Survival Items

Survival Gear UK | Emergency Survival Items & Outdoor Survival Kit

Best survival gear and emergency survival items for outdoor adventures, emergency preparedness, and wilderness survival across the UK. Our survival collection features essential survival tools, emergency equipment, and survival kits for challenging outdoor situations.

Emergency Survival Tools and Equipment We stock reliable survival gear from trusted outdoor brands including UST, Kombat UK, Sawyer, Smith's, and Bushcraft Essentials. Each survival item is designed for reliability during emergency situations and wilderness survival scenarios.

Complete Survival Kits and Individual Tools Choose from complete survival kits containing multiple essential tools, or individual survival items including fire starters, emergency shelters, signaling devices, water purification, and navigation tools. Our range covers all basic survival priorities for emergency preparedness.

Fire, Shelter, Water, and Signaling Equipment Survival items address the four survival priorities: fire lighting equipment including ferro rods and waterproof matches, emergency shelters and bivvy bags, water purification tablets and filters, plus signaling devices like whistles and mirrors for rescue situations.

Compact and Lightweight Emergency Gear Survival tools feature compact designs for emergency kits, bug-out bags, and everyday carry. Lightweight construction ensures survival gear doesn't add excessive weight while providing essential capabilities during unexpected survival situations.

Military and Civilian Survival Equipment Military-grade survival gear offers proven reliability in extreme conditions, while civilian survival items focus on ease of use and multi-purpose functionality. Both types provide essential survival capabilities for different user needs and experience levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most important survival items? Essential survival items include fire starting equipment, emergency shelter, water purification, signaling devices, cutting tool, first aid supplies, and emergency food. These address the basic survival priorities of warmth, shelter, water, and rescue.

What should be in a basic survival kit? Basic survival kits should contain ferro rod or waterproof matches, emergency blanket or bivvy bag, water purification tablets, whistle, small knife or multi-tool, first aid supplies, and emergency food for 72 hours minimum.

How do I choose survival gear for UK conditions? UK survival gear should handle wet conditions, variable weather, and temperate climate challenges. Prioritize waterproof items, reliable fire starting methods, and equipment suitable for woodland and moorland environments.

Are survival kits worth buying or should I build my own? Pre-made survival kits offer convenience and ensure nothing is forgotten, but custom kits allow personalization for specific needs and environments. Consider your experience level, intended use, and budget when choosing.

What's the difference between survival and bushcraft gear? Survival gear focuses on emergency situations and getting rescued quickly. Bushcraft gear emphasizes long-term wilderness living and traditional skills. Some items overlap, but priorities and design focus differ significantly.

How often should survival gear be checked? Check survival gear every 6 months, replacing expired items like food, batteries, and medications. Test equipment function, ensure waterproof seals remain intact, and update gear based on changing needs or improved products.

What survival skills should I learn with this gear? Learn fire starting with ferro rods, emergency shelter construction, water purification methods, basic first aid, signaling for rescue, and navigation with map and compass before relying on survival gear in emergencies.

Can survival gear be used for camping? Yes, survival gear often doubles as camping equipment. Emergency shelters work for ultralight camping, fire starters serve bushcraft activities, and water purification suits backcountry adventures where gear reliability matters most.

Shop our complete range of reliable Survival Items Collection for emergency preparedness.