whether you're living off the grid training for extreme scenarios or just enjoying your weekly camping and hiking trips it's important to have packed the right survival gear one of the biggest challenges in buying survival gear and tools is deciding what exactly you need.

There are a lot of really great tools out there some of which have been developed specifically for the survival market but to be honest with you there's lots of gear around which has been designed more to impress the buyer than for any practical purpose it's easy to get off track as you search.

Out what you need and end up with things that seemed nifty at the time but aren't really the kind of tools that will aid you in genuine survival situations to help you out we put together this list of the best survival gear on the market our team has set to work meticulously researching numerous products with intricate criteria to.

Filter out the treasure from the trash all you have to do is check the options and pick the tools that suit your survival kit best make sure to invest the time needed to learn how to use your tools effectively preferably to the point where you can use them in the dark without further ado let's dive into the.

Intricate world of survival gear the ultimate knife for outdoors and bushcraft the holtzman silverback this high quality knife is ergonomically designed with a g10 handle for superior grip and longevity the handle consists of a finger guard that keeps the fingers safely behind the cutting edge the.

Overall length of the fixed blade knife measures eight and a half inches long consisting of a full tang four inch drop point blade the razor sharp blade is constructed from a slab of d2 steel that runs the full length of the knife and is heat treated to perfection to ensure superior strength without becoming brittle has.

The extra security of a removable leather strap the knife has an adjustable belt clip with adjustable spacers allowing it to fit belts and straps of various sizes the belt clip can be flipped 90 degrees to enable different carry options with the included allen wrench the belt clip also is spring-loaded and has a locking.

Feature the sheath includes two attachments one attachment is designed to hold the scraper the other attachment is for holding the ferro rod both of these attachments can be removed with the included allen wrench the ferro rod has an overall length of over three and a half inches with a matching g10 handle the scraper has the perfect blend of.

Steel and is heat treated to perfection to produce sparks of high intensity with every use the scraper includes a 90 degree edge on every side enabling all edges to be used as well as for ambidextrous use it also comes with a matching g10 handle this set also includes strong 550 paracord which can be added to the handles of the knife and.

Accessories additionally the paracord can be used to create a lanyard for the ferrule rod and scraper this that comes nicely packaged in a genuine quality gift box and is perfect for the holidays birthdays or as a treat for yourself hi there my name is scott and today we're talking about the emergency baby.

In od green if you're caught outdoors in the cold count on the sol emergency bivvy to keep you warm and dry this durable bivvy reflects 90 of your body heat back to you and the sealed seams protect you from wind rain and snow the stuff sack includes a survival.

Whistle and tender core drawstring expose the wax cotton core of the drawstring to use as dependable tender with this bivvy you'll be prepared with the personal emergency shelter that saves lives in the harshest outdoor conditions introducing the u-pack pro by instinct ready.

The most versatile practical and functional 72-hour survival system available whether you are fleeing a disaster or going on a weekend adventure the upak pro is stocked with life-saving gear to sustain you featuring a convenient internal storage system to keep your gear organized and.

Accessible maintain peak hydration performance with emergency water water filter water bottle and hydration bladder stay energized with delicious non-gmo and nut free food rations and a portable lightweight cooking kit the upac pro introduces an industry leading shelter and warmth solution.

Allowing you to not just survive but thrive unique to the upac pro is a custom storage cube for your clothing including recommendations of what's a pack stay clean fresh and comfortable with daily toiletries during harsh conditions you can breathe easy and see clearly with the n95 mask.

And safety goggles when an unexpected medical emergency arises the first aid kit is accessible and ready to go improvise adapt and overcome changing circumstances with a variety of tools to light and find your way stay informed and keep charged and while other bags focus only on starting a fire.

We help you keep it fueled with our foldable hand saw when on the run your gear is only as good as the baggage which is why we focused on such a high quality durable backpack the sturdy water resistant fabric will hold up when you need it the most the laser-cut molle webbing system gives.

You the versatility to attach additional gear to the outside of the bag though often overlooked with other systems the upac pro provides a spacious and roomy interior ensuring sufficient space for additional items you want giving you a truly customizable and personal experience the paddock shoulder and included hip.

Straps help evenly distribute weight allowing for increased comfort and stability  the u-pak pro was designed for survival but to maximize your value it is ideal for everyday adventure too don't just buy it and stow it away use it and use it often so when disaster.

Strikes you will be instinct ready being prepared means having the right tools in your toolbox sadly not all fire starters have that special spark with a durable paracord handle robust striker integrated whistle and a few survival hacks making fires.

Just got a lot easier  try adding duct tape to your rod this ensures a better grip and extra survival tape for future use  remove the black coating from the rod before striking then by adding a small heap of shavings.

In a pile you ensure a flashlight ignition  this rod can also be used with different strikers if needed like a survival knife but always make sure to use the back of the blade or try a hatchet or axe to create a large pool of sparks you could even use the back blade of the trauma.

Shears that comes with our first aid kits now that we have sparks what materials can be used for an easy fire having dry kindling is key but if you don't have any a bit of petroleum jelly goes a long way and has many different uses fatwood is great to start a fire and thicker pieces will help to keep it.

Going  meet the platypus quickdraw filter system out of the box the filter cartridge requires no assembly its component parts are the cartridge the dirty side cover and the attached clean side cap.

That's it the quick draw quickdraws 0.2 micron hollow fiber cartridge removes 99.9999 of bacteria and 99.9 percent of protozoa from backcountry water in accordance with the nsf p231 protocols it does so with a flow rate of up to 3 liters a minute or a liter in about 20.

Seconds moving to the outside the overmold on the cartridge is made of a thermoplastic elastomer or tpe tpe is soft to the touch and grippy even when wet without being sticky so it won't pick up dirt and it easily slides in and out of pockets in a pack as we surveyed the market the need for a.

Quality dirty side cap became apparent we designed a cap that creates a reliable seal and is durable enough to withstand constant use without adding unnecessary weight by preventing any seepage it ensures dirty water cannot contaminate the clean side or other belongings we took the sturdy flipped open cap.

Design from our duo lock bottle and put it on a quick draw the cap shuts securely to prevent dirt and grime from getting on the spout and flips open for easy filtering and drinking access plus you won't lose it the spout design was informed by our deep experience in the bottle category as well as our experience in high capacity group.

Filtration the spouts optimize for drinking directly from the filter without sacrificing performance when sharing the filter with others in the real world personal filters are often used to meet group needs the spout is sized to comfortably nest in the popular bottles like smart water or evian and creates a directional flow for filtering.

Into wider mouth reservoirs for the quick draw reservoir we did what we do best taste free and durable water storage it's made of our proprietary tri-layer film that uses a rugged thermoplastic polyurethane outer layer and a taste-free polyethylene inner layer nobody else in the personal filter.

Category offers a taste free and durable reservoir the quickdraw reservoir will stand up to daily use for the duration of any long trip six months northbound on the pacific crest trail no problem found the freshest runoff stream in the dolomites taste it the way nature intended without any risk a huge factor in the user experience of a personal.

Filter is the act of collecting water today personal filters often result in wet hands and dirty reservoirs are hard to fill not so with a quick draw we started by putting an extra wide mouth on the reservoir to make it much easier to fill than the leading competition we also added a convenient handle so users can securely fill a reservoir without.

Getting their hands wet whether the water source is flowing or stagnant it's easy to quickly fill the quick draw without getting wet all right let's talk weight the filter plus reservoir system weighs just 3.6 ounces or 101 grams the filter alone weighs just 2.2 ounces or 61 grams.