Traffic was CRAAZY today, and it’s not even Thanksgiving! Everywhere the news is about early shopping (plus some football games, of course).
If you’re ramping up for some holiday shopping of your own, I’d like to suggest the following . . .
“Makin’ a list . . .”
Small, very cool, dual-purpose gifts
By which I mean, gifts that are fun to receive and even to play with, but which have a much more lasting value because they become important items for a survival kit!
Here are seven such treasures, each under $25
If you need a shopping list, just print out this page! If you want to shop (which I recommend!), click on the links below each item description.
Clicking the links will take you to Amazon, where you can compare and combine items for the best possible pricing plus free shipping. Just so you know, if you buy from Amazon, we may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change the price you pay.
* Headlamp – Of course you have a flashlight in every car and hopefully one in every room of the house. And, we hope, with at least 200 lumens. Now, consider how handy a HEADLAMP will be when both arms are full of blankets, children, toys, or other supplies!
* Magnesium lighter – Hold a fire-lighting contest for all your teens on Christmas Day. This 3-pack of magnesium lighters gives you the chance to compete – and learn an essential skill!
The Friendly Swede Magnesium Emergency Fire Starter Blocks (3 Pack), Black
* Paracord bracelet – Totally cool, totally comfortable, and very handy in an emergency, these bracelets contain 17 ft. of strong cord and come in just about any color you – or family members – could want! This link is to a braid-it-yourself kit, which would be a great holiday activity. Or pick out an already-made one.
Paracord Planet 550lb Type III Paracord Combo Crafting Kits with Buckles (ZOMBIE)
* Tin of hard candies – Chocolate melts, caramels ooze and stick, mints crumble. But hard candies withstand all sorts of weather and when you need a pick-me-up in an emergency – or on the long drive home after the holidays! – this will do the trick. Top quality, top flavor.
* Swiss Army Knife, the classic – We all love our Swiss Army knives. Whether you get this simple, efficient one or a giant, every-tool-in-the-toolbox version, it will be a welcome gift. And a great addition to a survival kit.
Victorinox Swiss Army Camper II Folding Camping Knives, Red, 91mm
* Walkie-Talkies — Favorites of children, parents and CERT members, these handy radios work for fun games around the house, at the mall for keeping track of the family, and in an emergency when all other phones are out! (We have several pairs, with pre-arranged channels in case we are separated.) (As you shop, consider the range figures as approximations only, achieved under “optimal conditions!”)
Midland LXT118 22-Channel GMRS with 18-Mile Range, E Vox, and Channel Scan (Pair)
* Water Bottle with Built-In Filter This may not fit in your traditional Christmas stocking, so add it after everything else has been opened. We know water is essential, but bottled water gets old, and is really heavy. What you CAN pack so it will always be ready is a reusable water bottle with built-in filter.
LifeStraw Go Water Bottle with Integrated 1000-Liter LifeStraw Filter
Now, if you’re VERY detail oriented . . .
. . . you will have compared this list with the photo and you will have discovered two discrepancies. First, the list contains a water filter bottle that isn’t shown. (Too big to fit in the sock, and too big to fit in the picture!) and Second, the image shows a radio that’s not listed. This happens to be one of our favorites, so I included it because I do as often as I can. Find out more here on our radio review page.
Do you have recommendations we can add to our list of “Favorite Survival Kit Goodies Under $25?” Send them along!
Virginia
Your Emergency Plan Guide team
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