[{"id":284053185,"handle":"best-sellers","title":"Best Sellers","updated_at":"2021-09-28T15:16:00-04:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-05-24T12:31:05-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_motivator_product"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option_cloned"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":293500289,"handle":"camping-gear","title":"Camping Gear","updated_at":"2021-09-28T15:05:06-04:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-05-24T12:30:12-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Camping Gear"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_motivator_product"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option_cloned"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2016-10-07T10:27:44-04:00","alt":"","width":52,"height":52,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1452\/9794\/collections\/camping-gear_grande_2882ddfd-041d-4bcd-872c-fe504fba4f3b.png?v=1475850464"}},{"id":284093249,"handle":"molle-bags","title":"Molle Bags","updated_at":"2021-09-28T14:15:20-04:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-05-24T12:30:09-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Molle Bags"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_motivator_product"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option_cloned"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":284693249,"handle":"bags-and-packs","title":"Packs \u0026 Bags","updated_at":"2021-09-28T14:25:41-04:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Are Survival Bags Important?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo matter how much experience you have outdoors, you’re putting yourself at risk when you embark on the natural landscape for several days at a time. Depending on where you live, various factors like weather conditions, wildlife, water resources and landscape can all play a role in putting your skills and the gear you're selected to pack, to the test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe gear you pack is what you’ll rely on when you need essential items and tools for getting through the day safely and comfortably. Your survival bag should contain the tools to help you survive against the elements, help you find and cook your food, and provide first aid or emergency needs if you’ve injured yourself or need rescue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview the rest of our \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBags \u0026amp; Packs\u003c\/span\u003e frequently asked questions here:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#bagsize\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow Big of a Bag Do I Need? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat Features Should I Want in a Survival Bag? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#weight\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow Much Should Your Bag Weigh?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#bagcontent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat to Pack in a Survival Bag?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bagsize\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Big of a Bag Do I Need?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe size of your bag depends on your trip and how much equipment you plan to pack. Many people end up packing one large bag and a smaller, secondary bag for other necessities. For example, using both the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/20l-pathfinder-dry-bag\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e20L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/10l-pathfinder-dry-bag\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e10L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Pathfinder Dry Bags are excellent choices for a several-day trip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you plan to use multifunctional items and wash your clothes every couple of days, then you could get away with a smaller 10L to 20L pack or bag. If you want to pack a little heavier, then be sure to upgrade to at least a 30L backpack, which can fit your tarp, clothing, blankets, water, emergency kits, headlamps, and other vital equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"features\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Features Should I Want in a Survival Bag?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike most anything else, your survival bag should be durable and multifunctional to some extent. For example, a dry bag for your belongings can also be a great resource to collect tinder because of its waterproof capabilities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/lumbar-pack\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLumbar packs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e can pack small necessities like your first aid kit, knives, and water bottle, which is ideal when you plan to travel outside of your camp for a couple of hours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll in all, your survival bag should fit everything you need. The bag should be durable and comfortable to wear, especially if you plan to use it while hiking, hunting, or traveling for several hours. Lastly, your survival bag or pack should be multifunctional to some extent, where you can also use it for basic tasks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"weight\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Much Should Your Bag Weigh?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEnsure that your bag is what you can handle. If you find yourself hunching over or struggling to stand with it on your back comfortably, then these are signs that the bag is too heavy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn reality, you don't know whether you have \"overpacked\" until you're on the trail then it's too late. You could make that discovery 100 feet in, or 2 miles in.That's why we advise following the 10C's and 5C's of Survival and carrying multi-purpose gear, so you only carry what you really need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"bagcontent\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Pack in a Survival Bag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA survival bag can refer to one of several things. In some cases, a “survival bag” is another term for a backpack, which holds all of a person’s clothing, equipment, water, and camp setup. In other cases, a “survival bag” refers to the things that hold the utmost necessities when encountering the wilderness' natural landscape, which means that it needs to be packed with careful selection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGoing off of the latter definition, your survival bag should have things that can help you survive in emergencies or if you’ve lost essential equipment. For example, if you lose your tarp, you’ll need a knife from your survival bag to build a new shelter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome necessities include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/blogs\/survival-blog\/the-five-c-s-of-survivability\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 5 Cs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/cutting-tools\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCutting Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/combustion-devices\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCombustion Device\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/cover-shelter\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/stainless-steel-containers-stainless-pots-pans-outdoor-cooking\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/cordage\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCordage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/map-tools\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/the-best-survival-compasses\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/first-aid\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFirst Aid Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/blogs\/survival-blog\/emergency-communications-for-your-survival-kit\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSignal Mirror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/fire-starting-kits\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFirestarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/camping-cookware-outdoor-cooking\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCookware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/blankets\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/sleeping-bags\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esleeping bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/tents\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/collections\/hammocks\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehammock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2021-05-24T12:30:11-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Bags \u0026 Packs"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mw_product_option_cloned"}],"published_scope":"web","image":{"created_at":"2016-09-07T13:54:54-04:00","alt":null,"width":52,"height":52,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1452\/9794\/collections\/packs-bags.png?v=1473270894"}},{"id":79849357361,"handle":"store-sale","title":"Store Sale","updated_at":"2021-09-28T15:16:00-04:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2018-11-04T17:45:00-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"STORE SALE"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":293498369,"handle":"survival-gear","title":"Survival Gear","updated_at":"2021-09-28T15:16:00-04:00","body_html":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Survival Gear is Necessary?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThink about essential survival gear like a First Aid kit. It’s designed to get you out of tough spots and respond quickly to emergency situations until you can safely get to a hospital. Similarly, essential survival gear should include items like a map of the area, a compass, fire starting supplies like a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/c-steel-flint-set?variant=24814491393\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/c-steel-flint-set?variant=24814491393\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eflint and steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, blankets to keep you warm, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/pathfinder-trade-knife?variant=27473936641\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/pathfinder-trade-knife?variant=27473936641\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebush knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/emergency-sleeping-bag\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/emergency-sleeping-bag\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eemergency sleeping bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/7-strand-550-paracord?variant=24813795713\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/7-strand-550-paracord?variant=24813795713\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eparacord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/gomboy-folding-saw?variant=15393052753969\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/gomboy-folding-saw?variant=15393052753969\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efolding saw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, and some kind of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/the-best-headlamp-for-hunting-princeton-tec-eos-black?variant=24814322625\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/the-best-headlamp-for-hunting-princeton-tec-eos-black?variant=24814322625\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eheadlamp for a reliable lightsource\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e you can use hands-free. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou also want to have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/dd-tarp-3x3-coyote-brown?variant=7348455407665\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/dd-tarp-3x3-coyote-brown?variant=7348455407665\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etarp handy for shelter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/geopress-purifier-by-grayl?variant=32405229568049\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/geopress-purifier-by-grayl?variant=32405229568049\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewater purifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e that will make short work of making nearby water sources drinkable in a pinch. Remember that no matter how sophisticated your provisions, they should support your basic needs for food, water, and shelter, and protect you from exposure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview the rest of our Survival Gear frequently asked questions here:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#makegear\" data-mce-href=\"#makegear\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow To Make Survival Gear?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#buyinggear\" data-mce-href=\"#buyinggear\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhy is Buying Survival Gear Important?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#packgear\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Pack Survival Gear ?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#topselling\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat is the Top-Selling Survival Gear? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"makegear\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Make Survival Gear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you’re crafty and don’t mind putting in some elbow grease, you can make quite a few of the most essential survival gear pieces for yourself. A popular example is a DIY fire starter. That’s because there are quite a few ways to start a fire, especially if you know the basic technique. It could be as easy as packing a jar of petroleum jelly, some cotton balls, a ziploc baggie, and a lighter. You could even use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/magnifying-lens-with-leather-holder\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ea magnifying glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. These low fidelity items may not be state-of-the-art but they’re time-tested. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnother great example is a DIY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/ul-water-purifier-filter?variant=31769756074033\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewater filter or purifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. There are quite a few techniques to create a simple survival water filter. Sometimes, that can be even better when you’re caught in an unexpected situation or if you’re not sure how to use survival gear. Ingenuity and out-of-the-box thinking are marks of a true survivalist. Just make sure to get some practice in with these DIY techniques first, so that you can adapt on the fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"buyinggear\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is Buying Survival Gear Important?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenerally, it’s better to purchase survival equipment because, when you’re in tricky conditions, facing the elements, time is against you. In other words, the situation you’re in is complicated enough without having to worry about fashioning survival gear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuying survival gear rather than fashioning your own gives you a solid and reliable baseline form which to start. For example, if you have an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/space-thermal-emergency-blanket-silver?variant=24813922625\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eemergency thermal space blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/dd-superlight-pyramid-tent\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epyramid tent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e ready to go, that’s your protection from changing weather conditions. Next, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/the-brown-bag-filter?variant=30132287733809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebrown bag filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e has unlimited filter capacity and it’s a simple and effective way to filter out suspended particles in water. The best part is that it’s super lightweight and easily stored. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"packgear\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Pack Survival Gear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePacking survival gear is not about how to orient gear. Instead, you need to know what to pack in your bag in the event of an unexpected evacuation or a situation where you have to shelter-in-place for 72 hours. This kit has to have 10 essential implements that will take care of your physical needs for that amount of time in the event that external situations, like a storm or a wildfire, cuts your access off to everyday, household items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou’ll need to make sure you have:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater — You can also pack implements to help clean water for drinking (pack at least two separate filtration forms and containers to hold them in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFood — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/bridgford-foods-corporation-honey-bbq-beef-2pk\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReady-to-eat sandwiches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, dehydrated camping food, canned meats or canned soups, stews, and beans. You may also decide to include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/campfire-survival-cooking-kit?variant=32223566495793\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esimple survival cooking kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e with metal pots, utensils, cups, plates, maybe a pan, and even a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/gen2-nano-x-case-kit-titanium?variant=31803284946993\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esmall stove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eShelter and clothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFire starters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/bushcraft-survival-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSurvival knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and tools \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLighting sources — As with water, you want at least two separate sources. The first is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/ledlenser-mh4-headlamp\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eflashlight or a lantern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. The second should be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/citronella-candles-3-pack\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecandles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommunications and compasses — You can use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/blogs\/survival-blog\/building-an-in-home-survival-kit\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehand-crank radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/deluxe-map-compass?variant=32750982145\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecompass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMiscellaneous items — You can also pack other implements that are important to you such as cash, duct tape, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/deluxe-map-compass?variant=32750982145\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebandanas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, spare batteries, travel toothbrushes, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/blogs\/survival-blog\/primitive-fishing-traps\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efishing kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, insect repellent, binoculars, and tents.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"topselling\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the Top-Selling Survival Gear?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top-selling survival gear includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKits — The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/gen2-pathfinder-stainless-steel-canteen-cooking-set\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGEN2 Canteen Cooking Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eand the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/stainless-steel-water-bottle-cooking-kit-1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStainless Steel Bottle Cooking Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/mora-bushcraft-black\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMora Bushcraft Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/no-36-bank-line-100-foot-spool\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo. 36 Bank Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 100 foot spool\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/100-wool-blanket\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e100% Wool Queen Blanket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/bush-one-knife-by-jeff-white\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBush One Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/5cs-haversack-set\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5 C’s Haversack Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com\/products\/wood-craft-pack-axe-24\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWood-Craft Pack Axe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - 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The Essential Kitbag® was designed to hold all essential bushcraft/survival kit. This bag will hold water bottle with cup, folding stove, flashlight, compass, cord, sewing kit etc. All kit is neatly organized in separate pockets. Essential can be carried attached to backpack or belt via MOLLE/PALS or with its own shoulder strap. There is a sleeve on the back that will hold a folding saw/knife/axe. Capacity can be velcro reduced. Extra pouches can be attached at the front side. The Essential Kitbag is an ideal one-day expedition bag to carry all essential stuff.
FEATURES
Adjustable buckle closure
Takes most 1 liter water bottles (Nalgene, US Canteen) with cup
Main chamber with adjustable drawstring and compartment for folding expeditionary cooker
Zippered mesh water purification tablets pocket inside the flap
Side organizer YKK®-zippered pockets with loop and mesh pocket
Order can take up to 3 business days to process through our warehouse. During high volume time, it could be up to 6 business days. All transit times are based on once your order ships.
WITHIN UNITED STATES:
We offer the following options:
Standard Shipping - average transit time is 5 to 10 business days; however, most arrive in 5 to 7 business days.
UPS Ground - average transit 1-5 business days
OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES:
Shipping charges DO NOT INCLUDE any duties, taxes, and/or import fees impost by your country's custom and/or clearance offices.
We offer the following services to most areas:
UPS Standard to Canada - average transit 1 to 3 business days
UPS Worldwide Expedited - average transit 2 to 5 business days
UPS Worldwide Express - average transit 1 to 3 business days
FedEx International Economy - average transit 2 to 5 business days
FedEx International Priority - average transit 1 to 3 business days
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The Essential Kitbag® was designed to hold all essential bushcraft/survival kit. This bag will hold water bottle with cup, folding stove, flashlight, compass, cord, sewing kit etc. All kit is neatly organized in separate pockets. Essential can be carried attached to backpack or belt via MOLLE/PALS or with its own shoulder strap. There is a sleeve on the back that will hold a folding saw/knife/axe. Capacity can be velcro reduced. Extra pouches can be attached at the front side. The Essential Kitbag is an ideal one-day expedition bag to carry all essential stuff.
FEATURES
Adjustable buckle closure
Takes most 1 liter water bottles (Nalgene, US Canteen) with cup
Main chamber with adjustable drawstring and compartment for folding expeditionary cooker
Zippered mesh water purification tablets pocket inside the flap
Side organizer YKK®-zippered pockets with loop and mesh pocket
Order can take up to 3 business days to process through our warehouse. During high volume time, it could be up to 6 business days. All transit times are based on once your order ships.
WITHIN UNITED STATES:
We offer the following options:
Standard Shipping - average transit time is 5 to 10 business days; however, most arrive in 5 to 7 business days.
UPS Ground - average transit 1-5 business days
OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES:
Shipping charges DO NOT INCLUDE any duties, taxes, and/or import fees impost by your country's custom and/or clearance offices.
We offer the following services to most areas:
UPS Standard to Canada - average transit 1 to 3 business days
UPS Worldwide Expedited - average transit 2 to 5 business days
UPS Worldwide Express - average transit 1 to 3 business days
FedEx International Economy - average transit 2 to 5 business days
FedEx International Priority - average transit 1 to 3 business days
Bought this from a recommendation from Dave himself via Facebook. A unrelated post but answered my question about the pouch. I got it for my Ti canteen set. The cover/bag from original set is “ok” just real small. This however is small but fits it well and adds a few extra small pockets. Most I loaded it up with is the pathfinder ti spoon,leather man surge small exotac lighter sleeve & ferro rod.,Olight flashlight SAK ranger 78, my ridge wallet and car keys. I could of squeezed in a couple packets of kopika coffee packets and maybe pouch of tuna or spam meat pouch as well but that will be kinda tight.I hiked a couple miles and it with full water it rides well and wasn’t uncomfortable. Pouch is well made like most helikon stuff. Very happy with. Thank you Dave for the recommendation.
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Terry A.(Florida, United States)
Great addition to your gear
This Helikon Tex product is a terrific addition to the gear available at SRO, just like all the Helikon Tex gear. Would love to see you expand that selection even further. And, as always, the steel canteen set I bought to put in the kitbag was terrific quality as well. With SRO what they tell you is what you get.
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Eric L, Brown(Missouri, United States)
Great Bag!!!
It doesn’t fit the TI canteen set very well. The pathfinder version fits that better… However this is an amazing bag and the extra features and incredible construction make it worth having a super tight fit. Better for stainless canteen set but as a bag on its own and not for the canteen set but as a super small day rig or scout rig this is one hell of a bag. Just make sure you know what you are gonna use it for before getting it.
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Lynn Linthicum(Missouri, United States)
Every where bag
Let’s get the bad out of the way first you can put a lot in this bag which makes a need for a padded shoulder strap other than that great piece of gear when not being used in the woods I carry a bottle of water in it and panfish gear for pond fishing behind house loving this bag
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Geoffrey Ormerod(Kentucky, United States)
Definitely a bag, not a pouch.
I'm giving this five stars for quality, as well as purpose. I do have some things to say about it.
Its called an "essential kit bag" and ita definitely a bag. Not your standard canteen carrying pouch. Too large to function in conjunction with other MOLLE gear, in my opinion. For what it is, it is excellent. Great for a hike, but wont hold enough to keep you alive.
