Survival & Emergency

Survival gear does not have to be big to be useful. The best backup kit is the one that is already in your pack, glove box or emergency bag when you need it, which is why we focus on small, light items that are easy to leave in place and forget about until the day they matter.

The 23-piece pocket emergency fishing kit is a compact backup fishing kit in a small plastic case, weighing about 65 g. It is meant to ride along in a day pack, a truck or a bug-out bag rather than replace a full tackle box. The product photos show the contents of the case.

Light is the other piece most people forget. A rechargeable COB headlamp with a built-in 4000 mAh battery and USB-C charging keeps both hands free, and a 10 L roll-top dry bag keeps a phone, keys and a spare layer dry. Together they make a simple, compact kit for a truck or a day on the water.

Check rechargeable items every few months and top them up, since a dead battery is no help in an emergency. Keep the kit in the same place every time, so anyone in the family knows where to find it.

Think about where the kit will live. A truck kit can be a little heavier and should include light and a way to keep things dry. A pack kit should stay small enough that you never take it out to save weight. A home emergency bag benefits from a headlamp most of all, since power outages tend to happen at night. Whatever you choose, write down what is in each kit and check it at the start of every season.

Every order ships to US addresses only. Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days and standard delivery takes 5 to 14 business days after that; delivery times are estimates. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more and a flat $9.99 below that. If something arrives damaged, defective, wrong or incomplete, report it within 30 days of delivery for a replacement or refund (see returns).