Gear

Tools and recommendations from The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide & more

Here you’ll find the tools and recommendations from The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide—field-tested apps, dependable survival gear, practical auto gear, a curated Survival Library, Jeep/Gladiator resources, and solar options I trust. Many are the exact items I use in the field.

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Gear

EVERLIT Complete 72 Hours Earthquake Bug Out Bag Emergency Survival Kit for Family. Be Prepared for Hurricanes, Floods, Tsunami, Other Disasters

Sustain Supply Comfort Kit 4 Person

M2 BASICS Professional 300 Piece (40 Unique Items) First Aid Kit | Home, Car, Business, Travel | Medical Kit, Emergency Kit

Emergency Crank Weather Radio, 4000mAh Solar Hand Crank Portable AM/FM/NOAA, with 1W 3 Mode Flashlight & Motion Sensor Reading Lamp, Cell Phone Charger, SOS for Home and Emergency Green

GOODaaa Power Bank Wireless Charger 45800mAh Built in Hand Crank and 4 Cables 15W Fast Charging Power Bank 7 Outputs & 4 Inputs Solar Portable Charger, SOS/Strobe/Strong Flashlights, Compass

Pack of 1 GStar® TorchZilla Series Windproof Jet Flame Butane Refillable Torch Lighter (Random Color - Plain)

Paracord Planet Genuine Type III 550lb Paracord – Nylon Cord in Solid, Multi, and Reflective Colors – 25+ Colors and Length Options of 10', 25', 50', and 100'

LcFun USB Rechargeable Electric Arc Lighter Windproof Plasma Lighters with LED Battery Display, Waterproof Electronic Flashlight Lighters with Lanyard for Camping, Survival Tactical Gear

Esbit 1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergency Prep

MSR WhisperLite International Compact Multi-fuel Camping and Backpacking Stove

Odoland 6pcs Camping Cookware Mess Kit with Lightweight Pot, Stove, Spork and Carry Mesh Bag, Great for Backpacking Outdoor Camping Hiking and Picnic

G.I.Style Canteen Kit,Canteen 1.2L,Canteen Cup 0.8L, Cup Lid,Stand/Stove,Cover 5pcs Set

GasOne Camping Stove Fuel Blend Isobutane Efficient and High Output

Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets -Space Blanket Survival kit Camping Blanket (Pack of 6). Perfect for Outdoors, Hiking, Survival, Bug Out Bag ，Marathons or First Aid

Go Time Gear Life Bivy Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag Thermal Bivy - Use as Emergency Bivy Sack, Survival Sleeping Bag, Mylar Emergency Blanket

Therm-a-Rest Prolite Apex Self-Inflating Camping and Backpacking Sleeping Pad, Regular Wide - 25 x 72 Inches, Heat Wave

Lepro LED Headlamp Rechargeable - Super Bright Head Lamp with 5 Modes for Camping & Hiking Gear Essentials, IPX4 Waterproof Headlight Flashlight with Red Light, USB Cable Included

Camping Lantern Rechargeable, 600LM Led Camping Light, 5 Light Modes Waterproof Portable Light with Magnetic Base for Power Outages, Hurricane Emergency, Outdoor, Hiking, Home and Car (Green)

Whistle Emergency Noopel Three Tubes Survival Whistles 2 Pack with Lanyard and Keychain for Hiking Camping Kayak Sports Outdoor Safety Kids Lifeguard Rescue Signaling

Coghlan's Survival Signal Mirror, Size: 2" x 3"

Patelai 2 Pcs 18 x 18 Inch Safety Flags Warning Flag Mesh Bungee Safety Weather-Proof Warning Flag with Grommets and Bungee Cord

EverSaw Folding Hand Saw 8 inch Compact Camp Saw for Trees Pruning and Gardening

SOG FastHawk- Lighter, Faster, Agile Throwing Hatchet, Versatile Survival Tactical Axe for Competition Throwing and Camping, Hunting and Packing-Black (F06TN-CP)

SOG Sogfari Kukri 13" Stainless Steel Survival Machete Knife | Saw on the Back of the Blade, Textured Handle, Nylon Sheath

ORIENTOOLS Collapsible Snow Shovel with D-Grip Handle and Durable Aluminum Edge Blade, Portable Snow Shovel for Your Car, Truck, Recreational Vehicle, etc. (Blade 11")

Sportsman Pocket Chainsaw - Camping Folding Hand Saw With Free Fire Starter, 36-Inch Heavy Duty Chain 48 Teeth, Best Pocket Saw for Survival Gear, Hunting, Backpacking, Tree Trimming or Emergency Kit

SUUNTO A-30 Compass: Compact, hiking compass with luminous markings in low light

Coitak Flex Cuffs, 10 PCS Zip Tie Handcuffs, Double Locking Zip Ties Restraints, Black Nylon Cable Tie, Heavy Duty Tensile Strength: 250 LBS | Length: 27 1/2"(Black)

Rand McNally Road Atlas Large Scale 2026: United States, Canada, Mexico (Rand McNally Large Scale Road Atlas USA)

AquaQuest Trail Map Case - 100% Waterproof Document Dry Bag Holder with Clear Window & Lanyard - Black, Yellow, Orange, Blue or Green

12' x 20' Super Heavy Duty 16 Mil Brown Poly Tarp Cover - Thick Waterproof, UV Resistant, Rip and Tear Proof Tarpaulin with Grommets and Reinforced Edges - by Xpose Safety

UCO Stormproof Match Kit with Waterproof Case, 25 Stormproof Matches and 3 Strikers

First Alert Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder, Steel, Anti-Slip, EL52-2, Black

First Alert Three-Story Fire Escape Ladder, 24 Feet, Steel, Anti-Slip, Black

Everlit Survival Car Emergency Kit, Roadside Safety Tool Kit with Gloves,Digital Auto Air Compressor Tire Inflator, First Aid Kit, 12 Feet Jumper Cable, Tow Strap, Flashlight for Women, Men, Teenagers

FIRST ALERT AUTO5 Car Fire Extinguisher, FESA5, UL RATED 5-B:C, Red, 1-Pack

CARTMAN Foldable Warning Triangle Emergency Warning Triangle Reflector Safety Triangle Kit, Pack of 3, with Storage Case

Twinkle Star Emergency Roadside Flares Kit LED Safety Strobe Road Warning Light Highway Beacon Alert Flare with Magnetic Base, Detachable Stand, Solid Storage Case (Set of 4) New

Led Road Flares Emergency Lights 2 Pack - Emergency Roadside Lights with Magnetic Base and Stand for Car Marine Vehicles Trucks - Comes in Solid Storage Case - Beacon Safety Strobe Light Warning Alert

Go Time Gear Life Bivy Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag Thermal Bivy - Use as Emergency Bivy Sack, Survival Sleeping Bag, Mylar Emergency Blanket

IPOW 4 Pack Car Window Breaker Seatbelt Cutter, Heavy Carbon Steel Glass Breaker Car Safety Hammer Emergency Escape Tool, Auto Rescue Life Saving Survival Kit for Car, Office, Home

ORIENTOOLS Collapsible Snow Shovel with D-Grip Handle and Durable Aluminum Edge Blade, Portable Snow Shovel for Your Car, Truck, Recreational Vehicle, etc. (Blade 11")

M-AUTO 2 Pack Tire Traction Mat Portable Recovery Track Emergency Devices for Vehicle to Get Unstuck from Snow, Mud, and Sand, 24" Coilable Recovery Traction Mat with Bag for Car/Truck, Load 7.7 Ton

3 X Israeli Battle Bandages 6" (Israeli Battle Dressing)

Stop The Bleed® Basic Kit with CAT Tourniquet

MediTac Basic Bleeding Control Pack Feat. SWAT-T Tourniquet, Emergency Bandage and Compressed Gauze Dressing - Basic

Jase Antibiotic Medical Supply

An emergency supply of key antibiotics that can be life-saving!

Military Poncho, Waterproof Camouflage Army Poncho, Multi Use Rip Stop Military Rain Poncho

THE NORTH FACE Men’s Venture 2 Waterproof Hooded Rain Jacket

Rothco US Made Wool Watch Cap - All-Weather Protection and Classic Style Beanie

Tru-Spec Men's Military Boonie Hat

Mountain House Classic Meal Assortment Bucket Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food 24 Servings

ER Emergency Ration 3600 Calorie Food Bar for Survival Kits and Disaster Preparedness, Case of 20, 1BC

Emergency Food Rations- 3600 Calorie Bar (Vanilla Poundcake) - 3 Day, 72 Hour Ready To Eat Supply For Disaster, Hurricane, Flood Preparedness - Non Thirst Provoking - 5 Year Shelf Life

3600 Emergency Food Bar -CASE of 3

Emergency Water Packet 4.227 oz - 3 Day/72 Hour Supply (18 Packs) , White

Platypus GravityWorks Group Camping Water Filter System

SUPANT Collapsible Emergency Water Jug Container Bag, Freezable, BPA Free Plastic Water Carrier Tank, Outdoor Folding Water Bag for Sport Camping Riding Mountaineer Backoacking, Food Grade

Katadyn 8018270 Hiker Microfilter Water Purification Unit

42 Gallons (16 pcs, 2.6 Gallons Each), Water Storage Containers, Emergency Water Storage,Collapsible Water Containers, for Fishing, Camping, Hiking&Survival Kit. (160L)

Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets with PA Plus, Portable and Effective Solution for Camping, Hiking, Emergencies, Natural Disasters and International Travel, Two 50ct Bottles

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness

REDCAMP 4 Gallon/15L Portable Water Container with Spigot,Camping Water Jug,Camping Water Container, Large Water Tank,Portable Emergency Water Storage for Camping,Car,Hiking,Hurricane Supplies

The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Preparedness for ANY Disaster

When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency, 2nd Edition

SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere

Edible Wild Plants: Eastern/Central North America (Peterson Field Guides)

My Side of the Mountain

The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

Peterson Field Guide To Medicinal Plants & Herbs Of Eastern & Central N. America: Third Edition (Peterson Field Guides)

Basic Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

Wild Edibles: A Practical Guide to Foraging, with Easy Identification of 60 Edible Plants and 67 Recipes

RealTruck UnderCover SwingCase Truck Bed Storage Box | SC304P | Fits 2020 - 2025 Jeep Gladiator Passenger Side

SmittyBilt GEAR SEAT CVR FRT BLK - SB5661001

by RotoPax 2.5 Gallon Fuel Container

Tyger Auto Folding Shovel TG-SV8U3217 Military Heavy Duty Survival Shovel 16-in-1 Multitool Compact Camp Shovel with Bag for Camping, Hiking, Off-Roading, Outdoor, Tactical, Emergency

NOCO Boost GB40: 1000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 6.0L Gas and 3.0L Diesel Engines

Spot X with Bluetooth 2-Way Satellite Messenger | SOS Protection | Handheld Portable 2-Way GPS Messenger for Hiking, Camping, Cars| Globalstar Satellite Network Coverage | Subscription Applicable