Gifts for Survivalists

550 Paracord Military Spec550 paracord is ubiquitous. Real, seven strand, military grade (not consumer grade), fully tested 550 paracord made in the USA is not. When you're in an emergency situation, and have to rely on your paracord, do you want to have to question whether it'll really hold all that weight? Don't take chances with cheap knock-offs - get the real deal and have peace of mind.

1.1oz Silnylon Tundra Tarp w Quad LoopThe CCS 1.1oz Silnylon Tundra Tarp is constructed from 1.1oz silicon coated nylon; making them very light weight without sacrificing strength, and like all CCS tarps, are designed to give you maximum flexibility for setting up in many configurations, at any campsite you may find yourself in. Made in the USA.

Jaakari M (Jääkäri-Backpack)The Jaakari M backpack is a excellent 22 - 30L day or multi-day pack that offers MOLLE compatibility for maximum flexibility, a rigid frame sheet for the transfer of load weight onto the hips, a padded suspension, and Savotta's tough-as-nails construction.

Trangia Aluminum Mess Tins (Red Handle)Updated with red high visibility handles, Trangia's aluminum mess tins are great multi-purpose containers for gear, survival kits, valuables, breakables, etc.. and can even be used to cook and boil water in a pinch!

Knife & Axe Blade OilKnife & Axe Blade Oil is plant based, non-toxic, petroleum free, odour free, biodegradeable, and perfect for protecting axe and knife blades from corrosion, without the use of petroleum. Made in Canada.

Katadyn MP1 Purification TabletsThe Only EPA Registered Purification Tablets on the Market - effective against Cryptosporidium, Giardia, bacteria, and viruses. 30 tablets will purify 30L of water.

GRIZZLY Bushcraft Survival KnifeBorn from extensive field testing and use by British Forces Survival Training Team, the TBS Grizzly is the ultimate in a European sourced and made survival, expedition style knife.

Heavy Cover Military Style Titanium Mess KitThe Heavy Cover Military Style Titanium Mess Kit is a compact, lightweight food/beverage preparation and water purification system for those looking to keep their kit weight to an absolute minimum in the backcountry. Usable directly on a gas, alcohol or stick stoves, or over an open fire through the use of the included removable bail, the titanium mess kit weighs in at a mere 370g.

750 Paracord Military Spec550 paracord is usually enough for most outdoor activities, but if more tensile strength is needed, our true, military grade (MIL-C-5040H Type 4) 750 paracord provides breaking strengths over 800 lbs for the toughest outdoor users. Featuring 11 interior strands, including a marker strand, our 750 paracord is not consumer grade, and has the lab report to prove it.

Fish 'n Fire Survival CordOur new Fish 'n Fire Survival Cord is a 550 paracord style cord which also houses two extra strands: one of 8 lb test monofilament fishing line for emergency fishing kit, and braided jute twine for emergency tinder. Now your tarp lines, pack ties or even shoelaces can do double duty as emergency survival lines. Non-toxic. Made in the USA.

Trangia Aluminum Mess TinsTrangia's aluminum mess tins are great multi-purpose containers for valuables, breakables, gear, food, survival kits, and can even be used to boil water in a pinch!

Exotac TitanLIGHT LighterThe titanLIGHT is a precision machined, ultra-durable waterproof lighter that uses two o-ring seals to prevent your fuel from evaporating or leaking when it's not in use. The titanLIGHT features an easily replaceable flint wheel, and uses standard lighter fluid as fuel (Zippo or equivalent).

Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel BIO - Army ModelNewly updated with bio-based plastics, the Swedish Firesteel BIO Army provides a dependable, waterproof 3000℃ spark that makes fire lighting easy in all types of weather, or at any altitude.

Exotac fireROD XL Replaceable Firesteel with Tinder CapsuleFor those feeling insecure about the size of their firesteel, Exotac presents the fireROD XL - measuring 9cm long x 1.2cm in diameter, the fireROD provides plenty of sparking power, as well as a generous tinder capsule for firestarting materials or water purification tabs, 4 quickLIGHT firestarters, and 30 cm of repair tape. Go big or go home!

Gransfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest AxeA more professional axe for those who want to limb a felled tree in the traditional way.

Mora Garberg Black Carbon KnifeThe Mora Garberg Black Carbon is a carbon steel version of the highly popular full tang Mora Garberg knife, and is available with a full leather, or multi-mount sheath.

Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Survival SkillsLars Fält has a long and storied career as an elder statesman of bushcraft, military survival, and outdoor living. Outdoors the Scandinavian Way - Survival Skills delves into how to build shelter, make fire, procure safe, drinkable water, obtain food, use certain edible plants, and use the skills and knowledge of indigenous peoples when facing survival situations.

5The 5" Firebox All-In-One is a complete Gen2 5" folding Firebox Kit which includes: Gen2 5" folding Firebox, cotton carrying case, cordura carrying case, extra fire sticks (2 pair), standard grill plate, extended grill plate, adjustable fire grate, and a boil plate.

Flint and Steel KitFlint and Steel Kits are for those who like their firemaking old school style. Our flint and steel kits include a flint, a steel, charcloth (for an ember), and jute rope (for tinder).

Alcohol Burner Cross MembersFor those looking to go ultra-light, this compact and simple addition to a Trangia spirit burner turns it into a stand alone stove.

Edible & Medicinal Plants of CanadaThroughout human history plants have provided us with food, clothing, medicine and shelter. Canada is a huge country with diverse habitats that are home to an incredible diversity of plant species that have helped native peoples and early settlers survive through the centuries.

Viking Pendant WhetstoneThe Viking Pendant Whetstone is a handy, wearable, 600 - 800 grit sharpening stone of Arkansas novaculite, that features a beveled edge (for knives), a rounded edge (for serrated edges), and a groove for fish hooks, and can be used dry, with water, or oil. Comes with an adjustable leather cord. Made in the USA.

Heavy Cover US GI Style Titanium Canteen Mess KitThe Heavy Cover Titanium US GI style mess kit brings together a product with a time tested design, and a material with the highest strength to weight ratio (titanium). Lightweight, compact, non-toxic, BPA free, and anti-corrosive (will not rust).

Firebox Titanium Nano X-Case KitThe Firebox Titanium Nano X-Case Kit features Firebox's Ti (titanium) Nano stick stove, their X-Case kit, and a cloth bag for the utmost in lightweight, compact stick stove cooking.

Optimus Svea StoveThe OPTIMUS SVEA - is an ultra-classsic lightweight white gas stove made of solid brass that has been around for a century and still sets the standard for compact outdoor cooking equipment.

Knife & Axe Knife StoneThe Knife & Axe Knife Stone is a portable 220/400 grit water stone that is ideal fro repairing minor blade damage and refining edge sharpness.

Stormproof MatchesThe Starflash® signal mirror is unbreakable, scratch resistant, and floats!

Savotta Water BagA lightweight, compact, packable bag for carrying water from water sources to your campsite or camp fire. When packed, the bag doesn’t take up nearly any space at all, but when filled it can hold up to twelve litres of water. Made from lightweight 70D ripstop polyamide with a waterproof polyurethane coating.

Canadian Outdoor Survival GuideWith so many more people accessing the great outdoors these days, books like Canadian Outdoor Survival Skills have become all the more relevant. Duane S. Radford has created an irreplaceable survival guide that covers a broad range of topics including: fire starting, general bushcraft, trapping, foraging, wilderness first aid, navigation, and shelter.

Mors Kochanski - Basic Safe Travel & Boreal Survival HandbookWhile Mors Kochanski’s much loved “Bushcraft" is devoted mostly to the use of nature as the source of materials to live comfortably in the bush, his new title “Basic Safe Travel & Boreal Survival Handbook" goes into great length on how to cope with the major stresses one is apt to encounter when survival is one’s prime concern - including: dehydration, hypothermia, sleep deprivation, sleeping bags, bush beds and shelters, warming and signal fires, knife skills, useful knots, and conduct on bear country plus sections on navigation, map and compass skills, and crossing rivers safely.

Bushcraft Essentials JV Survival CardGerman survivalist expert Joe Vogel designed this card for emergency or survival situations where it becomes necessary to hunt fish, molluscs, crabs, or other high-quality small game food for sustenance.