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Emergency Prep Gear That Could Save Your Life
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When disaster strikes, seconds matter. This list covers the essentials experienced preppers, campers, and safety experts trust to stay alive and protected. From food and water solutions to power, shelter, and medical supplies, these are the items tha...
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Food & Water Survival Basics
 
Power & Light in a Blackout
 
First Aid & Medical Essentials
 
Multi-Use Tools & Protection
 
Shelter & Warmth

Food & Water Survival Basics

You can only last 3 days without water and a few weeks without food, these essentials keep you going.

 
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Clean drinking water from almost any source. Lightweight and life-saving.
LifeStraw Water Filters & Purifiers
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Filters up to 100,000 gallons. Compact and powerful.
Sawyer Products Mini Water Filtration System
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Everyday water safety in a reusable bottle. Drink better, anywhere.
LifeStraw Go Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
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Shelf-stable meals for a month. Long-term peace of mind.
AUGASON FARMS Emergency Food Supply, 200 Servings
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Just add water for ready-to-eat meals. Lightweight and tasty.
Mountain House 3-Day Emergency Food Supply
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Meals with a 25-year shelf life. Stock now, use later.
ReadyWise Emergency Freeze-Dried Food Kit
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Attaches to hydration packs or bottles. Adaptable hydration safety.
HydroBlu Water Filters
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Portable water safety in seconds. Pocket-sized protection.
Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets.
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Boil and cook anywhere. Durable and camp-ready.
Stanley Wildfare 14-Piece Stainless Set
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Heat food without electricity. Compact cooking solution.
Esbit Ultralight Folding Pocket Stove w/ 6 Fuel Tabs
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Power & Light in a Blackout

When the grid goes down, these keep you connected, lit, and powered up.

 
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Runs small appliances and charges devices. Your mini power plant.
Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Station,
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Compact, reliable power backup. Perfect for short outages.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station
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Harness the sun for free power. Stay charged anywhere.
Anker SOLIX PS100 Solar Panel w/ Kickstand
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Long battery life and bright light. Light up the dark.
ENERGIZER LED Camping Lantern X1000
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Compact and ultra-bright. Always keep one in your go-bag.
Vont LED Camping Lantern, LED Lanterns
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Military-grade durability. Trust your light source.
Streamlight 88054 ProTac HL USB 1000-Lumen
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Compact, powerful, and rechargeable. Small size, big beam.
Fenix PD35 v3.0 Tactical Flashlight 1700LM
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Hands-free light for any task. Go anywhere at night.
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
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Stockpile power for your gear. Never run out in a blackout.
PROCELL AA Alkaline Batteries 144 Pack
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Solar lighting and phone charging kit. Off-grid living made simple.
BioLite SolarHome 620+ | Solar-Powered Light, Charging & Radio
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First Aid & Medical Essentials

In an emergency, having the right supplies can mean the difference between minor injury and major danger.

 
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Built for serious backcountry emergencies. Be ready for the worst.
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series
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Professional-grade, all-in-one kit. Trusted by responders.
MyFAK - Best IFAK Medical & Trauma Kit
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Waterproof and organized. Grab-and-go medical help.
Surviveware Large First Aid Kit ...
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Lightweight splinting for fractures. Fix injuries in the field.
First Aid Splint 36" X 4.3" for Arm & Leg
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Stops bleeding fast. Life-saving seconds matter.
Adventure Medical Kits QuikClot Emergency Gauze
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Pocket-sized rescue gear. Breathe easy, help safely.
Archer MedTech - CPR Mask for Pocket or Key Chain
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Monitor health during crises. Stay informed, stay safe.
Innovo Pulse Oximeter and Thermometer Bundle
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Compact kit for severe injuries. When seconds count.
MediTac Trauma Kit
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Pain, allergy, and stomach relief. Be your own pharmacy.
37 Travel Size Medicine Packets (2 Pack)
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Instant heat for cold emergencies. Stay warm anywhere.
HotHands Toe, Hand & Body Warmer Variety
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Multi-Use Tools & Protection

Tools that work double (or triple) duty keep you alive when resources are scarce.

 
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18 tools in one. Your pocket toolbox.
Leatherman Wave Plus Multi-Tool
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Classic, reliable, and versatile. Always handy.
Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife, 15 Func
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Rugged survival blade. Built to last.
StrongArm - Coyote Brown, Plain Edge
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Start a fire in any weather. Essential for warmth and cooking.
4 Pack Ferro Rod Fire Starter Flint Kit
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Windproof, waterproof flame. Fire that won’t quit.
UCO Stormproof Matches – Waterproof Windproof Matches
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NOAA weather alerts, power, and light. Stay informed off-grid.
ER310 Portable Emergency Crank Weather Radio
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Communicate when phones fail. Reliable backup communication.
BAOFENG BF-F8HP PRO 10 W Tri-Band Two-Way Radio
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Dig, chop, saw. Compact survival workhorse.
SOG 18.25" Folding Survival Shovel w/ Saw
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Precision for your defensive gear. See your target clearly.
Tacticon Predator V3 Red Dot Sight for Rifle
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Strong, lightweight, multi-use cord. Limitless survival uses.
100ft 550 Paracord Mil Spec Type III 7 Strand
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Shelter & Warmth

Exposure can kill faster than hunger, these keep you dry, warm, and protected.

 
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Reflects body heat, weatherproof. Your portable survival shelter.
S.O.L. 90% Reflective Lightweight Emergency Bivvy
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Warm, lightweight, and compact. Cozy anywhere.
Snugpak Jungle Survival Blanket - Insulated, Lightweight
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Warmth and comfort off the ground. Sleep better outdoors.
Klymit Insulated Static V Sleeping Pad
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Cold-weather comfort rated to -25°F. Extreme warmth when it counts.
Teton Celsius XXL Sleeping Bag
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Lightweight and weather-resistant. Shelter in minutes.
MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Lightweight Tent
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Reliable group shelter. Room for your crew.
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 4-Person Tent
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Durable and ultralight. Insulates from the cold ground.
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite Sol Sleeping Pad
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Multi-use: warmth, shelter, signaling. A must-have in every kit.
S.O.L. Heat Reflective Heavy-Duty Blanket
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Safe indoor propane heat. Stay warm without electricity.
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Heater
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Keep perishables cold longer. Portable cold storage.
Yeti Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cooler
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