survival gear

Wilderness preparedness kit

Survival gear is equipment designed to help someone stay alive in emergency or wilderness situations.

The term covers a broad range of items—knives, fire starters, water purification, shelter materials, first aid supplies—assembled for scenarios where normal resources aren't available.

He packed survival gear for the backcountry hike.

The phrase often appears in discussions of preparedness, outdoor recreation, and disaster planning.

Related

knife · fire starter · splint · compass · water filter · satellite phone · bandages · sleeping bag · emergency blanket · space blanket · whistle · headlamp · flashlight · portable stove · emergency beacon · first aid kits · tourniquet · thermal clothing

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Opposites
purpose and necessity

survival gearluxury items

Costly non-necessities

decorative objects · novelty items · tchotchkes · knick-knacks · fashion accessories

context of use

survival geareveryday carry

Personal items always carried

household items · domestic appliances · office supplies · loungewear · living room furniture

ruggedness and durability

survival gearfragile goods

Easily damaged merchandise

fine china · perishable goods

Family

gear, survival

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G