whether you're living the off-grid lifestyle training for extreme scenarios or just enjoying your weekly camping and hiking trips it is crucial to be prepared for any given situation and while you can mentally prep yourself for a survival situation there are also real world physical steps you can take to.

Keep you and yours ready and safe should you need it hello everyone welcome back to survival gear for this episode we compiled a comprehensive list of the best survival gear and gadgets available on the market today there's a lot to sift through here but you can pick and mix products according to your needs but first subscribe and hit the bell now.

Let's get started number 10 tops bushcrafter kukuri 7.0 this knife is the product of more than 30 years of experience in the outdoors by its designer nicholas fury the design is of the nepalese kukuri style which is well known to all who view the shape of the blade and commonly called kukri the bushcrafter kukuri is first and foremost.

A tool designed to make up a knife that is useful for both bushcraft and survival but it would be equally at home as the heavy cutting tool in any camping situation it has enough size and strength to accomplish any mission in a survival situation yet is light enough short enough and nimble enough to use for bushcrafting chores with an overall.

Length of 35.6 centimeters and a weight of 0.861 kilograms this is still a hefty knife although more compact than some kukri designs the blade is 19.7 centimeters long and made of .65 centimeter thick 1095 high carbon steel with a black traction coating this is a full tang design so there is solid strength throughout the whole length of.

The night the handle scales are made of black linen micarta and are well shaped for a good grip without excessive movement when doing prolonged chopping the tang extends beyond the handle scales to form a strong pommel with a lanyard hole the supplied sheath is constructed of mil-spec olive drab ballistic nylon with a hard plastic.

Scabbard to protect the blade the top's bushcrafter kukuri is a well-designed kukri and it shouldn't disappoint those that are at home with one of these extremely versatile tools number 9. leatherman skeletool cx the leatherman skeletool cx is a multi-tool that optimizes ergonomics and portability by reducing the tool set to.

The most important ones for daily use and carry among the tools this size the skeletool has fewer than half the features however each feature is useful and cleverly designed it has just what you need in most day-to-day situations and nothing more in many ways it is in a class of its own as a great edc tool the pliers blade and bit driver are.

Purpose-built comfortable to use and clean the low-profile pocket clipped carry alone is worth the price of admission the skeletool has proven its worth over years of service earning its place as our first recommendation for everyday carry for the price function and daily driver practicality we tend to recommend this tool to many of our.

Friends number 8. vessel camp supplies built from military-grade aluminum this compact virtually indestructible adventure tool from vessel provides 70 outdoor survival essentials all inside an extra bright four mode led light they consulted with military first responders and outdoor pros to ensure that this.

Little survival gear kit packs the most functional punch without compromising space in your pack the main tube of the flashlight is made of military-grade aluminum and it just feels strong and durable once you pick it up it only weighs about 15 ounces and is approximately two inches in diameter by nine inches long that slim ultra compact.

Size is going to be great for backpackers just unscrew the compass top to reveal a fire starting kit water purification bag wire saw whistle can opener bandages multi-purpose tape and lots more to give you peace of mind anytime you're headed outdoors the space-saving qualities of this kit alone are a game changer for packing for.

Extended wilderness adventure number 7. uber leave in hexafire starter the well-known brand uberlieben brought us the next item for this list the hexa is a fire starter made of durable ferrocenium that creates showers of molten sparks at 5500 degrees fahrenheit temperatures in any weather conditions with which it easily outperforms a lot.

Of its competition it comes in multiple sizes which affects the number of strikes it can produce in its lifetime in this situation size matters it is also a multi-purpose tool because it comes with a one in all paracord lanyard multi-tool striker straight edge spine concave tinder scraper map scale ruler hex wrench and bottle opener it's.

Available in three different sizes ranging from the traditional 5 16 to the fatty one-half inch choose the size depending on your needs the rod sports a beautiful hardwood handle that attaches to the accompanying lanyard meaning it can be worn as a necklace number 6. mora garberg black blade with survival kit.

The mora garberg black blade with survival kit has everything a real bushcraft enthusiast needs optimized and ready for sudden challenges designed to withstand the toughest challenges imaginable this powerful full tang knife is the perfect companion for your next adventure it features a full tang 4.3 inch carbon steel blade and polymer.

Handle housed in an ambidextrous polymer sheath that has a removable belt loop attachment as well as a removable fire starter and diamond sharpener the scandi grind edge profile makes the knife easier to keep sharp and the spine of the blade has been ground to a 90 degree sharp angle making it compatible with the fire starter moriniv has been.

Winning design awards for their knives for years now and their expertise shows in this kit every design element feels deliberate and effective and when the knife is in the sheath the whole kit just looks so darn perfect number five lifestraw personal water filter there's no life without water therefore no matter what activity you choose to do.

Whether it's hiking camping climbing or just taking a walk outside you should have clean water with you the lifestraw water filter is an amazing survival gadget it uses a filter that can remove up to 99.9 percent of parasites bacteria and microplastics from the water giving you clean drinking water wherever you are the micro filtration membrane of the.

Device can remove all kinds of bacteria such as salmonella cryptosporidium e coli and giardia basically you can add water to the lifestraw from any water source and immediately get clean water that you can drink this is not just any water filtration device the lifestraw has been thoroughly tested in laboratories to ensure it is safe and.

Reliable to use the filter provides up to 1 000 gallons of safe and filtered water for drinking this amount is more than enough as the average person drinks less than this amount in a whole year number 4. survive wear small waterproof first aid kit the small waterproof kit is 100 waterproof with durable materials.

Zippers and contains a surprisingly large and versatile number of supplies the straps on the outside and compact sizing make this kit great for bikers hikers car campers kayakers and other outdoor adventures we were extremely impressed by the overall thoughtfulness and design of this kit this is unlike other first aid kits in that everything.

Is extremely well organized and thought out to the most minute details for example they include zipper lubrication in a small bottle and bag to ensure you can keep your zipper operating well every item is labeled and organized neatly this makes access to an emergency situation far simpler even if someone has to flop into the kit with little.

First aid kit or emergency experience the zipper system is extremely durable and waterproof external straps make it easy to attach to a backpack car bike kayak or wall the ipx7 rating appears to hold up the zippers do their job when fully closed and the 600d tarpaulin materials we don't think will ever tear basically this kit is going to hold up.

And you'll just need to replace supplies as you use them number 3. ust paratinder utility core tougher and heavier than other paracord types the ust paracord is nice for unpredictable situations as the last minute solution the 30 inch long product is made of strong tinder and nylon threads that compose the core seven.

Strands make up a sturdy and reliable filling to hold the cord together regardless of the tensile force applied to it the strands are covered with a water-resistant coating to provide protection and safety while using in the rain or excessive heat this thick and sturdy paracord is less than a pound in weight and doesn't take much space it.

Can be wound around wooden or plastic handles to facilitate next time uses regarding the two composing elements each of them can be utilized for emergencies for instance the crimson string that is the tinder strand is a solution to starting a fire when in the wild simply peel off the coating with a knife to access the strands and light it.

Up since tinder is specifically good for preserving heat the strand will keep the paracord from combusting into flames thus giving you enough time to apply it to your brush wood prepared in advance number 2. petzl actic core headlamp the petzl actic core is a user-friendly headlamp with a petzl dependability we've grown to know and love it offers.

450 lumens of power to light the way during dynamic outdoor activities like running hiking and backpacking in one of the lightest packages available thanks to the rechargeable core battery unit the ac consistently delivers its maximum output for two hours making it the perfect companion for my evening fell running club outings coming in at a mere.

75 grams the actic core is barely noticeable and its minimal weight and compact one-piece chassis means it doesn't move around whilst you're on the run or jolting down a steep goalie with an ipx4 water resistance rating unless you full-on submergent in the water it should keep shining through even the worst weather so it's a great option for.

All outdoor activities this arctic core's superior brightness multiple settings and rechargeability easily elevated above other headlamps out there number one go time gear life tent and emergency survival shelter there's nothing worse than being caught out in the wilds with no shelter and no place to hide away from inclement.

Weather this useful tube tent is waterproof and windproof offering safe dry shelter for up to two people at a time the flexible mylar material moves with your body to accommodate you it doesn't have doors to limit breathable air and doesn't complicate things in an emergency it's just so easy to set up the material is similar to a heat.

Blanket and it's weatherproof so it will keep the body dry and warm in extreme conditions it's ultra lightweight so it won't bog you down during treks and it compacts nicely into a carrying bag a bonus emergency whistle is also included but it's unnecessary since most resourceful outdoor enthusiasts likely already have one in their camping or.

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