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Build Your Own Field Readiness Kit
Useful readiness is not about panic. It is about having the right things in the right place before ordinary problems become expensive ones.
Start with the essentials: medical, warmth, light, water, tools, storage, references, and small-parts control. Choose what fits your truck, home, field bag, bench, or blackout kit.
No gimmicks. No disposable gear. Just useful equipment worth keeping ready.
First Aid & Field References
Stainless Steel Surgical Set – Emergency First Aid Kit
Stainless Steel Surgical Set – Emergency First Aid Kit
The New Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook | Emergency Reference Hardcover
The New Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook | Emergency Reference Hardcover
General Purpose First Aid Kit | Compact Waterproof Emergency Case
General Purpose First Aid Kit | Compact Waterproof Emergency Case
CZECH Army M72/1c1 Medical Set, 27 Pieces
CZECH Army M72/1c1 Medical Set, 27 Pieces
Special Forces Handbook | Compact Illustrated Field Reference
Special Forces Handbook | Compact Illustrated Field Reference
US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook | Pocket Field Medical Reference
US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook | Pocket Field Medical Reference
Czech Army M72 1C2 Medical Set – 12-Piece Military First Aid Kit
Czech Army M72 1C2 Medical Set – 12-Piece Military First Aid Kit
Light, Fire & Power
The LIGHT BULB - Waterproof LED Tent Lamp with Carabiner
The LIGHT BULB - Waterproof LED Tent Lamp with Carabiner
Replacement 9-Hour Candle 3-Pack - Long-Lasting Emergency Candles
Replacement 9-Hour Candle 3-Pack - Long-Lasting Emergency Candles
Edison Light Stick – Vintage-Inspired Brass & Copper Lantern
Edison Light Stick – Vintage-Inspired Brass & Copper Lantern
12-Hour Beeswax Candle | Clean, Long-Lasting Light
12-Hour Beeswax Candle | Clean, Long-Lasting Light
Stormproof Strikable Fire Starter
Stormproof Strikable Fire Starter
Candlelier Lantern – Windproof Candle Lantern for Emergency Heat & Light
Candlelier Lantern – Windproof Candle Lantern for Emergency Heat & Light
Stormproof Match Kit | Waterproof Case with 25 Windproof Matches
Stormproof Match Kit | Waterproof Case with 25 Windproof Matches
Miners Lantern – A Vintage-Inspired Blend of History & Functionality
Miners Lantern – A Vintage-Inspired Blend of History & Functionality
Morakniv – Ultimate Swedish Survival Knife
Morakniv – Ultimate Swedish Survival Knife
DYNA Solar & Crank Flashlight | Rechargeable Emergency Utility Light
DYNA Solar & Crank Flashlight | Rechargeable Emergency Utility Light
Magnesium Fire Starter | All-Weather Camp Fire Tool
Magnesium Fire Starter | All-Weather Camp Fire Tool
Original Candle Lantern
Original Candle Lantern
Hand Crank Solar Flashlight | Includes Rechargeable Battery
Hand Crank Solar Flashlight | Includes Rechargeable Battery
15″ Gaoler’s Antiqued Tin Lantern with Glass Panels | Early American Candle Lantern
15″ Gaoler’s Antiqued Tin Lantern with Glass Panels | Early American Candle Lantern
The Blackout Trio
The Blackout Trio
Water & Fuel Storage
U.S. GI .50 Cal Ammo Can – Genuine Military Surplus Ammunition Storage Box
U.S. GI .50 Cal Ammo Can – Genuine Military Surplus Ammunition Storage Box
Neelum 40L Duffel Bag
Neelum 40L Duffel Bag
Sawyer MINI Water Filter — Compact, Reliable Clean Water Anywhere
Sawyer MINI Water Filter — Compact, Reliable Clean Water Anywhere
Wavian Jerry Can — 5.3 Gallon Capacity (20 Liters)
Wavian Jerry Can — 5.3 Gallon Capacity (20 Liters)
Belgian Military Folding Water Bowl | Issued Field Basin
Belgian Military Folding Water Bowl | Issued Field Basin
Wool Blankets & Warmth
THINSULATE WATCH CAP - Ultimate Warmth & Comfort
THINSULATE WATCH CAP - Ultimate Warmth & Comfort
Russian Style Sailor Shirt – Classic Long-Sleeve Cotton Navy Striped Shirt
Russian Style Sailor Shirt – Classic Long-Sleeve Cotton Navy Striped Shirt
MIL-TEC® WASP I Z3A Multi-Function Headgear – Versatile Protection for Any Environment
MIL-TEC® WASP I Z3A Multi-Function Headgear – Versatile Protection for Any Environment
MA-1 Winter Pilot Hat – Extreme Cold Aviator Cap with Faux Fur Lining
MA-1 Winter Pilot Hat – Extreme Cold Aviator Cap with Faux Fur Lining
Viper Concealed Carry Vest
Viper Concealed Carry Vest
FINNISH ARMY WOOLEN PANTS
FINNISH ARMY WOOLEN PANTS
Wool Outdoor Blanket – Royal Stewart – Waterproof & Warm
Wool Outdoor Blanket – Royal Stewart – Waterproof & Warm
Romanian Army Heavy Lined Winter Pants
Romanian Army Heavy Lined Winter Pants
Wool Outdoor/Picnic Blanket – Blue Plaid – Waterproof & Heavy-Duty
Wool Outdoor/Picnic Blanket – Blue Plaid – Waterproof & Heavy-Duty
CZECH M95 CAMO TRIGGER FINGER MITTENS USED
CZECH M95 CAMO TRIGGER FINGER MITTENS USED
Wool Picnic Blanket – Sky Blue – Waterproof Outdoor Throw
Wool Picnic Blanket – Sky Blue – Waterproof Outdoor Throw
Knives, Tools & Bench Maintenance
BALLISTOL Multi-Purpose Oil - The Oil with 1001 Uses
BALLISTOL Multi-Purpose Oil - The Oil with 1001 Uses
Pair of Tiny Funnels – Compact Utility Tools
Pair of Tiny Funnels – Compact Utility Tools
E-Z Lock Pliers – Professional Locking Grip Tool
E-Z Lock Pliers – Professional Locking Grip Tool
Folding Shovel w/ Pick - Compact Survival Tool
Folding Shovel w/ Pick - Compact Survival Tool
Pocket Survival Wire Saw – Compact Outdoor Cutting Tool
Pocket Survival Wire Saw – Compact Outdoor Cutting Tool
Japanese Nata Tool – Heavy-Duty Bushcraft and Woodworking Knife
Japanese Nata Tool – Heavy-Duty Bushcraft and Woodworking Knife
Copper Scouring Cloth - Set of 3 - Tough Yet Gentle Cleaning Power
Copper Scouring Cloth - Set of 3 - Tough Yet Gentle Cleaning Power
Combination Sewing Awl - Heavy-Duty Leather & Fabric Repair Tool
Combination Sewing Awl - Heavy-Duty Leather & Fabric Repair Tool
Sea Rescue Knife Seenotretter 01 – Maritime Precision & Durability
Sea Rescue Knife Seenotretter 01 – Maritime Precision & Durability
Multi-Purpose 8-in-1 Survival Shovel Kit – Tactical Emergency Tool Set
Multi-Purpose 8-in-1 Survival Shovel Kit – Tactical Emergency Tool Set
Folding Survival Knife – Spring-Assisted Tactical Knife
Folding Survival Knife – Spring-Assisted Tactical Knife
Swiss Army Brass Oil Pintli - Durable and Precise Lubrication
Swiss Army Brass Oil Pintli - Durable and Precise Lubrication
Böker V-42 Devil's Brigade – Authentic WWII Special Forces Combat Knife
Böker V-42 Devil's Brigade – Authentic WWII Special Forces Combat Knife
Ultimate Japanese Gardening Tool with Sheath – High-Carbon Steel Multi-Purpose Blade
Ultimate Japanese Gardening Tool with Sheath – High-Carbon Steel Multi-Purpose Blade
Boker Traditional 2.0 Stockman Yellow Bone – Premium German Pocket Knife
Boker Traditional 2.0 Stockman Yellow Bone – Premium German Pocket Knife
Smith's Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener | Compact Two-Stage Sharpener
Smith's Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener | Compact Two-Stage Sharpener
TL-29 Electrical Knife – Classic Military & Electrician’s Tool
TL-29 Electrical Knife – Classic Military & Electrician’s Tool
Spoke Brush - Heavy-Duty Bicycle & Wheel Cleaning Brush
Spoke Brush - Heavy-Duty Bicycle & Wheel Cleaning Brush
GI-Spec Tri-Fold Shovel – U.S. Military Entrenching Tool Replica
GI-Spec Tri-Fold Shovel – U.S. Military Entrenching Tool Replica
Morakniv – Ultimate Swedish Survival Knife
Morakniv – Ultimate Swedish Survival Knife
Czech Army Medical Corps Apothecary Square Bottles – Vintage Glass Containers
Czech Army Medical Corps Apothecary Square Bottles – Vintage Glass Containers
Böker Plus Urban Trapper G-10 – Sleek Gentleman’s Pocket Knife
Böker Plus Urban Trapper G-10 – Sleek Gentleman’s Pocket Knife
Morakniv Filleting Knife – Swedish Stainless Steel with Polymer Sheath
Morakniv Filleting Knife – Swedish Stainless Steel with Polymer Sheath
Böker Plus Urban Survival – Compact 440C Stainless Steel Tactical Knife
Böker Plus Urban Survival – Compact 440C Stainless Steel Tactical Knife
2.5x Plastic Pendant Loupe - Portable Precision Magnifier
2.5x Plastic Pendant Loupe - Portable Precision Magnifier
Rawhide Mallet
Rawhide Mallet
Böker Plus Atlas Multi – Minimalist Pocket Knife with Scissors
Böker Plus Atlas Multi – Minimalist Pocket Knife with Scissors
Czech Army Apothecary Bottles – Vintage Glass Medical Jars
Czech Army Apothecary Bottles – Vintage Glass Medical Jars
Deutsche Bundeswehr Barrel Cleaning Wicks - German Military-Grade Gun Cleaning
Deutsche Bundeswehr Barrel Cleaning Wicks - German Military-Grade Gun Cleaning
Czech Stainless Steel Hemostat 2-Pack | Unissued Precision Clamp Set
Czech Stainless Steel Hemostat 2-Pack | Unissued Precision Clamp Set
Boker Plus Enki | Compact D2 Fixed Blade With Micarta Handle
Boker Plus Enki | Compact D2 Fixed Blade With Micarta Handle
Appalachian Axe Small | 1055 Carbon Steel With Hickory Handle
Appalachian Axe Small | 1055 Carbon Steel With Hickory Handle
Classic Wood Splitting Knife
Classic Wood Splitting Knife
German Folding Shovel w. Pick
German Folding Shovel w. Pick
Large Tailor Scissors – Professional 8-Inch Sewing Shears
Large Tailor Scissors – Professional 8-Inch Sewing Shears
Heckler & Koch FX02 | D2 Push Dagger With Kydex Sheath
Heckler & Koch FX02 | D2 Push Dagger With Kydex Sheath
Green Backpacker Space Pen | Pressurized Keychain Pen
Green Backpacker Space Pen | Pressurized Keychain Pen
Böker Plus Thicker Clipper | Compact Full-Tang D2 Work Knife
Böker Plus Thicker Clipper | Compact Full-Tang D2 Work Knife
Decanter Brush
Decanter Brush
Boker Plus Extension Knife | D2 Field Knife With Locking Extended Blade
Boker Plus Extension Knife | D2 Field Knife With Locking Extended Blade
The 72-Hour Heritage Kit
The 72-Hour Heritage Kit
Navigation, Signal & Observation
Field Pocket Magnifier – Hand-Stitched Leather
Field Pocket Magnifier – Hand-Stitched Leather
Deutsche Optik / Schweizer Aplanatic Hand Magnifiers – Precision Glass Magnifying Lenses
Deutsche Optik / Schweizer Aplanatic Hand Magnifiers – Precision Glass Magnifying Lenses
4-Draw Brass Spyglass - Hand-Stitched Leather
4-Draw Brass Spyglass - Hand-Stitched Leather
Victorian Desk Magnifier - Elegant Brass Lens
Victorian Desk Magnifier - Elegant Brass Lens
Surveyor's Compass
Surveyor's Compass
Lewis & Clark Compass – Antique Brass Expedition Pocket Compass
Lewis & Clark Compass – Antique Brass Expedition Pocket Compass
Sundial Compass with Lid – Brass Navigation Tool with Mahogany Case
Sundial Compass with Lid – Brass Navigation Tool with Mahogany Case
2.5x Plastic Pendant Loupe - Portable Precision Magnifier
2.5x Plastic Pendant Loupe - Portable Precision Magnifier
Kit Storage & Parts Control
Cleo Messograf Pen & Pencil - Multi-Function Engineering Tool
Cleo Messograf Pen & Pencil - Multi-Function Engineering Tool
U.S. GI .50 Cal Ammo Can – Genuine Military Surplus Ammunition Storage Box
U.S. GI .50 Cal Ammo Can – Genuine Military Surplus Ammunition Storage Box
Stainless Steel Chow Tray – 6-Compartment Camping & Meal Prep Tray
Stainless Steel Chow Tray – 6-Compartment Camping & Meal Prep Tray
Fisher .338 Lapua Magnum Space Pen – Brass Bullet Cartridge Writing Pen
Fisher .338 Lapua Magnum Space Pen – Brass Bullet Cartridge Writing Pen
Barbaria Box - Vintage Brass Storage Box
Barbaria Box - Vintage Brass Storage Box
Navigare Necesse Est – Engraved Brass Keepsake Box
Navigare Necesse Est – Engraved Brass Keepsake Box
Italian Air Force Tray – Large Vintage Military Serving Tray
Italian Air Force Tray – Large Vintage Military Serving Tray
British Canvas 6' Hanging Closet | Unissued Military Shelf Organizer
British Canvas 6' Hanging Closet | Unissued Military Shelf Organizer
Desktop Shotgun Shell | Solid Mahogany Desktop Tool Caddy
Desktop Shotgun Shell | Solid Mahogany Desktop Tool Caddy
Leather Butler’s Tray – Horween Leather, Handcrafted in Nevada
Leather Butler’s Tray – Horween Leather, Handcrafted in Nevada
Comfort, Food & Camp Utility
Rakau Tableware - Durable, Handcrafted Outdoor Dining Set
Rakau Tableware - Durable, Handcrafted Outdoor Dining Set
Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets - Ultra-Light Emergency Cooking Fuel
Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets - Ultra-Light Emergency Cooking Fuel
Stainless Steel Chow Tray – 6-Compartment Camping & Meal Prep Tray
Stainless Steel Chow Tray – 6-Compartment Camping & Meal Prep Tray
Candlelier Lantern – Windproof Candle Lantern for Emergency Heat & Light
Candlelier Lantern – Windproof Candle Lantern for Emergency Heat & Light
Esbit Alcohol Trekking Cookset
Esbit Alcohol Trekking Cookset
Rakau Folding Steak Knife Set – Dutch-Designed Locking Blades with Reclaimed Wooden Handles
Rakau Folding Steak Knife Set – Dutch-Designed Locking Blades with Reclaimed Wooden Handles
Esbit Ultralight Folding Stove with Fuel Tablets – WWII German Military Cooker
Esbit Ultralight Folding Stove with Fuel Tablets – WWII German Military Cooker
Mini Espresso Set – Stainless Steel Portable Coffee Maker
Mini Espresso Set – Stainless Steel Portable Coffee Maker
Italian Air Force Tray – Large Vintage Military Serving Tray
Italian Air Force Tray – Large Vintage Military Serving Tray
All-in-One Cast Iron Skillet – Timeless Durability for Every Kitchen & Campfire
All-in-One Cast Iron Skillet – Timeless Durability for Every Kitchen & Campfire
Original Candle Lantern
Original Candle Lantern
Belgian Military Folding Water Bowl | Issued Field Basin
Belgian Military Folding Water Bowl | Issued Field Basin
Mil-Tec 3-Piece Camping Utensil Set | Stainless Steel Field Cutlery
Mil-Tec 3-Piece Camping Utensil Set | Stainless Steel Field Cutlery
British Canvas 6' Hanging Closet | Unissued Military Shelf Organizer
British Canvas 6' Hanging Closet | Unissued Military Shelf Organizer
Mushroom Brush | Beech Handle With Horsehair Bristles
Mushroom Brush | Beech Handle With Horsehair Bristles
Mushroom Field-Knife | Folding Foraging Knife With Brush
Mushroom Field-Knife | Folding Foraging Knife With Brush
Moonstone Classic Wool Blanket
Moonstone Classic Wool Blanket
Classic Wool Blanket - Twilight Classic
Classic Wool Blanket - Twilight Classic
Classic Wool Blanket - Orange Plaid
Classic Wool Blanket - Orange Plaid
Field Carry
USA GI Military Surplus Cotton Laundry Bag – Rugged & Reliable Storage Solution
USA GI Military Surplus Cotton Laundry Bag – Rugged & Reliable Storage Solution
Neelum 40L Duffel Bag
Neelum 40L Duffel Bag
Neelum 3L Dopp Kit
Neelum 3L Dopp Kit
German Medic Bag
German Medic Bag
Hipster Concealed Carry Side-Bag
Hipster Concealed Carry Side-Bag
Spanish Shotgun Case
Spanish Shotgun Case
Tuscany Leather Dusch Kit - Premium Italian Toiletry Bag
Tuscany Leather Dusch Kit - Premium Italian Toiletry Bag
Green Suede Rucksack – Classic Leather Backpack for Everyday Adventures
Green Suede Rucksack – Classic Leather Backpack for Everyday Adventures
MIL-TEC® WASP I Z3A 20L Assault Pack – Rugged & Tactical Gear for Any Mission
MIL-TEC® WASP I Z3A 20L Assault Pack – Rugged & Tactical Gear for Any Mission
Leather Carriage Bag – Handmade Full-Grain Leather Travel Duffle
Leather Carriage Bag – Handmade Full-Grain Leather Travel Duffle
Spanish Cartridge Case
Spanish Cartridge Case
Doctor’s Bag – Vintage Leather Medical Case with Lock
Doctor’s Bag – Vintage Leather Medical Case with Lock
Leather Dopp Kit – Horween Leather, Handcrafted in Nevada
Leather Dopp Kit – Horween Leather, Handcrafted in Nevada
The El Molino Leather Backpack - Premium Handmade Leather Backpack
The El Molino Leather Backpack - Premium Handmade Leather Backpack
