Survival Kit analysis

Which survival kit do we recommend? Be careful, the answer hurts. None!

The survival and bushcraft industry has now grown into a billion dollar business. The whole thing has gone from niche to mainstream. As a result, the quality suffers and, as we repeatedly notice, the usefulness of the products.

• Items are duplicated and do not require redundancy

• Poor quality, disposable items

• Outdoor items without any sense of a survival set.

Here is our analysis of the common survival kits.

What is a Survival Kit?

First of all, we see survival kits as a small, handy set that you have with you on tours and outdoor activities. It has to be easy to handle and if you get into an emergency situation, products and tools have to be usable.

WayinTop 180PCS Survival Ausrüstung

At first glance there is a lot. Let's go through things.

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Article	Description
Multitool Axe	Nice multi-tool. But the axe is too small. You can also do this with a knife. Pliers ok, remaining functions nice. Firesteel ok. The tool itself has mixed reviews.
Folding spade	Unnecessary. Saw is not practical and with a few hits on roots or hard ground the point of breakage is the joint. Pointless.
Compass	Nicely meant but poor quality. Even in our own product video, the compass works mediocre in comparison.
Waterfilter	Yes. He is good. Nothing to complain about.
Flashlight	We have 3 of this model at home. They are good, but very vulnerable after a fall. Where are the spare batteries? But let's give it an okay.
Multicard	Pointless. I have bottle openers, tools and can openers in the great Axe multitool.
Survival bracelet	Nonsense. Paracord included in the set, mini compass pointless. Whistle is ok. Why?
Firesteel set	Pointless redundancy. There is a fire steel in the multi-tool. The survival bracelet contains a mini fire steel. Then it's better to use storm matches. The third time the function is there. Away with it.
Bottle holder clip.	We imagine a common survival situation and then this gimmick. Pointless
Knife with spoon	Why not a spork? I can cut butter with a knife. Not more. Spoon ok. Fork function ok.
Tactical Pen	Pointless. Where is paper? If so, it should be ready to hand in my EDC.
Knife	This looks like it's ok. I mean it only has to last a few days. Makes sense to me. Unfortunately black. If you lose it in the forest, hard to find.
15m Paracord	Yes. Take along. In conjunction with the rescue blanket, I can build an emergency tarp.
2x Carbine	Why? What should I have to fix where?
Whistle	Also included in the multitool.
First Aid set	Absolutely right. Only the plastic tweezers are of no added value. Why 2x scissors? Get rid of the orange scissors. Garbage.
2x Glow sticks	Good. Let's take it with us.
Wire saw	Garbage. This cheap model cuts through small branches. Why do I have an ax in the set? Saw on folding spade.
Tinder	Good. Add a lighter and you're done. All right.
Blow pipe	Really? Luxury items for making a fire. Away with it.
Emergency tent	Correct. Belongs in the set for us. It's all ok.
Fishing set	Ok. Take it.
Molle bag	Ok. But as a Stealth Prepper it is a “no go”.

All in all, too many pointless, poor quality articles. Unnecessary duplication of skills. Do not get me wrong. I'm a fan of sensible redundancies. But not like this.

BCB Adventure Survival Essentials Kit

Looks a little different too. Great, you have my attention. Unfortunately not for very long.

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Article	Description
shoelaces	This is supposed to replace paracord? I can't make small ropes out of them. impudence.
Mini light	Quite nice in complete darkness. Unfortunately there is no locking function and how do I change the battery? Exactly not at all.
Sewing kit	Why?
Minitool	I've already seen it in the Ultra Mini Set. Yes, nice.
Emergency blanket	Fine. That makes sense.
Storm matches	Good. Belongs in a survival set.
Wire saw	Not good quality. Pointless. Where is the important knife in the set?
Firesteel	Good idea. Take along. Please see the compass in the handle as a logo. These things simply have no function.
Tealight and cotton wool	Fine. In combination with the matches, it makes perfect sense.
Fishing set with nylon	We don't know this set yet. But an OK
Position mirror	Can be done, does not have to be. It is okay for me
Whistle	Classic model. Ok.
Duct tape	You can always use it. But the set lacks basic skills.
Mini DryBag	I find it good and handy. Absolutely fine for everyone else. For stealth preppers, the label is nothing and the color is off the set.

We expect more for the money. I don't want to be exposed to nature with the set. What about the topic of water? Not even sterilization tablets made it into the set. For us, a decent knife would be the most important tool in nature. Not recommended and almost negligent for beginners. The shoelaces make us shake our heads the most

Survival Kit 240 in 1

A slightly different composition. Does it make sence?

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Article	Description
Emergency tent	Very good idear.
Herrings and clamps	Really? Have you ever set up an emergency tent? I'm definitely not going to touch the film with the clamps. And the herrings are supposed to do what? But don't untie the tent, right? So it's unique, but why don't the others have something like this in their set? Right because it's stupid.
Paracord	Fine. Take with you
Bottle holder	There he is again. From our point of view, it's simply an outdoor item to add an item to the set. Senseless.
2x Glow sticks	Fine. We take it.
2x Carabine	What should be moored where? Pointless
Folding spade	Nice but pointless. The saw doesn't work well either.
Cutlery set	What can we say. Can opener is on the multitool and knife. A spork would make more sense.
Flashlight	Cheap model that was immediately defective when we fell.
Knife	Fine. The linchpin in a survival situation. So without knowing the quality, absolutely OK.
Multitool Axe	The ax is for branches. Cheap quality and there are not even two nails in the set. Should I crack nuts with a hammer? Pointless
Waterfilter	Very good. An important element.
Firesteel	Yes. But that's the only tool for making fire? Good for redundancy for me. Just add a lighter and you're done
First Aid set	Is good. Plastic tweezers are trash and one of the two scissors can also go in the trash.
Gloves	OK. Why not. But first we would add other items into the set. It is better to invest the purchase price for the gloves in more important items.Whistle with compass and thermometer
Whistle	Whistle is good. The rest is just a gimmick with no functionality.
Compass	Very poor quality.
Rain poncho (one use)	Fine. Very good article
rescue blanket	Absolutely makes sense here too
Tinder	Ok. Take it.
Molle bag	The bags are good. Quality is also absolutely sufficient.

At the beginning we asked whether this set made sense. Is it? No. Even with the set, we don't want to be exposed to nature. Rain poncho, emergency tent, emergency blanket, knife and water filter are good. The rest probably not. But the fabric clamps and pegs really put the crown on the set. Not recommended by us.

These three sets represent countless sets. We think this was put together by people who have never used these things. What can we recommend in this price range? Nothing.

It's easy to just complain. For this reason and because of the lack of a sensible alternative, we decided to put together our own set for survival beginners. Be excited.

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With all the topics for crisis preparedness, it is not easy to stay positive. The topic is important, but it shouldn't scare you or keep you busy all the time. Not every message is confirmation of an emergency. Enjoy your life! Meet up with friends and family. Also develops a positive attitude towards others and life.

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