BEST Survival Gear For 2022

Iunio Camping Axe

A survival axe is an important one for your survival gear list. It can help you build a shelter, get through thick bush, hammer in tent pegs, cut firewood for warmth, hunt food, and be a valuable self-defense weapon.

The axe we have chosen is the Iunio Camping Axe. It’s exceptionally versatile, adjustable, and strong; great for survival.

The head of the axe is made from high carbon steel and cuts well. The handle is adjustable in length, ideal for extra leverage, or for tight working angles. It’s great for splitting small logs and kindly or clearing bush.

It’s not the best for heavy chopping though and the axe head can loosen if pushed too hard.

As well as being a camping axe, it’s also a multi-tool. There is a flat hammer on the backside of the head, a glass hammer at the base, a compass, a whistle, and storage for small items in the tubular design.

EGKH Gurkha Kukri - Army Issue

A good survival knife is also a valuable addition to your survival gear. It’ll cut you out of a tricky situation, skin game, cut food, help make shelters and protect you if needs be.

It’s hard to find a more versatile survival knife than a Kukri (a kind of machete) and you won’t find a better one than the EGKH Gurkha Army Issue Kukri.

This knife is made in Nepal by “Bishwakarmas” (Born khukuri Makers) that have been making kukris longer than anyone. It comes with the highest quality steel blade with a full tang for ultimate strength and durability.

It arrives extremely sharp and will clear a path through the jungle with ease. It’s ideal for any kind of knife work and if you’re hunting there’s a handy notch at the base to stop blood from getting on the handle.

This kukri comes with a leather sheath, a sharpener that’s also a flint, and a small survival knife for skinning animals. The handle is made of buffalo horn with finger grooves for extra grip.

You couldn’t ask for a better knife to take on your adventures.

LifeStraw

The most important thing we all need for survival is water. Without water, every one of us will be dead after 24-48 hours. It’s pretty much impossible to carry a proper filtration system around while trekking but the LifeStraw makes it possible.

The LifeStraw is a thin, light, portable water filter that requires no power source. You simply place it in dirty water, suck and drink up to 1000 gallons of fresh, clean water from one straw. That’s probably more water than an average person drinks in a year.

The filter removes 99.99% of all bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from water, making any freshwater drinkable. Not only that but weighing just 2 oz with a slim, compact design, the LifeStraw isn’t going to add weight or take up space in your backpack.

The filtration system has been rigorously tested so you can be confident when dipping the straw into dirty water.

The only issue with the LifeStraw is that it’s a little hard to use, you’ll have to lie down next to your water source and suck hard. However, for an easy-to-carry piece of survival gear, it checks all the boxes!

It’s an amazing product overall and with each purchase, a child in need is given drinking water for a year.

EMDMAK Survival Kit

If there is one thing we should all carry with our survival gear, it’s a comprehensive survival kit. Having one of these means that the day you forget a fire starter, a compass, a knife, the survival pack has a spare, and more.

The EMDMAK Survival Kit has everything you could ever need, whether you’re fishing, hunting, climbing, or trekking, it has the tools for you. The tools aren’t the highest quality but for $20 you’re getting an excellent variety of tools that hopefully, you’ll never need to use, but when you do, everything you need will be there.

In this survival kit, there’s a compass, wire cutter, multi-tool, fire starter, emergency blanket, and a flashlight to name a few. All of these tools come in a slim, compact, waterproof, and shock-resistant case that only weighs 6.8 oz. It’s easy to store and carry on any adventure, don’t go on your next trip without one.

Surviveware Small First Aid Kit

One thing that should be at the top of your survival gear list is a first aid kit. Accidents do happen and in the wild, a proficient first aid kit can be the difference between life and death.

The Surviveware Small First Aid Kit is small, light, and compact making it easy to carry.

It is also MOLLE compatible, and can easily be added to your backpack. The bag is made from 600D polyester, is water-resistant, and keeps all the first aid items safe and secure.

The kit contains 100 basic items, clearly labeled and compartmentalized in the inner sleeves of the bag. This makes everything quick and easy to find during an emergency.

The sleeves are also labeled by category and there’s an extra zipper pouch for any prescription medications or extra’s you’d like to add.

The Surviveware Small First Aid Kit comes with a money-back guarantee and a lifetime warranty. It really is one of the best small first aid kits around and should be on the top of your list of purchases if you don’t have one already.

Garmin in Reach Explorer+

While being an expensive addition to your survival gear, the Garmin in Reach Explorer+ is a valuable asset to take along with you. This small device gives you GPS, satellite text messaging, and an SOS system.

The unit connects to the Iridium global satellite system so that no matter where you are, you can contact loved ones, send an SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center, know and track your location, and more.

The unit is waterproof, runs on a rechargeable battery with up to 100 hours of battery life depending on the function. It comes preloaded with topographical maps and you can pair it with your phone to download US NOAA charts and more.

This is not just a GPS and satellite communicator by any means. It is also a survival tool itself because it comes with a compass, a barometer, and an accelerometer.

If you go off the beaten track often or out to sea, this little pocket item will be something that’ll give you and your loved one’s peace of mind, help you find where you need to be, and maybe save your life.

SharpSurvival Emergency Tent

In most cases, you’ll probably be carrying your own tent but getting caught out on a day trip or having your tent blown or flooded away is not uncommon. That’s when having a Sharp Survival Emergency Tent in your backpack could come in handy.

The tent is made from high-quality Mylar, the same material they use in emergency blankets. Weighing only 5.6 oz, it comes in a small packed size ideal for storing and carrying in your backpack.

The mylar material is 100% waterproof and windproof to protect you from the elements. It’s also heat-reflective and can keep up to 90% of your body heat inside the tent, making sure you stay warm (maintaining body heat even without a sleeping bag).

It’s extremely easy to set up, just string up a rope and attach the tent and you’re good to go. Once up, the tent is spacious enough for two adults to sleep warm and comfortably.

For only $10, this survival tent takes away the worry, avoids the need to build bush shelters, plus it can be used as an emergency survival blanket if needs be.

Leatherman Surge

Survival can mean a lot of things. It can be fixing a car, mending a boat, building a shelter, killing some food, opening a can even, and for all of those things, a good survival multi tool fits the bill.

The Leatherman Surge Heavy Duty is made for a survival situation and can tackle anything you throw at it. It features 21 tools that cover a huge range of different tasks. It’s often been said you can fix anything with some duck tape, cable ties, and a Leatherman.

The Leatherman Surge Heavy Duty comes with three knives, a saw, pliers, wire cutters, bottle opener, can opener, flat & Philips screwdriver, scissors, a file, and more.

The tools all fold out easily and lock in place for safe use. This Leatherman also features a one-hand opening so you can use your other hand as needed, perfect in an emergency situation.

The Leatherman Surge Heavy Duty comes with a 25-year warranty and is made to survive much longer than that. The only downside is that the black oxide finish rubs off.

In the end, it is one of those survival items you want in your bug-out bag at all times.

WintMing 70L Survival Backpack

You’re going to need something solid and comfortable to carry all your survival gear with you and the WintMing 70L Survival Backpack is an ideal choice. It’s affordable, practical, and made to high specifications.

The first great thing about this survival backpack is the size. With a 70L capacity, it’s spacious enough for a 5-day expedition or longer.

To add to the space, the outside is riddled with MOLLE webbing, so you can attach any extra’s that don’t fit or that you might want to access quickly and easily.

It’s made from double-layer 600D oxford fabric with a waterproof inner layer. This makes the backpack extremely durable and it’ll stop gear from getting wet. As the marines say, if your stuff gets wet you’re done, or something like that.

There are ample storage compartments to keep things organized in and it’s comfortable to carry. The padded back panel, harness, and shoulder straps keep you supported while the waist and chest straps spread the weight evenly.

At such a low price, this backpack is hard to beat in terms of value and you won’t find one with better quality at this price.

Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400BJ-1JF

If you spend a lot of time in the outdoors, it’s worth having a survival watch that doesn’t just tell the time but will also help you avoid a difficult survival situation.

The Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400BJ-1JF has a range of functions that will assist you in the wild. Like all G-Shock watches, this one is shock-resistant and waterproof to 200m.

The case is mud-resistant and the buttons are sealed to ensure they work no matter what environment you’re in. Whatever happens, this watch will survive and be on had to help you out.

The Rangemen comes with atomic time so it’s always accurate. It charges through solar, so it’ll never die. And it has an Altimeter/Barometer, Thermometer, and Compass to keep you safe and out of trouble. Of course, it also comes with the usual stopwatch, countdown, alarms, and sunset/sunrise data.

It is a little expensive but it should last a lifetime and if spend a lot of time in wild places, it’s worth every penny.