If you have a survivalist on your holiday shopping list, SunnySports is a great place to find all kinds of gear and accessories that make great stocking stuffers and small gifts. Here are just five items that can help anyone survive in the wild (although it should be stressed that gear is no replacement for research and practice when it comes to real survival) and are sure to brighten up your survivalist’s holiday.
SOL Heavy Duty Emergency Blanket
$15 $12.99
Emergency blankets (sometimes called space blankets, mylar blankets, first aid blankets, or thermal blankets) are sheets of ultra-thin heat-reflective plastic commonly used in emergency situations to quickly restore body heat to a person suffering from a physical trauma, shock, or severe cold. They can also be used as temporary tarp shelters, and the reflective side can be used as a signaling device during the day. The SOL Heavy Duty Emergency Blanket is designed specifically for use as a shelter, at 2.5 times the thickness and strength of a standard emergency blanket. Waterproof, windproof, weighing less than 8 oz, and folding down to pocket size, there is no reason to not have this emergency blanket in your daypack or bugout bag.
SOG Trident Tanto Folding Knife
$114
Don’t give your survivalist a Swiss Army Knife — while they are certainly practical in many circumstances, survival in the wild doesn’t typically call for a corkscrew or a tiny pair of scissors. Stuff their stocking with the SOG Trident Tanto Folding Knife instead, and they’ll receive a tool they can work with in all kinds of conditions. This 8.5-inch (when opened) straight edge knife has a tanto blade inside a textured, glass-reinforced nylon handle for optimum durability and grip. A groove in the handle with a protected blade makes cutting rope, fishing line, paracord, or similar materials a snap without ever opening the blade. Safety is accounted for with a built-in safety lock, and with SOG’s new Arc-Actuator technology, the blade locks stronger and releases easier to prevent accidents. Covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
Ultimate Survival Strike Force Fire Starter
$24.95 $18
Any survival enthusiast will tell you that you need to carry at least two types of fire starters, preferably three. Even if your survivalist has the required amount, it never hurts to have more, so give them the Ultimate Survival Strike Force Fire Starter. Offering 4,000 strikes, this fire starter puts out 3x the heat of a match, and will throw sparks in any weather condition. Pair it with Ultimate Survival Wet Fire Tinder and you’ve got a very handy stocking stuffer for survivalists! Available in black or orange. Covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System
$19.95
Building a shelter and a fire won’t do much good for your survival if you don’t have water, so ensure your survivalist can safely drink whatever water they find with the Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System. Designed for personal use, this system can filter up to 100,000 gallons of water, removing particulates and 99.99 percent of bacteria and protozoa. The kit comes with a collapsible 16 oz drinking pouch and straw for drinking directly from your source, but you can also connect it to a hydration bladder tube for convenience on the trail.
Coghlan’s Paracord Bracelet
$4.95
Having a bit of cordage in a survival situation can be crucial to building a shelter, hunting/gathering food, or setting sprains or breaks, so give your survivalist a leg up with the Coghlan’s Paracord Bracelet. Constructed from 7.5 feet of 550 paracord (the number refers to the amount of weight it takes to break it, so in this case, 550 lbs), this bracelet has squeeze-style buckles and can unravel in seconds to get the needed length of cordage. Pair it with the Ultimate Survival Learn and Live Cards – Paracord and give your friend the necessary tools for the many uses of paracord in the wild.
