Top 10 Best Survival Gear October 2012
You never know when you might be faced with an emergency situation, get these items to ensure preparedness.
1. Gerber 31-000701 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Kit
List Price: $67.50
Price: $29.10
You Save: $38.40 (57%)
- 15-piece survival kit built for hostile environment
- Includes Gerber miniature multi-tool for a range of applications
- Survival blanket, fire starter, snare wire, fishing and sewing kits, and more
- Land to air rescue and SOS instructions
- Comes with Bear Grylls’ Priorities of Survival pocket guide
The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Ultimate Kit is a 15-piece survival kit built for hostile environments. It fits in your pack and has everything you need–including Gerber’s miniature multi-tool, a fire starter, a survival blanket, and a wire cutter–to survive even in the toughest spots.
2. Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets
List Price: $5.95
Price: $5.70
You Save: $0.25 (4%)
- Potable Aqua Water Purification Iodine Tablets (50 Tablets)
- Iodine tablets designed to make contaminated water suitable for drinking
- Tablets prove effective against Giardia lamblia when used as directed
- Intended for short-term or limited emergency use only
- Water is ready within 30 minutes; neutralizes iodine aftertaste and color
- Ideal for campers, travelers, hikers, militaries, and emergency organizations
Used worldwide by campers, hikers, militaries, emergency organizations, and anyone else who needs to drink water of questionable quality, these Portable Aqua iodine tablets will disinfect contaminated drinking water in a pinch. The tablets–which are intended for short-term or limited emergency use only–make most water bacteriologically suitable for drinking, proving effective against Giardia lamblia when used as directed. Each Potable Aqua tablet contains 20 mg of Tetraglycine Hydroperiodide (TGHP), which liberates 8 mg of titratable iodine when released into water. Within 30 minutes, the iodine will have penetrated the cell walls of the microorganisms, rendering them inactive and making the water safe to drink. Potable Aqua tablets also neutralize the iodine aftertaste and color, helping your drinking water taste better.
3. Rothco Deluxe Adventurer Survival Kit Knife
List Price: $28.99
Price: $20.49
You Save: $8.50 (29%)
- Be prepared for anything on your next outdoor adventure with this survival knife
- Kit has everything you need to make the most of your surroundings
- Knife is 10.5 inches long; hollow handle contains fish line, hook, sinkers, bandages, small harpoon, signal mirror, finger tip saw, pencil, and more
- Blade is 5.25 inches long, and slides into included accessory sheath, which has peg for use as wire-cutter
- Handle’s screw-off top has compass, and helps keep contents dry; note matches not included
Be prepared for anything on your next outdoor adventure with the Rothco 3235 Adventurer Survival Kit Knife, which comes with everything you need to make the most of your surroundings. The knife is 10.5 inches long, and the hollow handle contains a fish line, hook, sinkers, bandages, small harpoon, signal mirror, finger tip saw, pencil, and more. The blade is 5.25 inches long, and slides into the included accessory sheath, which additionally has a peg for use as a wire-cutter. The handle’s screw-off top has a compass, as well, and helps keep all of the valuable contents dry.
4. SE CCT10 10 in 1 Camping/Survival Tool
List Price: $12.60
Price: $6.55
You Save: $6.05 (48%)
- 10 in 1 Camping/ Survival Tool
- Great for Camping Hiking, Fishing etc
- Compass, Fire Starter Flint, Thermometer, Hygrometer
- Magnifier, Whistle, Mirror, Ruler, LED Light
10 in 1 Camping/ Survival Tool: Compass, Fire Starter Flint, Thermometer, Hygrometer, Magnifier, Whistle, Mirror, Ruler, LED Light. Great for Camping Hiking, Fishing etc.
5. Quakehold! 70280 Grab-‘n-Go Emergency Kit, 2-Person, 3-Day Backpack
List Price: $49.99
Price: $39.00
You Save: $10.99 (22%)
- Sustains two people for three days
- Includes food, water, and emergency blankets
- One 33-piece first aid kit
- Two safety light sticks
- A handy backpack keeps supplies at the ready
Each kit contains enough emergency supplies to sustain two people for three days, as recommended by the American Red Cross. There’s food, water, and emergency blankets, plus a 33-piece First Aid kit, two 12-hour safety light sticks, dust masks, nitrile gloves, and an emergency whistle. Each kit also contains emergency ponchos and pocket tissues. The kit, in a handy backpack, can be stored at home, at school, or at the office.
6. Datrex 3600 Emergency Food Bar
Price: $4.20
- They have a 5 year shelf life and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- These food bars have a great coconut flavor.
- Each package contains 18 individually wrapped bars containing 200 calories each — this prevents the loss of food by not having to break pieces off
- Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Vegetable Shortening, Cane Sugar, Water, Coconut, and Salt. Vegan and Vegetarian friendly.
15,075 kj. 3600 kcal per package. High energy value. Ready to eat. Non thirst provoking. Small and lightweight. All natural ingredients. No preservatives. Individual packs: 701g. 20 packs per case.. Tabletized and sub-packaged for ease of rationing. 5 year shelf life.
7. Datrex Emergency Water Pouches Case of 64 for Survival Kits, Disaster Supplies, 5 Year Shelf Life
List Price: $49.99
Price: $23.99
You Save: $26.00 (52%)
- Purified Emergency Water
- Extremely Compact
- Withstands 600 pounds of Pressure
- 5 Year Shelf Life
- Disaster Emergency Water Ration
Datrex Emergency Water Pouches Case of 64
Case of 64 – 125 ml (4.227 oz.) Pouches Purified water for immediate use. Superior packaging materials for optimum durability. Easy to dispense from a premeasured pouches. Lightweight and extremely compact. Loss potential minimized due to individual pouches. approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard and exceeds their specifications. The pouches can withstand 600 pounds of pressure per square inch. Pouches can be frozen and used as “cold packs.” Has a five year shelf-life is five years Date of manufacture is stamped on each package.
Keep emergency water rations in your home, office, in the glove compartment of your vehicle and in your backpack.
8. Emergency Survival Food Wise 60 Serving Entree Only One Month Freeze Dried Food Supply
List Price: $179.90
Price: $106.00
You Save: $73.90 (41%)
- Grab-N-Go Buckets-Easy to Store
- 25 Year Shelf Life on Freeze Dried Foods
- Use for Natural Disasters..Camping.. Emergencies..Food Shortages
- Most people agree that long-term food storage is important, but for a variety of reasons, don’t feel as prepared as they would like to be.
- Eliminate these frustrations by making your emergency food supply dependable, simple, and affordable.
2 Servings per day (entrees only) for 1 adult for 1 month or 4 adults for 1 week.
Product within this bucket: Savory Stroganoff (8-Srv) Cheesy Lasagna (4-Srv) Chili Macaroni (8-Srv) Pasta Alfredo (8Srv) Teriyaki and Rice (8-Srv) Creamy Ala King and Rice(8-Srv) Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (8-Srv) Creamy Pasta and Vegetable Rotini (8-Srv)
9. Escape & Evade Tactical Military Survival Kit
Price: $129.95
- Designed for U.S. Forces of all branches & Civilians who want a more tactically-based survival kit or bug out kit.
- Over 35 survival tools and redundant systems.
- Fits in uniform thigh pocket or cargo pocket.
- Tactical Waterproof Ultralight Outershell contains entire kit.
- Under 1 lb.
Designed for U.S. Forces: Fits in thigh pocket:
SHELTER: Tactical Survival Sleeping Bag (Bivvy): Olive Drab Reversible :Reflects 90% body heat. Wind & waterproof.
WATER PURIFICATION/COLLECTION: Aquamira Water Purification Tablets, CL02, Military Edition: 1 Pk of 10 tabs. 1 L Stand Up Water Collection & Purification Bags: Sterile. Qty: 2
FIRE STARTING: Scout Fire Steel & Striker: 3K C spark /3K Strikes. Survival Matches, Sachet of 10: NATO issue. Qty:1 Sachet of 10 Survival Matches SparkLite Firestarter & TinderQuick Wicks. WetFire Tinder Cubes: Qty: 2 Cubes Fresnel Lens Magnifier:
NAVIGATION: Silva Polaris 177 Baseplate Compass: :Liquid filled, 2 deg. Grad. Compass, Liquid Filled, 20mm
SIGNALING TOOLS: Photon Freedom LED, RED LENS: 4 beacon modes: (Variable Strobes, Morse, and SOS). Seen over a mile. Variable brightness to conserve power. Replaceable battery. Covert Nose attachment. Rescue Howler Whistle:. Rescue Flash Signal Mirror: Visible 20+ miles. Mil-Spec retro-reflective aiming aid.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES: QuikClot Sport 25g Hemostatic Bleeding Stopper: Stops moderate/severe bleeding.
SURVIVAL TOOLS: Pocket Survival Pak :Components separately listed in the categories they appear for this kit. Fishing & Sewing Kit. BCB Commando Wire Saw, 28 in., 8 strand, Snare Ready:NSN 5110 99 565 2549. Snare Wire, Stainless Steel, 6 feet. Duct Tape, 2 in. x 26 in. 10 ft. 550 lb. Test Parachute Cord (paracord): 7 strand: Nylon Cord, Braided, 100 lb test. Scalpel Sterile, Disposable, #22 Blade Aluminum Foil, Heavy Duty, 3 square feet. Miniature Pencil and Waterproof Note Paper: Waterproof Survival Instructions: Tactical Carry Pouch:1.1 ounce Silicone Impregnated RipStop Ultralight Nylon (Waterproof). 6 in. x 6 in. x 2.5 in. Weight of Kit: 14 ounces.
10. Mayday 4 Person Deluxe Emergency Honey Bucket Kit
List Price: $150.00
Price: $76.00
You Save: $74.00 (49%)
- Be ready for any emergency at home or work
- Food and water has a 5 year shelf life, U.S. Coast Guard approved
- This Kit has more gear to keep you protected in the event of an emergency
- Designed for any type of emergency, including hurricanes and floods
This four (4) person kit includes: 1 Honey Bucket w/Lid, 4 2400-Calorie Food Bars, 4 Solar Blankets, 24 Pouches of Water, 4 Dust Masks, 4 Ponchos, 1 12-Pack of Liners, 6 Wet Naps, 1 12-hour Light Stick, 1 T-5 Chemical Toilet Disinfectant, 1 Roll of Duct Tape, 1 Gas & Water Shut Off Tool, 1 Pry Bar, 1 54-Piece First Aid Kit, 1 Dynamo Flashlight/Radio, 1 Pair of Gloves, 1 Utility Knife, 1 Whistle and 50 Water Purification Tablets.
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Copyright 2012 David Masters
