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Inexpensive and simple plate carrier. Holds M or L ESAPI Plates (Up to 10″ x 13″ Plates).
You can attach different pouches to MOLLE webbing.
Has emergency drag handle on the back.
Additional features:
– Quick Adjust Shoulder Straps
– Hook and Loop Adjusted Guides
– Padded Mesh Interior Lining
– Hook and Loop Webbing Panels
– Quick Adjust Cinchs
– Quick Release Buckles
– Easy Access Plate Pockets
Size Waist Size: 30″ – 46″ Adjustable
Good First Aid Tactical Kit is very important for any prepper. You can create one yourself or get stocked one.
Tactical Trauma Kit #1 by Elite First Aid comes in a very good pouch (you can choose color) and contains a lot of things. But I would really recommend replacing some of them.
There are following items in Elite First Aid Elite First Aid Tactical Trauma Kit #1
Latex Tourniquet
Should be replaced with Combat Application Tourniquet immediately!
Bleedstop Bandage
Good but you should replaced it with Olaes or Israel bandage. They work much better.
Latex Examination Gloves (pair)
Good but should be replaced with Nitril gloves which are more durable. Also some people suffer from latex allergies
ABD Pad
Good but too small for big ABD wounds.
Ammonia Inhalant
Triangular Bandage
Tape
Tweezers
Self Adherent Wrap
Safety Pins
Pain Reliever Pills
Gauze Sponges
First Aid Instructions
Antiseptic
EMT Shears
Burnaid Burn Gel
Bandage
Bandage
Water purification tablets are essential to have in emergency situations where your access to clean water is limited. Perhaps you are going hiking in the woods or someplace without public water that is filtered. This means the only water supply you will have at your disposal is the water found in the outdoors, like in lakes and rivers. Since this water is unregulated and exposed to all of the germs and pathogens of the open air, it will likely make you sick if you drink it. But if you continuously drink this diseased water then you will turn ill and eventually die. The only chance you’ll have in preventing yourself from getting sick by this water is to purify it with water purification tablets. These tablets will kill all of the active pathogens contained in the water, making it safe for you to drink.
The active ingredient found in water purification tablets is usually chemicals like iodine, chlorine dioxide or chlorine. Any one of these chemicals has the ability to destroy viruses and bacteria that may exist in the water. But you don’t have to worry about the science part of these tablets. You can just go to your local drug store and choose from a variety of over-the-counter water purification tablet brands that are available at cheap prices. Then you can pack them in a backpack or purse and take them out whenever you are ready to use them. But before you use them though, you need to have a container filled with water that you want to purify. This could be a mug, canteen, thermos or any other drinking container that you can close with a lid or cap. All you do is fill the container up with water, put one or more purification tablets in the water and then close the container. Wait at least 30 minutes for the tablets to completely dissolve. If they are not dissolved then just wait longer until they are dissolved.
You may notice a strange taste to the water after it is purified. This is unfortunately a taste created from the chemicals in the tablets, but there is a way to neutralize these flavors. If you use iodine-based tablets then iodine neutralizer tablets can get rid of the unpleasant taste in the water after it is purified. If you use chlorine-based tablets then just take the lid off the container and let the chlorine evaporate from the water, leaving it with a normal water taste afterwards.
Portable Aqua Chloride Dioxide Water Purification Tablets – one of the easiest ways to purify water when needed:
There are two most popular products for emergency or camping: Magnesium Fire Starter and Firesteel fire starter:
When using magnesium fire starter, shave magnesium from your fire starter onto the paper napkin.
Ignite the fire using the flint portion of your magnesium fire starter:
You don’t need magnesium shavings when using piece of cottonwool:
Firesteel fire starter gives you more sparkles:
You can get firestarter on Cabela’s: http://tinyurl.com/qc3vrad
Datrex Emergency Survival Water Pouch
Emergency purified water for immediate use; lightweight and extremely compact(64)-125 ml sachets
Loss potential minimized due to individual sachets and ideal for storage
Easy to dispense from a premeasured sachet; superior packaging materials for optimum durability in your survival kit
USCG, Canadian Coast Guard, EC and NZ approval (NSN 8960 0112 4454 3)
5 years shelf life
Lifestraw
Award-winning LifeStraw has been used by millions around the globe since 2005
Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria (>LOG 6 reduction) and surpasses EPA standards for water filters
Removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites (>LOG 3 reduction) and filters to an amazing 0.2 microns
Filters up to 1000 liters of contaminated water WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals
Comes in a sealed bag, perfect for storing for emergencies
Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets
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
In a survival situation, one of quickest ways to obtain food is by fishing and all fresh water fish are edible. You can find fish in ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. While many sport anglers will have boats and plenty of gear to catch fish you in a survival situation will not have any of this gear. However, in a survival situation you do not require boats and expensive rods and reels to catch fish. You may find yourself lost or stranded without any traditional fishing gear or none at all. This does not mean you have to go hungry however, you can find what you need in your environment.
Fishing Spears
Fishing spear made from a small green sapling. Simply split the ends to form prongs and use pieces wood in between the prongs to hold them apart. A single sharpened end is not ideal for catching fish because it may not penetrate to hold the fish and can damage edible parts of the fish. Tools needed to make this spear are a sharp edged rock or knife and a piece of wood to strike the rock or knife to split the ends.
Hooks
You can fish using the traditional line and baited hook. Hooks can be made from pieces of wire, bone, plastic and wood. If you have, a paper clip or a pop top from a soda can then you have a fishhook. If you do not have a multi-tool to bend and sharpen the metal or pop top you will have to use rocks and whatever else is available to form the hooks.
The hook can be made from a piece of bone or metal about one inch long. Both ends are sharpened and baited in hopes the fish swallows the entire hook. Tools need are a knife/multi-tool or sharp thin pieces of rock. Use a heavier rock to form the pop tops unless you can use the wire cutters from a multi-tool. Simply batter the tops into a shape hook and then sharpen using a coarse stone.
A broken button can be turned into a gorge hook. Attach to fishing line using the hole available on the button. Sharpen the ends that will hold the bait by rubbing against a coarse rock or use the file blade from your multi-tool.
Fishing Line
Paracord is a survival must have because you can unravel the seven inner strands of paracord for fishing line and it would be heavy enough for your needs. You can also make line by twisting strips of bark together. Do not ring any trees that you are removing bark from because it will kill the tree. Remove the outer bark in a long strip down one side and peel away the inner strands. Once you have three or four simply braid them together into line. Any fibrous plant can be used for string by separating the stands and then twisting or braiding together. You can use your shoelaces, and even small gauge wiring from an automobile for fishing line. You can even unravel clothing to make line.
Bait and Tackle
Bait can be grubs, worms, fuzzy seedpods and even scraps of cloth. Use pieces of Styrofoam or plastic bottle caps for bobbers, and small pebbles for sinkers. Use pop tops with cloth tied to them for lures and any piece of shiny metal for spoons.
Snugpak Stratosphere 1-Person Tent
Snugpak Stratosphere 1-Person Tent is the best and the lightest one-person tent you can find!
MUCH SMALLER than a standard tent but with all the features, supplied with seven ultralight alloy Y type stakes/pegs and packs into its own compression sack.
Ultra compact 1 person shelter
Fabric – Top; 50D Nylon Ripstop with 5000mm waterproof polyurethane coating
Fabric – Bottom; 210T Nylon with 8000mm waterproof polyurethane coating
Zip; Full Length side Zip
All seams are taped sealed
Stands up to severe weather
Makes sure you stay dry
Poles; Aluminum with Screw Lock Tips
Small pack size: Dimensions: 90” x 37” x 42”
Weight: 39oz (Including Poles, Pegs and Compression Sack)
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Snugpak Stratosphere 1-Person Tent |
Snugpak Bunker 3-Person Tent
The Bunker™ by Snugpak® is built and designed for long term hard use. With it’s 5000mm PU Coated Fly it can handle large amounts of rain as well as surpasses many other tent manufacturers with a much less superior fabric. The Bunker™ has two doors and two vents as well as all types of extras like internal mesh pockets, No-See-Um-Mesh, all seams are seam taped and much more. The Bunker™ is a Fly First pitch type tent, which allows the users to quickly set up the fly and seek shelter from the elements.
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Snugpak Bunker 3-Person Tent |
Coleman Hooligan 4 Tent – Shelter for the Group
4 person Coleman Hooligan tent. Your entire hiking group will sleep protected from the weather inside a Coleman® Hooligan™ 4 Tent with full rainfly. The lightweight, two-pole design is easy to carry and easy to set up. The three-season tent is designed for most conditions—mild to harsh—backpackers are sure to encounter. A fully-covered vestibule helps keep the inside of the tent clean by allowing for dry entry and blocking the wind around the door. When the weather is warm, take the rainfly off to enjoy the incredible ventilation from the mesh inner tent. Insta-Clip™ Pole Attachments stand up to high wind and the WeatherTec™ System’s patented welded floors and inverted protected seams help ensure you stay dry. The snag-free, continuous pole sleeves mean you only have to feed the poles once—reducing setup time to just 10 minutes. The 9 ft. x 7 ft. (2.74 m x 2.13 m) floor is large enough to fit four people.
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Coleman Hooligan 4 Tent |
Emergency Shelter Tent
This emergency tent is only for use when you have no choice. Put it in your car, in a pocket of your ski jacket, in backpack, everywhere. This tent is cheap and compact but can save life.
The Emergency Tent is a lightweight and compact emergency shelter. It is wind and waterproof and easy to set up. It is 8 feet long and roomy enough for two people.
Here is the list of the 10 Best Bug Out Bags for preppers:
1. Echo-Sigma Emergency Bug Out Bag – Complete Survival Solution With Gear & Supplies To Last Up To 10 Days
Quality gear is expensive but this bug out bag is well worth the price. You receive backpack with gear and supplies to last up to 10 days!
All items included in the bag are pre-configured and ready to use right out of the box.
Kit contents include:
1 Three Day Pass Backpack by Sandpiper of California
SOG S44 multitool
1 Hydration System (2.5 Liter) by Condor Outdoor
1 Suisse Sport Zero Degree Mummy Sleeping Bag
1 Echo-Sigma Provision Pack (3-10 days)
3 Full Size A-Pack MRE meals complete with heater, side dishes and drink mixes
9 Food Ration Bars (400 Calories each and nutritionally fortified)
5 Liters of 5 Year Storage Pure Drinking Water
Paper Napkins
1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit
1 Compass
1 Emergency Whistle
1 Emergency Blanket by Coghlan’s
1 BIC Brand Butane Disposable Lighter
1 Magnesium Fire Starter with Flint Striker
40 Waterproof Matches by Coghlan’s
1 Tinder Kit by Coghlan’s with Flint Striker
50 Inches of Duct Tape
1 Bottle of Water Purification Tablets by Coghlan’s
2 Chemical Light Sticks by Coghlan’s
2 BIC Brand Ball Point Pens
1 Pad of Paper
1 Set of Earplugs
1 Echo-Sigma 68 Piece Compact First Aid Kit
1 Waterproof Aircraft Aluminum Tactical LED Flashlight by Fenix (190 Lumen)
1 Emergency Multiband Multi-Power Weather Radio by Eton (with USB phone charger)
50 Feet of Military Grade 550 Paracord
10 Extra Large Zip Ties
1 Camp Trowel
1 Coghlan’s Emergency Tube Tent
1 Emergency Poncho
1 Plexiglass Mirror for signaling help
1 Thermal Sleeping Bag Cocoon by Survival Industries
6 Premium AA Alkaline Batteries (guaranteed fresh for 10 years)
1 Pair Work Gloves
2 N95 Rated Respirator Masks
1 Set of Protective Goggles
2 Hand Warmers by Coghlan’s
Weight: 34 lbs. Shipped
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You can get Echo-Sigma Emergency Bug Out Bag on Brownells |
2. Emergency Get Home Bag – Mid-Sized Disaster Preparedness Kit
Mid-sized disaster preparedness kit that is perfectly suited to keep on hand in your office, vehicle or dorm room.
Kit contents include:
1 Compact Assault Pack By Condor Outdoor
Gerber Dime Tool
1 Hydration System (2.5 Liter) by Condor Outdoor
1 Echo-Sigma 1-3 Day Provision Pack
6 Food Ration Bars (400 Calories each and nutritionally fortified)
2.5 Liters of 5 Year Storage Pure Drinking Water
Paper Napkins
All weather storage
1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit
1 Compass
1 Emergency Whistle
1 Emergency Blanket by Coghlan’s
1 BIC Brand Butane Disposable Lighter
1 Magnesium Fire Starter with Flint Striker
40 Waterproof Matches by Coghlan’s
1 Tinder Kit by Coghlan’s with Flint Striker
50 Inches of Duct Tape
1 Bottle of Water Purification Tablets by Coghlan’s
2 Chemical Light Sticks by Coghlan’s
2 BIC Brand Ball Point Pens
1 Pad of Paper
1 Set of Earplugs
1 Echo-Sigma 68 Piece Compact First Aid Kit
1 Waterproof Aircraft Aluminum LED Flashlight by Fenix (170 Lumen)
1 Coghlan’s Emergency Tube Tent
1 Emergency Poncho
1 Plexiglass Mirror for signaling help
1 Thermal Sleeping Bag Cocoon by Survival Industries
6 Premium AA Alkaline Batteries (guaranteed fresh for 10 years)
50 Feet of Military Grade 550 Paracord
10 Extra Large Zip Ties
1 Pair Work Gloves
N95 Rated Respirator Masks
1 Set of Protective Goggles
2 Hand Warmers by Coghlan’s
Weight: 17 lbs. Shipped
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You can get Emergency Get Home Bag on Brownells |
3. Echo-Sigma Runner System – Compact Disaster Preparedness Kit
The Echo-Sigma Runner is a compact disaster preparedness kit that is designed for individuals who either want to stay super mobile or add emergency kit features to their existing compliment of gear.
Kit contents include:
1 HCB Pack By Condor Outdoor
1 Modular MOLLE Compatible Utility Pouch by Condor Outdoor
1 Echo-Sigma Micro Provision Pack
6 Food Ration Bars (400 Calories each and nutritionally fortified)
1 Liter of 5 Year Storage Pure Drinking Water
All weather storage
1 Echo-Sigma Compact Survival Kit
1 Compass
1 Emergency Whistle
1 Emergency Blanket by Coghlan’s
1 BIC Brand Butane Disposable Lighter
1 Magnesium Fire Starter with Flint Striker
40 Waterproof Matches by Coghlan’s
1 Tinder Kit by Coghlan’s with Flint Striker
50 Inches of Duct Tape
1 Bottle of Water Purification Tablets by Coghlan’s
2 Chemical Light Sticks by Coghlan’s
2 BIC Brand Ball Point Pens
1 Pad of Paper
1 Set of Earplugs
1 Echo-Sigma 68 Piece Compact First Aid Kit
1 Emergency Poncho
1 Pair Work Gloves
2 N95 Rated Respirator Masks
1 Set of Protective Goggles
2 Hand Warmers by Coghlan’s
Weight: 8 lbs. Shipped
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You can get Echo-Sigma Runner System on Brownells |
4 Person Survival Kit
4 Person Survival Kit packed in a bag which doesn’t look tactical.
All items are packed securely by Survival Kits Online in a deluxe duffel bag. The kit includes the following:
* 48 -Pouches of Datrex Water – twice the amount of water as leading suppliers and each pouch has a 5 year shelf-life
* 48 – 200 Calorie Food Bars – 5 year shelf-life
* 40 – Water Purification Tablets – each tablet purifies 1 liter of water
* 1 – Hand Crank AM/FM/ Band Radio never needs batteries.
* 2 – Hand Squeeze Rechargeable Flashlight
* 1 – 5 in 1 Survival Whistle – compass, signal mirror, flint starter, waterproof container,lanyard and shrill whistle
* 1 – Box 50 Water Proof Matches
* 1 – Fire Starter – Provides sufficient shavings to start hundreds of fires
* 4 – Mylar Sleeping Bags – Recommended over common “space blankets”
* 4 – Emergency Poncho with Hood
* 2 – 2 Person Tube Tent with Rope
* 1 – 16 Function Knife
* 1 – Pair Leather Palm Gloves
* 1 – 50 Foot Rope
* 4 – Personal Hygiene Kits includes Soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, 9 Handy Wipes
* 4 – N95 Masks * 8 – Tissue Packs all purpose
* 1 – Large First Aid Kit – contains the essentials needed for any type of fist aid emergency
* 1 – On Duty/Gas Shut Off Wrench Designed by a fire fighter. Use to shut off gas and water. Pry open doors and windows. Will not spark if struck against metal. Safe to use.
* 1 – Can Opener
* 2 – Waste Bags
* 1 – 2.5 Gallon Water Bag
* 4 – Body Warmers – last for 16- 20 hours
* 4 – 12 Hour Light Sticks
* 1 – Portable Stove with Fuel Tablets
* 1 – Package of Survival Candles
* 1 – Deck of Cards
5. Urban Survival Bug Out Bag
Urban Survival Bug Out Bag for two persons.
Contents:
ORGANIZATION: black backpack, zip lock bags x5, waterproof document container.
WEATHER PROTECTION: Reflective sleeping bags x2, adult size poncho x2, 2 person tube tent, hand warmers x2.
FOOD AND WATER: US Coast Guard approved 5 year shelf life 3600 calorie bars x 2, : US Coast Guard approved 5 year shelf life 4.2 oz water pouches x12, 1 L water purification powder x5, folding 1 L water container for purifying water, water purification instruction sheet.
LIGHT AND COMMUNICATION: Dynamo AM/FM radio/flashlight/mobile phone charger, 10 piece mobile phone adapter set for charging mobile phone with dynamo, light sticks x2.
HYGIENE: Toothbrush x2, toothpaste, comb, razor, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, feminine pad x2, washcloth, toilet paper roll, sewing kit.
FIRST AID: 53 Pc first aid kit with band aids, dressing, butterfly closures, cotton tip applicators, sanitizer, as well as N95 masks x2, self-adhesive bandage, tweezers, trauma scissors, instant ice pack, pair of medical grade nitrile gloves.
MISC SUPPLIES: 10yd duct tape, 5 in 1 survival whistle, 50 ft rope, leather palm work gloves, multi tool knife, playing cards, GI can opener, pencil, Emergency Preparedness Guide.
6. Extreme Survival Kit Deluxe for Four People
Extreme Survival Kit Deluxe for Four People is a three day plus emergency kit with water, food, tools, first aid, and sanitary provisions to assist four people during a prolonged disaster situation.
(1) 21″ Colt Tactical Backpack
(32) Datrex Emergency Water Packs (4.2oz each)
(2) 3600 Calorie Datrex Emergency Food Packs (eighteen food bars per pack)
(6) Wise Foods Gourmet Cook in Pouch Freeze Dried Food Packets (two servings per packet)
(2) Sporks
(1) Esbit Solid Fuel Stove and Cookset
(12) Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets
(4) BRW Emergency Sleeping Bag (waterproof, windproof, and lightweight)
(4) BRW Emergency Ponchos
(1) BRW Tube Tent
(3) Cyalume Military Grade Snaplight 12 Hour Light Sticks
(1) Original Candle Lantern
(3) 9 hour replacement candles,
50 Feet of 500lb Grade Paracord
(1) Explorer Compass with Signal Mirror
(1) Explorer Ring Wire Saw
(1) Fox 40 Pearl Whistle
(1) Swedish Firesteel Knife
(1) Aquamira Emergency Water Filter Straw (filters up to 20 gallons)
(1) Potable Aqua Tabs bottle 50ct
(12) Survival Matches
(1) Bic Lighter
(1) 7 LED Mini Flashlight
(1) Deck Playing Cards
(4) Dust Masks
(2) Pair Heavy Work Gloves,
(3) 12″ X 15″ Water/Refuse Storage Bags
(1) 8X10′ Waterproof Tarp
(1) Carbon Steel Folding Shovel / Entrenching Tool. Also included is a large Zippmo First Aid Kit & Toiletry Kit.
7. Ready America Emergency Kit
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.
Tents provide you with shelter from the elements such as rain, snow and even wind. Tents also protect you from insects, rodents and snakes. With this in mind, what you want to look for next is how well will you be protected and how much space you will need.
Most tents when they say they are a two-person tent, for example, means two people without their gear. Therefore, if you were camping alone at a minimum you would need a two-person tent for you to have plenty of space for you and your gear.
For family camping trips, you may have sleeping cots you want to use so the tent has to be even bigger to accommodate the cots or even airbeds. You do not want the sleeping cots brushing or bulging out the sides of the tent nor do you want anyone having to sleep with their bodies in contact with the tent sides. Each person should have at least 25 square feet of space. Many tents are low to the ground and require a person to crawl in and out of the tent, so make sure everyone in your group or family can manage this feat.
Hikers would want a tent that is lightweight and yet still provides protection from heavy rains, snow and wind. Most tents today designed for hiking and camping are made of nylon and the nylon quality can vary.
The heavier the nylon the greater the protection, but this also makes the tent heavier. Certain tents are guaranteed as waterproof because they use special silicone based coatings on the material and the tent wall is usually single walled which means the moisture inside the tent from your breathing is expelled while the rain is repelled on the other side.
Many tents will have a so-called fly that stretches over the top of the tent to provide a second layer of protection and to help shed water. This type tent is less expensive because the material is not treated as efficiently and moisture may seep in if you make contact or stress the tent wall. The outer covering keeps the rain from pelting the top of the tent however, and allows venting even if it is raining out because many tents will have screened air vents just under the fly.
You want to make sure the tent flooring extends up the walls a few inches making a bathtub shape to prevent rain runoff from seeping in through the floor and wall seams.
Keeping insects out is important so you want to make sure the screening is a good enough quality that it does not tear the minute you stress it. Make sure the zippers have reinforced fabric along the zipper to prevent tearing.
You want your tent to shed water and to break the wind and not be a wind stop, in other words your tent must be designed to where the wind does not blow it over every time it gusts. Dome shaped tents are popular because the winds flows over and around and does not catch the tent itself. You want to ensure once the tent is set up that there are no sags or depressions where snow or rain can collect.
You should inspect any tent before purchasing by going to the camping store to see it set up. Stretch out in it to make sure it is roomy enough for you and your gear. Read the manufactures description closely to see to what extent it is waterproof and if any special sealants are used and can you treat or re-treat the material yourself at some point with a waterproof sealent.
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