Survival Kit reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 140 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 23 posts to rank the best Survival Kit brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Survival, r/Residency, r/flashlight, r/Bushcraft, r/aves. Top-rated brands include Leatherman (5.0/5), Victorinox (5.0/5), Morakniv (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews140
Subreddits14
Posts23
Brands80
Products47
140 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Leatherman
5.0
(21)
"Leatherman hands down. It is 100% stainless steel so it can easily survive the elements outdoors."
"Leatherman Wave and/or Victorinox Huntsman"
"Swiss Champ and Leatherman Supertool covers pretty much everything for me, along with a ferro rod and vaselined cotton balls."
"I use a Leatherman wave for everything carry it every day."
"Leatherman all the way baby."
"Leatherman wave. Diamond file is underrated tool that is exclusive to Leatherman wave."
"Leatherman or Gerber (USA made) can't go wrong with either."
"Leatherman."
"To put in a box, I think I'd plan on something like a Leatherman or Victorinox. But definitely something with pliers."
"Leatherman"
#2
Victorinox
5.0
(7)
"Leatherman Wave and/or Victorinox Huntsman"
"Victorinox, then Leatherman."
"The spirit x is my favorite of all time. The fit and finish of Victorinox is better than Gerber and leather man."
"I've had a Victorinox for... probably about a decade at this point. It was actually military issue now that I think about it. It's still going strong."
"Victorinox Swisstool Spirit (I prefer the Leather Pouch). It’s the smaller of the two swisstools, but it’s mildly curved & doesn’t pinch your fingers when using the pliers."
"Victorinox Spirit X (with scissors)"
"I'd go with a victorinox but leatherman is not bad either. both produce multiple variants with different combinations of tools."
#3
Morakniv
5.0
(4)
"Mora Companion $17"
"And a Morakniv Companion"
"Agreed, mora and altoids tin kit. Great option"
"Morakniv..."
#4
Gerber
4.5
(4)
"I love my Gerber Diesel. You can slide the pliers out one handed and they won’t pinch you like the “butterfly” type."
"I love my Gerber multi tool, but it is over 30 years old. I’ve abused it, and it never let me down!"
"Gerber or Leatherman"
"Gerber is a decent brand, too."
#5
Fjallraven
5.0
(3)
"I jumped at the chance to get 2 pair for the price of one."
"Vidda pro from fjallraven"
"I'm a big fan of fjallraven, but they're pricey."
#6
Sawyer
5.0
(3)
"You should consider replacing the life straw with a Sawyer mini. The Sawyer filters better and lasts a significantly longer time."
"Sawyer Mini water filtration system"
"Trade the Lifestraw for a Sawyer Mini. It's the same price and weight, but smaller and lasts 378 times longer"
#7
Bic
5.0
(3)
"If your budget is under 40 dollars, get yourself a bic lighter, a mora companion, a cheap metal water bottle you can boil in, a whistle, some paracord and a hardware store tarp."
"Bic lighter £1"
"Bic Lighters in a zip-loc bag"
#8
Zebralight
5.0
(3)
"I also recommend Zebralight for something you might need to work 15 years from now after questionable storage. Their build quality is renown."
"Zebralight SC5c, Manker T01S NW, Skilhunt M150 v3"
"Headlamp: Zebralight H53c LE, Manker E03H II NW"
#9
Sunscreen
4.7
(3)
"Most importantly is sunscreen (I’ve seen you WA natives on the beach so ya better make it waterproof SPF 80)"
"Sunscreen is a good idea."
"Sunscreen like spf 70 since the sun is rarely out in Seattle."
#10
Mora
4.7
(3)
"Hultafors or Mora around or below £10, preferably high carbon"
"Trade the KA-BAR/CRKT/Cold Steel for a Mora or Old Hick which cost around $10."
"I 3rd the Mora. They are very cheap for the good quality."
#11
Acebeam
4.0
(3)
"I would get 4 lights for my survival kit: 2) Acebeam P17"
"I would get 4 lights for my survival kit: Acebeam L35"
"I would get 4 lights for my survival kit: Acebeam EC35 Gen 2"
#12
Jetforce Pro
5.0
(2)
"I sold my old airbag and carry a Jetforce Pro one now."
"Some airbag like the jet force pro has also deflate function which once buried and stops moving, auto deflates to create an air pocket."
#13
Earplugs
5.0
(2)
"Wear earplugs for sure."
"Yes yes yes on the earplugs and hand sanitizer."
#14
Mylar Emergency Blanket
5.0
(2)
"Mylar emergency blanket. Works for both extremes (keeps heat in or out)."
"Mylar emergency blanket. Works for both extremes (keeps heat in or out)"
#15
Firesteel
5.0
(2)
"Storm Proof Matches a Firesteel Armageddon"
"A good Ferro rod will last longer and not be ruined by water"
#16
Zojirushi Thermos
5.0
(2)
"Zojirushi thermos is an amazing gift for any resident, keeps."
"Zojirushi thermos is an amazing gift for any resident, keeps"
#17
UCO
5.0
(2)
"Storm Proof Matches a Firesteel Armageddon"
"Storm Proof matches in a waterproof container"
#18
First Aid Kit
4.5
(2)
"...stuff like a small screw driver set and a first aid kit."
"I would add a (simple) first aid kit and possibly a few glow sticks."
#19
Logitech
4.0
(2)
"I would say reimburse up to a $ amount on office needs... Also a weekly video on call is good to keep people engaged."
"Logitech Webcam, and if you can get it approved see if they can get paid biweekly for a group building exercises."
#20
Manker
4.0
(2)
"Zebralight SC5c, Manker T01S NW, Skilhunt M150 v3"
"Headlamp: Zebralight H53c LE, Manker E03H II NW"
#21
Wrangler
3.5
(2)
"Wrangler makes a similar material pants known as ATG."
"Wrangler ATG pants are $25 at Walmart."
#22
Survival Kit
1.0
(5)
"There is no made to buy kits. Those all are fools gold."
"Pre-built kits (with a few exceptions) are usually the cheapest Chinese garbage money can buy."
"The skills are more important than the contents."
"Those pre-made survival kits will get you killed. The absolute best survival kit you can have is the one that you make yourself."
"Most of the highly advertised kits are stuffed with soy and cheap Chinese crap. Build your own and save money buying quality products."
#23
Toler Tools
5.0
(1)
"“Union” made by Toler tools. This is the best/most versatile multi tool I’ve ever owned."
#24
IFAK
5.0
(1)
"IFAK Medical Kit. It was created around the Tactical Combat Casualty Care system created by the U.S Military, and is designed to keep people with "possibly survivable injuries" alive until they can reach a hosptial for more intensive care."
#25
Terava
5.0
(1)
"Get yourself a terava jaakaripuukko, best and most practical survival knife you'll find and amazing value for the cost."
#26
Maxpedition
5.0
(1)
"Buy the perfect full tang knife plus something like the maxpedition barnacle pouch, lash the pouch to the sheath with a jam knot, and put the gear you need in the pouch."
#27
FosPower
5.0
(1)
"I have this one from FosPower and it works perfectly since it’s both AAA and Lithium-ion powered with solar-power charging."
#28
Purdy's Chocolate Survival Kit
5.0
(1)
"There is a chocolate survival kit from a Canadian chocolatier I love named Purdy’s…maybe she would like that?"
#29
Skin-So-Soft
5.0
(1)
"Skin-So-Soft (better than bug spray), Disney magnet for the back of his car."
#30
Keurig
5.0
(1)
"Get them all a Keurig. That would solve the one thing I miss about being in the office, easily available coffee."
#31
Thermal Camping Socks
5.0
(1)
"Like a 12 pack of really warm socks. Like thermal camping socks - buy them two-at-a-time if you have to."
#32
Fidget Toys
5.0
(1)
"Fidget toys, scented candle and a blanket."
#33
Vicks Vapor Rub Inhaler
5.0
(1)
"I buy the Puffs with Vicks Vapor Rub inhaler scent in them."
#34
Hand Sanitizer
5.0
(1)
"Hand sanitizer would have been nice."
#35
Narcan
5.0
(1)
"I always bring Narcan (nasal admin) with me just in case!"
#36
Lip Balm
5.0
(1)
"Lip balm and a fan!!!"
#37
Unigear
5.0
(1)
"Unigear makes a nice lightweight tarp."
#38
Columbia
5.0
(1)
"Columbia makes some really cool hot weather clothing."
#39
Eucalyptus
5.0
(1)
"Eucalyptus essential oil - feels cooling, deters bugs."
#40
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
5.0
(1)
"A Swiss army knife if you show them how to use it properly."
#41
Kohls Cargo Pants
5.0
(1)
"I bought this pair of pants at khols a few months ago, it's cargo pants but it's darker like a lighting brown."
#42
Go-Bag
5.0
(1)
"Flushable wipes in a go-bag for the hospital."
#43
Snacks
5.0
(1)
"Snacks to take to work.....granola bars come to mind."
#44
Cleaning Services
5.0
(1)
"Gift certificates to cleaning services, laundry services, and/or pre-made meal services."
#45
Travel Pack
5.0
(1)
"A little travel pack of toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, etc for nights on call."
#46
Melatonin Gummies
5.0
(1)
"Melatonin gummies lol."
#47
Weighted Blanket
5.0
(1)
"Weighted blanket, sleep mask/white noise machine for when on nights."
#48
Roomba
5.0
(1)
"BLACK OUT CURTAINS AND ROOMBA."
#49
Planner
5.0
(1)
"Another one that I have is a nice planner."
#50
Audiobooks
5.0
(1)
"I would also so maybe some audiobooks."
#51
Clinical Pocket Guide
5.0
(1)
"I recommend she get the clinical pocket guide with her..it saved me in clinicals!"
#52
Self Care IFAK
5.0
(1)
"I made this for myself, a self care IFAK. Small pouch I can throw in my backpack which contains eye drops, breath mints, floss sticks, ibuprofen, chapstick, extra pens, etc. Life saver"
#53
Travel Blackout Curtains
5.0
(1)
"You can also buy travel black out curtains on Amazon."
#54
Zojirushi Tumbler
5.0
(1)
"That’s very thoughtful of you! Zojirushi tumbler - keeps coffee hot forever!!"
#55
Emergency Silver Blanket
5.0
(1)
"The emergency silver blanket tarps work well for a fairly effective shade, inexpensive and weigh maybe 20 grams."
#56
DripDrop ORS
5.0
(1)
"I like DripDrop but there are other brands. ORS is made to a standard recommended by the World Health Organization."
#57
Cooling Neck Wrap
5.0
(1)
"A cooling neck wrap. There's many brands, but here's an example I can personally vouch for."
#58
Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad
5.0
(1)
"I take one of these chilling towels and a cheap Japanese folding fan with me when I go canyoneering."
#59
Ka-Bar
4.0
(1)
"Check out Kabar http://www.kabar.com/. They have a variety depending on your budget."
#60
Stealth Angel Survival
4.0
(1)
"My brother who is more into this stuff than I am recommended something like this for me"
#61
SOG
4.0
(1)
"I have always gone with SOG multitools. They don't do the best knives but i have been pretty happy with their tools."
#62
Skilhunt
4.0
(1)
"Zebralight SC5c, Manker T01S NW, Skilhunt M150 v3"
#63
Aitor
4.0
(1)
"Buy a Jungle King 2 made by Aitor, buy used early 2000's model. Its not bad, but still a holow handle knife..."
#64
Harbor Freight
4.0
(1)
"The $13 harbor freight hatchet is real."
#65
Sofirn
4.0
(1)
"I would get 4 lights for my survival kit: 1) Sofirn BLF LT1 (lantern)"
#66
Poncho
4.0
(1)
"A poncho, some bug spray, sunscreen like spf 70 since the sun is rarely out in Seattle."
#67
Bug Spray
4.0
(1)
"Some bug spray, sunscreen like spf 70 since the sun is rarely out in Seattle."
#68
Cargo Pants
4.0
(1)
"My go-to is and probably always will be overbuilt cargo pants (military BDU type pants)..."
#69
Carhartt Waterproof Pants
4.0
(1)
"I've had good luck with waterproofing carrharts and the like."
#70
Vivac Tarp
4.0
(1)
"A tarp or vivac, to avoid walking from 12-13 to 18-19."
#71
Reflective Car Window Covers
4.0
(1)
"Reflective covers for your car's windows (STAY IN/NEAR YOUR VEHICLE), sleep in it with a wool blanket if you break down in the evening."
#72
NUUN Sport Hydration Tablets
4.0
(1)
"I like NUUN Sport hydration tablets."
#73
Activate-able Ice Packs
4.0
(1)
"Activate-able Ice Packs."
#74
Sun Umbrella Hat
4.0
(1)
"A hat or even better a sun umbrella makes a big difference in extreme sunny heat."
#75
High Visibility Flagging Tape
4.0
(1)
"You may want to consider getting high visibility flagging tape and bug spray."
#76
The Survivor
3.0
(1)
"Look I have a " The Survivor " with 420 molecular steel "from the 80s. It was an ok and fun boy scout knife."
#77
Ozark Trail
3.0
(1)
"Walmart has ozark trail headlamps for $1.88. I know “ozark trail” is like blasphemy, but it’ll work in a pinch."
#78
ESEE
3.0
(1)
"The esee ones seem to be pretty good but ridiculously overpriced."
#79
Dickies Jeans
3.0
(1)
"Go to walmart and buy some Dickies jeans in whatever color you choose."
#80
Zinc
3.0
(1)
"NO SUNSCREEN....USE zinc only."
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