Survival Gear on a Budget

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Discover the Best Survival Gear to Buy on a Limited Budget

Looking for affordable survival gear while trying to pack your bug-out bag on a tight budget can be exhausting. We’ve put together a selection of survival tools that will give you the protection you need and help you save money. We all know that having at least a basic set of survival items is essential. Now, you have a place to find them without breaking the bank.

Why Carry Survival Supplies with you?

It’s crucial to prepare for emergencies by assembling survival gear for your home, car, and even gear to carry with you. You can either buy ready-made survival kits or create your own. Always keep a survival kit in your home and another one in your car. If you live in an area prone to earthquakes, you understand that they strike unexpectedly, and you might be on the road when one occurs.

What is essential Survival Gear that is also inexpensive?

Keeping a few essentials like water purifiers, a solar blanket, and energy bars in your car is a smart way to prepare. Always bring a survival kit when you go on road trips, especially if you’re heading out of the city or into sparsely populated areas. Don’t forget to pack it for camping and other outdoor activities too.

Being prepared for emergencies is always a smart move. Whether you’re getting ready for a natural disaster, planning a camping trip, or engaging in other outdoor activities, having the right survival gear is crucial. You might need to fend for yourself for several hours or even days before help can reach you.
Having survival gear will eliminate the need to try to find things at the last minute. In times of natural disasters and warnings, such as a blizzard, the shelves of your local stores will often empty rapidly. If you are traveling by car, or planning on being outdoors, having survival gear can get you through critical times.

What Inexpensive Survival Gear do you need?

First, make sure you have enough food and water. Drinking tap water might not be safe, but a water purification system can remove viruses and bacteria, making it safe to drink. Also, keep bottled water ready in case you don’t have access to running water. You should store at least one gallon of water per day for each person. For food, pack items like protein bars, dried fruit, and nuts. These are easy to carry and great for outdoor trips or long commutes.

When it comes to storing survival food, the amount you keep on hand depends on your personal situation and what you prefer. At the very least, you should have enough food to last you a week. If you can manage it, having a month’s supply of food can ease your mind in case of an emergency. Items like powdered milk, pasta, and other non-perishable foods can be stored for a long time without spoiling. For long-term storage, consider freeze-dried foods, which can last for over twenty years. You can find a variety of freeze-dried meals, including stews, pasta dishes, and vegetables, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Since you could be without electricity for days in case of a natural disaster, a flashlight and batteries are essential. A generator can provide backup power. Portable ones are available as well as larger standby units that will give you power to your entire home. Your survival gear should contain a first aid kit. You can make your own but a basic kit that will have all the essentials is inexpensive to buy.

When you’re planning for a natural disaster, you might be without electricity for several days, so it’s essential to have a flashlight and extra batteries on hand. Also, consider getting a generator for backup power. You can choose from portable models or larger standby units that can power your entire home.

Don’t forget to include a first aid kit in your survival gear. While you can assemble one yourself, buying a basic pre-made kit is easy and affordable, and it will have all the essentials you need.

A battery or solar-powered radio not only helps you stay updated on local weather and news but can also charge your cell phone and might even have an SOS emergency light. These features make the radio super versatile and handy in different situations.

I’ve taken the time to organize our top-notch survival and emergency gear into various price categories: under $5, between $5 and $10, from $10 to $15, under $20 and above $15, below $20, mid-range under $50, and essential gear under $100. Each price range offers a good selection, and we’re constantly adding more items.

List of Dirt Cheap Survival Gear for under $5

1. The Pocket Poncho is a full-size, 100% waterproof poncho that is compact enough to take anywhere your adventure takes you. – $3.95
2. The convenient Multi-Function Survival Business Card, 1 thing you shouldn’t leave home without. — $4.95
3. Credit Card Knife has the edge on subtle personal safety! A must for anyone and it makes a great gift also. Only $4.95
4. If you’re looking for a lightweight yet tough Wire Survival Saw then is stainless steel model is for you! $4.95
5. Light-Me Tinder pieces are perfect for starting fires outdoors. Get yours for under $5
6. The compact travel knife is small and comes with a sheath. $4.95
7. At $4.95, this Paracord Bracelet with built-in compass, flint bar, and emergency whistle is a great addition to your bug-out bag.

Cheap and Essential Survival gear for under $10

1. The Para Tinder Zipper Pull It combines life-saving fire tinder and 550 paracord for the ultimate gear duo. For $5.95, this makes a great addition to any bag.
2. ParaTinder is an amazing innovation in emergency preparedness. This is exactly like the zipper only in a 30-foot roll for $6.95
3. At $7.95, the Paracord Grenade Survival Kit is a must-have!
4. The ParaTinder Bracelet with Flint fire starter is an amazing item for under $9.00
5. This Survival pocket card tool is very affordable at $5.95 and can be used for outdoor camping, fishing, hiking, and everyday use.
6. At only $9.95, the Pocket Lantern is the ultimate pocket-sized multi-tool. 
7. For under $10, the Heritage Knife 1.0 preserves the spirit of outdoor adventure with modern reliability. Essential for any survivalist on a budget.

Cheap Survival Emergency Gear for under $15

1. The Tactical Pen, a must for every survival and self defense situation. This model comes in both silver and black and the $10.95 price makes it a must-have! 
2. If you find yourself in an emergency or survival situation the Folding Saw is a must-have. This one is compact and conveniently fits in your pack or pocket. – $11.95
3. The flint striker can be used to start a fire in an emergency situation. Get your today for under $15

Affordable Emergency Survival Gear for under $20

1. At $15.95, the SaberCut Chainsaw is an essential part of your gear. It is a heavy-duty cutting tool that is great for camping or emergency situations.
2. For under $20 you can get this black Tactical pen with Glass Breaker Tip. 
3. You can easily blow a $20 dollar bill these days and not get your money’s worth. That’s not the case with the Heritage Survival Kit includes the necessities to help survive an emergency stored inside a lightweight, compact tin.
4. Looking for a survival knife for under $20 that will work, then the Assisted Open Folding Tactical Survival Pocket Knife is the one for you. It has a thick stainless steel blade with a black-oxide finish and full tang.
5. Paracord is an essential emergency survival tool and the paracord bag makes it easy to have it at all times. It can be used to keep your drinks cool, too! — $19.95

Economical Outdoor Survival Gear for under $50

1. For under $30, the ParaCuda FS is an 11″ straight blade with a rust-resistant black-oxide finish and saw teeth that easily clears brush.
2. Combine two must have’s into one item with the Best Tactical Pen with Bonus Built-in Flashlight, All for only $29.95
3. Keeping your electronics charged in an Emergency is a must. The PowerPack portable charger will give you peace of mind when you are on the go and need to charge your phone, tablet, or any USB-charged device. Under $40!
4. Our Portable Water Bottle with a Built-In Filter provides you with the one thing that is needed first in a survival event, clean water! Get yours on sale for $48.95
Discounted and Bargain priced Survival Gear under $100
1. The portable solar oven bag can bring the comforts of home to any outdoor survival situation. At less than $70 this model is constructed for extreme portability and is foldable. It will collapse down to an easy-to-carry bag with a place to keep cookware.
2. The SolarPack is an ultra-compact yet powerful solar panel that enables you to charge your portable devices directly from its USB and 12-volt DC charging ports. — $74.95
3. For just under $100 you can have clean water anywhere, with the Portable Mini Water Filter Pump. It can be used for outdoor adventures, fishing, emergency relief, camping, scouting, hiking, and military or whenever you may need safe drinking water.

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