The 25 Best Survival Gifts of 2024
Be prepared. That's the motto of almost any prepper, bushcraft enthusiast, or aspiring survivalist. Even general outdoor enthusiasts can benefit from a more comprehensive survival kit. If you're shopping for one of the above types of people, we've got you covered. From hand crank radios and rugged knives to water filters and emergency food supplies, we’ve rounded up the best survival gifts that fit any price range and interest. More importantly, almost all of the ideas on this list have been tested by our resident wilderness survival experts.
We've included both comprehensive, fully stocked kits from the likes of Uncharted Supply Co. and 4Patriots, along with individual survival items that you can piece together for your own bug-out bag. Some of our top picks include the versatile Gerber Gear Pack hatchet, the ultra durable 5.11 Rush tactical backpack, and the highly rated Goal Zero Yeti 500 portable power station. Read on for more.
Continue reading to learn more, written by Meg Carney and Amanda Oliver.
November 26, 2024
Meg Carney, Amanda Oliver
Meg Carney
Author of the Outdoor Minimalist and host of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, Meg Carney, has been an outdoor and environmental writer for over six years. After studying communication arts and literature in Duluth, Minnesota, she pursued various outdoor-industry jobs that eventually led her to her current career in freelance writing.
Amanda Oliver
Amanda taught herself how to shoot a bow when she was bored one day—and a new obsession was born. Since then, she’s fallen in love with bowhunting and later waterfowl hunting (thanks to her husband who took her on her first duck hunt in 2020!). Amanda came to Field & Stream in August 2022 from USA Today with nearly a decade of commerce and product testing experience. She’s passionate about the outdoors and spends as much time as she can shooting her bow, hunting with her husband at Hart-Miller Island, and hiking with their German shepherd.
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