October 10, 2024

It always seems like this is the time of year when stores have their pallets of food out for sale. From canned tuna fish, to powdered eggs and milk. But the biggest problem is that you should be stocking up and survival tools and equipment all throughout the year, not just a few times. There are many different kinds of survival tools, and not just food. You should always be prepared for an emergency, because you never know when a disaster may strike. Being prepared can save your life.

There are different types of survival tools and equipment, much of it depends on where you happen to be in an emergency. Basic survival tools that you will need no matter if you are at home or on the go is a survival knife, flashlights with extra batteries, or even a flashlight that has a hand crank. A shortwave radio is also a must, that has the National Weather channel, as well as news channels. Perhaps one of the most important tools you should always have is a well stocked first aid kit.

Some other all around survival tools and equipment you should always carry are fire starters and dry tinder. Matches and lighters are good, if you have them, or if they are dry, but nothing beats a good flint and steel, or other similar survival equipment. These can emit a shower of sparks that are thousands of degrees, and can get a fire starter quickly and easily. Fresh dry tinder is also a must, since you never know if you are going to be under wet conditions. At the very least, make sure you keep some plain steel wool and a 9 volt battery in your survival kit.

Any survival tools and equipment that serve multiple functions is definitely something to purchase. Here are some examples of multipurpose survival tools. One is a Swiss army knife. Most of these come with at least six different tools, but many have 16 or more. There are different sized blades, cork screw, screw drivers, can and bottle opener. These even come with a small pair of tweezers and a tooth pick. Larger models may even include a pair of scissors, a magnifying glass for starting fires, and some may even have a compass built right into it. The sixteen tool knife sells for $9.99.

Another top of the list survival tools is the six in one folding shovel. This product is handy in just about any situation, and should be included in any survival tools and equipment checklist. This tool has a shovel head, dual hammer/hatchet head, as well as a saw. The shovel head includes a can opener, and the hatchet part has a nail puller. The handle has a push button locking mechanism, and the saw slides into the handle for secure storage. This unit sells for just $19.99.

Some survival tools and equipment you can and should carry with you at all times. One of these survival tools is the Survival Knife Kit, which comes with a belt sheath. The blade on this knife is six inches long, and has both a saw as well as a bottle opener built into the blade. The high impact ABS handle is hollow, containing the following items that everyone needs for ultimate survival. It has a wire ring saw, striking pad and matches, fish hooks, leads, and even nylon line. The screw cap is water tight, and even has a compass. The sheath includes a whet sharpening stone. This product sells for $14.99.