A major part of preparedness, whether for the extreme SHTF events, natural disasters, or a broken down vehicle miles from help, is to have the appropriate tools and equipment to do so.  The proper tools can assist you with build your own shelter or fix what you have, help with food gathering, and building a fire for heat as well as cooking. 

Packs and Bags

Everyday Carry Bag:  Condor EDC Bag

Hiking Backpack:  5.11 Tactical Military Backpack – RUSH12 – Molle Bag Rucksack Pack, 24 Liter Small, Style 56892

Bug Out Bag:  5.11 Tactical RUSH72 Military Backpack, Molle Bag Rucksack Pack, 55 Liter Large, Style 58602

Cutting Tools

Survival Bushcraft Fixed Blade Knife:  Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.1-Inch

Pocket/Folding Knife:  Benchmade – Adamas 275 Knife, Drop-Point Blade  

Survival Bushcraft Machete:  Ontario Knife Co 1-18″ Military Machete  

Multi-tool:  LEATHERMAN – Surge Heavy Duty Multitool with Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters and Spring-Action Scissors, Black with MOLLE Sheath

Hatchet:  Fiskars 378501-1002 X7 Hatchet

Folding Saw:  SOG Folding Saw – Wood Saw, Hand Saw, Pruning Saw and Camping Saw with 8.25 Inch Removable Blade and Compact Sheath for Foldable Saw (F10N-CP)

Knife Sharpener:  Spyderco Tri-Angle Premium Sharpmaker Set with DVD and Two Sets of Alumina Ceramic Stones – 204MF   

Scissors:  Coleman Rugged Multi-Use Scissors   

Lights

Tactical Flashlight:  NITECORE NEW P12 1200 Lumen Tactical Flashlight with Rechargeable Battery, NTH10 Holster, UI1 Battery Charger, and LumenTac Battery Organizer

Headlamp:  LED LENSER H7R.2 Rechargable LED Headlamp, Black/Red [Brightness 300 lumens / lit 60 hours] OPT-7298

Emergency Candles:  115 Hour Plus Emergency Candle Clear Mist Lantern