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The Seventy2 Survival System

Developed in collaboration with first responders, doctors, special forces, mountain guides and other experts, Uncharted Supply Co.’s Seventy2 Survival System is the ultimate bug-out kit. It comes neatly arranged inside a medium-sized backpack you’ll actually want to use on a daily basis.

Although a bit pricey, the pack contains everything you need to survive the extremely critical first 72 hours in a hurricane, earthquake or any emergency situation. A total of 35 top-quality tools are at your disposal, along with detailed instructions on how to use them.

Among the items you’ll find in this emergency survival bag is a solar powered/hand crank smartphone charger, air filtration mask, chem lights, collapsible water pouch, shovel/pick-axe, Datrex food bars, first aid kit, heat packs, fire starter, tent, and water filter. What’s more, the backpack boasts a waterproof and airtight construction that protects your gear and allows the bag to act as a floatation device, while its tough polyurethane insert panels can also be used as snowshoes or a sling.

Buy From Amazon $365

TOPS Knives Little Bugger

Designed by badass Matt Graham who is an endurance athlete, martial artist and specialist in “primitive skills” (you probably know him from reality show Dual Survival), TOPS Knives’ Little Bugger is a solid fixed-blade that’ll handle most camp shenanigans with aplomb.

The sharp, full-tang piece is made of 3/32” 1095 steel with thin tan canvas Micarta handles & black liners. Weighing in at about 2.4oz and measuring 5.75″, the knife sports a Wharncliffe-style blade that’s 2.38″ long and tumble-finished for that rugged look we all love.

Razor-sharp, easy to handle and offering a secure grip, the Little Bugger is a trustworthy companion that’ll come in handy at tough tasks such as processing firewood and building a shelter. What’s more, the sturdy knife comes with a lightweight and minimal sheath that can easily be worn on a belt or on a pack.

Buy From TOPS Knives $95

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IUNIO Folding Axe

Designed to save your ass in a SHTF situation but just as useful in a leisure camping trip, the IUNIO Folding Axe is an all-in-one set containing literally every survival tool you need.

The modular tool is unique in its construction, featuring extension bars (made of premium aluminum alloy) that allow you to adjust the length of the handle according to your needs. Inside–or attached to–these bars you’ll find a fisher scaler knife, magnesium fire starter with whistle, glass breaker, compass with some hand rope, and a steel axe with a hammerhead on its back, complete with a protecting sheath.

Keeping this bad boy in your bug-out-bag, hunting, camping or hiking backpack will have you prepared for the worst. Total length 16.14″, weight 1.94 lb.

Buy From Amazon $30

WK Camp Knife

If you’re ready to upgrade from your modest Opinel to a more serious outdoor/apocalypse-ready blade, here’s a suggestion–the WK Camp Knife.

Looking more like an intimidating machete than a knife, this piece measures a whopping 14.7 inches, with a 9.5-in long blade made of 80CRV2–a tough as nails workhorse of a steel. A blade thickness of 0.25-in and full tang construction ensure this knife is practically indestructible, while the black oxide, no-glare finish keeps it corrosion-free.

Available with your choice of a handle in black rubber, micarta, or maple, the badass WK camp knife comes accompanied by an un-lined Kydex sheath with belt loops.

Buy From Winkler Knives $625

FiveJoy Military Folding Shovel Multitool

Before tackling the outdoors, you need the right tools in your bag and the lighter & more compact they are, the better. Built incredibly tough with lots of functionality and weighing only 1.2lb, FiveJoy’s Compact Military Folding Shovel is a serious multitool to include in your hiking and backpacking gear.

Forged from 420 high carbon steel (primarily used for making knives and axes), the rust/water resistant shovel features a screw locking mechanism that allows it to be used at 40°, 90° or 180° angles as either a hook, hoe or shovel. The versatile survival tool has a sharp axe blade, serrated saw edge & hammer edge.

By unscrewing the connecting tubes you get access to a hidden rescue knife and saw, emergency whistle, bottle opener, and magnesium fire starter. You also get some paracord – another essential for any outdoor shenanigans.

Buy From Amazon $49

Mountain Standard x VSSL First Aid Kit

This first aid kit nestled inside a sturdy flashlight is the perfect addition to your camping/survival bag.

At one end you have a dual mode (static and SOS) LED ‘flood’ lantern light and at the other is an oil filled compass. Inside the lightweight (14oz), water resistant, military-spec anodized aluminum body (9″ long by 2″ diameter) you’ll find everything you need to treat any minor medical issues you might come across your trail. These life-saving items include an emergency whistle, various antiseptic and cleansing wipes, cotton pads, a bunch of different bandages, anti-inflammatory and aspirin tablets, safety pins, tweezers, razor blade, gloves, and more.

Buy From Mountain Standard $78

HydraPak Expedition 8L Collapsible Water Bottle

Extremely packable and ultra tough, the HydraPak Expedition 8L Collapsible Water Bottle is perfect for car camping or as a water supply for your base camp. At 87g (3oz), it’s also lightweight, which is how all your outdoor gear should be.

Made of long-lasting, abrasion resistant, water-proof nylon TPU film laminate reinforced with elastic RF welded seams, the bottle has a wide mouth (63mm) screw cap which is compatible with the Katadyn Vario Filter and can be attached to the included hydration tube or water dispenser tap.

A flexible webbing handle and two strips of lash points provide easy carrying and hanging, while dual baffles ensure stability and free-standing capability when full. Even better, the 100% BPA & PVC-free Expedition 8L can be used in sub-zero and up to 60° C (140° F) temperatures.

Buy From Hydrapack $60

Kershaw Ration Multi-Tool

A very compact and solid spork, the Kershaw Ration Multi-Tool is a must-have for anyone who enjoys camping, hiking, and backpacking and anyone eating meals on the go.

The tool is made from 3Cr13MoV stainless steel and coated with a matte bead-blasted finish that makes for a lightweight, corrosion-resistant eating device that’s built to last. Measuring 4.6″ (11.7 cm) and weighing in at just 1.1 oz. (31.2 g), the Ration combines a generously sized spoon, a fork with long tines, and a bottle opener, while a built-in carabiner allows for convenient clipping and easy access.

Buy From Amazon $6

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