If there's one thing we've learned in recent times it's that we simply cannot predict what life is going to throw at us from wild weather events to a worldwide crisis it's becoming abundantly clear that we should all try to be a little more self-sufficient these days after all mother nature's been pretty.

Angry with us so it's high time we call in the reinforcements and supply ourselves with some backup with the bevy of options in the market the task of picking the right items to add to your survival cache can be downright confusing to help you on your quest we've rounded up some of the best survival gear and go.

Bags essential to help you prepare for all things you can predict mt4 edc multi-tool keep all your essential tools on hand with the mt4 edc multi-tool boosting four different tools in one this gadget is not only functional but also beautiful you'll love the tonto blade which has a.

Darkened treatment with a stonewashed finish on its d2 steel furthermore the six millimeter blade boasts a 60 61 hardness for impressive edge retention over time in addition to the blade the tool has a built-in bottle opener a spanner and a screwdriver along with the mt4 you'll get a kydex.

Sheath a pocket clip and screwdriver attachments designed with impeccable geometry and distribution this tool blends form and function in a beautiful design whether you're into hunting or fishing survival or mechanical work this knife is useful for you tackle any task wherever you go with.

This useful device standard manufacturing switch gun folding revolver the switch gun is the latest advancement in personal protection from standard manufacturing it fits into your pocket and occupies about the same amount of space as your cell phone when in the folded position the grip of.

The switch gun completely encapsulates the trigger to prevent any type of accidental discharge upon depressing a button the switch gun immediately springs open and is ready for the immediate and reliable discharge of 5 22 magnum cartridges when not in use the switch gun can be folded into a very small form factor and.

Stored in your pocket to conceal unlike many of its competitors the switch gun features a large handle to provide a good amount of grip similar to a full-sized revolver which provides the highest degree of control and accuracy the frame and barrel of the standard manufacturing switch gun revolver are cnc machined out of stainless steel.

The grip is made of polymer the barrel length is 0.88 inches and the weight of this wheel gun is 9 ounces hunt 4.0 specially designed for survivalists and outdoor lovers the hunt 4.0 is a brilliant multi-use edc tool that's always there when you need it it comes with a tiny but reliable.

Flashlight using a high performance and energy efficient cree led light users can choose from between two lighting modes at its maximum brightness mode the flashlight can last for up to one and a half hours it also comes with a refillable lighter that will enable you to light up fires to warm up during emergencies.

It also comes with a versatile mini pry bar on one end that you can use for a number of tasks constructed from grade 5 titanium the small edc flashlight is not only waterproof but extremely rugged and almost indestructible allowing you to use it almost anywhere even underwater.

Vault organizer sort your everyday gear with ease using the vault modular edc organizer with a quality durable design it consists of 1000d ballistic nylon ykk zippers and a duraplex buckle additionally its modular design organizes and packs all your edc items.

In designated spots in fact it works in several configurations the modular case lets you set it up the way that's best for you inspired by the idea of a book's pages its modular interior lets you configure it in a number of ways using removable flex panels.

Get incredible flexibility with the vault which stores your items securely in its panels there are four different types of boarding boards and you can easily decrease or increase the number that you use garmin inreach mini 2. the most compact satellite communication device just got.

Weeks of battery life an impressive companion app the ability to plan and follow routes and courses and a way to retrace your route and get back home new processors sensors and operating system boost the mini 2's battery life to 300 hours when the device is set to track every 10 minutes if you turn your device off at night.

That means the battery could last closer to 30 days like the original inreach mini the 4 inch by 2 inch three and a half ounce inreach mini 2 provides two-way text messaging location tracking and weather with the global iridium satellite network in an emergency you can trigger an.

Interactive sos message to the garmin iercc and a 24 7 staffed professional emergency response coordination center the inreach mini 2's new interface includes quick views for easy access to location weather and messages it also pairs with your phone and watch so you can get a weather report or a text wherever is most convenient for you.

To read it there is no other satellite communication device this small in light with so much functionality leatherman skeletool the leatherman skeletool doesn't have the largest tool collection but the options it does include are designed with convenience and accessibility in.

Mind the unique asymmetrical shape of the unit also virtually eliminates any wasted space and its circular cutouts help lower the weight to an impressive 5 ounces this lack of extraneous tools and compact design make this a near-perfect option for everyday carrying what stands.

Out the most about the leatherman skeletool is the ability to easily flip its two and a half inch knife blade out without opening the tool itself you can also do the same with the extra long bit holder and by extending the other side of the handle you can essentially create a full sized screwdriver.

The addition of this second double-sided bit gives you two sizes of phillips and flat head screwdrivers something that other tools would require a totally separate bit holder to accomplish it would have been nice to have a standard quarter inch bit holder so you can use your own bits.

Leatherman's proprietary bits are a unique flat shape mymedic the recon kit if your primary concern in an emergency is your ability to dress and treat any and all kinds of wounds then the mymetic recon kit is probably the emergency survival pack that will speak to you the most.

This comprehensive kit is focused specifically on first aid and comes loaded with literally dozens of supplies ranging from bandages to splints and everything in between plus the whole thing comes in a tactical style durable nylon backpack with molle webbing for modular attachments perfect as a comprehensive medical kit.

To go along with a set of rations shelter and bedding and other emergency survival supplies this is a triage kit that will inevitably come in handy especially during more serious emergencies so this is pro cantec's newest fire starting tinder product and it's awesome it's called fast fire stick and your.

Next fire just got way faster cut right through the outside wrapper it all burns clean so you don't have to unwrap the fast fire stick to use it separate and fluff the inside of the fast fire stick the key here is to expose all the fibers to allow the oxygen in even if you're a bic lighter kind of.

Person you can use something as simple as a flint spark to light it that means you can still use a lighter even if it has no fluid at all and of course you can use the ferro rod too it's more reliable you can see how great of a flame you get really quickly now just add your kindling on top of that and you're all.

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