with the rest of the hordes you'll be in stiff competition for the limited remaining stock so plan ahead so you have everything on hand in advance packing an emergency kit.

A smart combination of tools and supplies that can sustain your family and keep you relatively comfortable in case of a crisis is an integral part of any disaster preparedness plan while pre-assembled emergency kits from retailers like amazon and walmart as well as startups like judy and preppy exist.

We think no one knows better than you what your family will need in the event of an evacuation or crisis ready to buy packs won't include diapers your passports or backup pairs of glasses packing your own diy kit means you can control the quality of the items.

Included like choosing a solar powered phone charger instead of a one-time charger block or investing in a portable water purifier instead of opting to lug heavy gallon size jugs of water to help you find the best emergency survival gear we researched nasa survivalists.

Preppers bushcrafters homesteaders and emergency professionals about their favorite things to always have on hand and their advice to make your bug out the best it can possibly be here are their suggestions broken down into categories based on your level of survival instinct.

When a product is good enough for the greatest military in the world you know it's something you can trust that's why titan's 550 warrior cord is the ultimate paracord for serious use warrior cord was designed to exceed us government mill c5040 specifications for type 3 mil-spec 550 parachute core and because of these high standards of.

Quality warrior cord has a static strength rating of 620 pounds allowing you to tackle any job or task with confidence 100 feet long and comprised of seven triple stranded nylon braids this paracord has the toughness and versatility to be used in any survival or home utility situation.

Warrior cord is a must-have for all emergency kits for your home and car go bags hunting or camping trips and nearly any other unplanned emergency scenario roll with the gear you trust roll with titan survival's warrior core this is the worksharp micro sharpener and knife tool.

Ultralight compact sharpener and hone that fits in your pocket bag or pack the knife tool provides a quarter inch driver and we provide torx bits in sizes 6 8 and 10. here's how i like to use it to sharpen angle guides at 25 degrees simply align the knife and draw across the.

Diamond for sharpening for longer blades you can take it in sections honing same steps align draw across and if you need to take it in sections for longer blades or you can bring the sharpener to the night for that i'm going to switch the knife.

And the sharpener so i have the sharpener on my dominant hand still using the angle guide i bring the sharpener to the blade and simply match that angle all the way down the knife when it comes to the knife tool the torx bits provided fit almost any everyday carry out there i like to make.

An adjustment when it comes to my pivot collar and getting that action to be as smooth as possible right now it's a little stiffer than i'd like so to address that it's real simple find the correct torques looks like this one's a 10. insert it.

Into the bit driver and then very small adjustments will get that action performing much smoother in a way that you like and you can have that fidgety knife you love the micro is a great everyday carry sharpener for touch-ups in the field and those tools when you need them i'm.

Here to introduce you to our most heavy duty and waterproof tarp the defender the defender uses a very durable 70d nylon that's dual coated with dwr and tpu you can see how thick and almost rubbery that tpu coating is here it actually blocks out the camo pattern on the underside of this tarp fabric.

This combination of materials gives the defender a waterproof rating of 20 000 millimeters now translated this means that if there were a 65 foot tall column of water just pressing down on this tarp it would not get through the fabric so tough fabric durable waterproofing and we reinforce the tarps key stress.

Points at every intersection doubled up fabric on the corners really strong webbing loops and stitching here as you can see and we even buttress the ridgeline with webbing to ensure those important tie-outs never tear away when under duress by wind or other forces the defender is built to.

Last and is also extremely adaptable with almost countless configuration options you can set up and shelter in any terrain plus we make it in four sizes to ensure whatever your outdoor adventure your trip is totally covered this is the maglite tactical pack what you're gonna notice.

In the front of the pack is we have two fields of loop we also have three fields of pals webbing we have a bottom field a midfield and a top field each one is six across there's two exterior pockets top pocket measures ten by four the bottom pocket measures ten by nine.

They both open with ykk number ten zippers with silent zipper pulls on the sides of the bag we have pals webbing again two by six and also loop at the top at the very top of the pack we also have more loop and we have a robust carrying handle that's box stitch on both sides.

Coming down to the bottom of the pack is a large grommet for drainage we put closed cell foam inside the shoulder straps there's a sternum strap in the middle can be adjustable up or down we have sewn in air channels on the back of the bag and then the bottom of the shoulder pads.

We have fast tech buckles that allow the bag to come on and off very quickly the bag opens with two number 10 zippers and on the inside has a slick panel that's also removable on the front is a three-tiered internal pocket all opens with number 10 zippers as well.

On the insides are pals webbing 2x6 on both sides also sold separately are zippered mesh removable pouches they attach with hook and loop each one of these pouches have mesh on the front have loop on the top and opens with a number 10 zipper all the tactical packs also come with this maglite tactical.

Adjustable lid pouch they can attach to any molle field on any backpack also on the inside or the outsides of your maglite tactical pack hi there my name is rachel and today we're talking about the universal purifier bottle adapter everybody knows that even clean looking water can make you sick.

Especially when you're outdoors the universal purifier filters and purifies over 99.99 of viruses bacteria parasites sediment and more even after being frozen stuff that's 100 times smaller than what filters alone can remove this is designed to fit on your bottle.

And is compatible with many hydro flask clean canteen camelback and nalgene bottles the flip top lid keeps the mouthpiece clean and the built-in loop makes it convenient to carry or clip on your pack the purifier cartridge is easy to replace just wiggle the old cartridge out and.

Slide the new one in no need to prime press or back flush just fill and drink turn your favorite water bottle into a water purifier the universal is more than a filter and provides pure great tasting water wherever you go introducing the kia kit the outdoor.

Survival system with everything you need and nothing you don't to help you better prepare for all your outdoor adventures the kia kit offers unmatched organization versatility and reliability giving you the confidence to explore further the care kit is built to go with you on any adventure so we made it compact.

Durable and customizable whether it's a short hike or a multi-day adventure the modular design allows you to take just what you need when you need it your gear is organized into the five pillars of outdoor survival water medical shelter.

Fire and tools giving you quick and easy access to everything you need at a moment's notice the tough and water resistant cases protect your gear against the elements and include over 30 items of just the most essential quality survival gear curated by outdoor experts tend to wounds and bandage breaks with.

The multi-day first aid kit safely drink from any water source with our water filter straw shout yourself against the elements or keep your gear dry with the durable rainfly tarp and use the tools to repair your gear find your way signal help or start a fire.

And if you need advice our detailed first aid and survival guides will give you the knowledge required to respond to any situation whether you're hiking in the forest camping in the mountains fishing and hunting in the back country or just heading out on the wild road trip.

Packing the care kit means you're fully prepared for anything you