Holiday Gift Guide
Survival and Prepper Gifts
Shelter, water, fire and light, plus tactical bags to carry it all, sorted by price.
Survival stocking stuffers under $25
Small essentials every kit should have.
$24.66 – $115.98
Fire & Water
$11.61
Survival Tools
$2.64
Fire & Water
$10.03
Gifts from $25 to $75
Water, shelter, light and first aid for any emergency kit.
Fire & Water
$43.99
Fire & Water
$34.98 – $40.98
Fire & Water
$35.85 – $39.78
Shelters
$53.46 – $55.86
$72.52
$56.24 – $66.17
First Aid Kits
$69.74
Backpacks & Bags
$53.78 – $123.74
Bigger gifts, $75 and up
Ready-made survival kits and the bag to carry them.
Survival Kits
$89.75
Survival Kits
$93.30 – $100.11
$91.30 – $103.84
Backpacks & Bags
$80.25 – $101.79
Shipping and delivery
Free standard shipping on every US order. Delivery takes 10–20 business days, so for the best chance of arriving before Christmas, order by November 23.
Our top survival gift picks
- Emergency Mylar Survival Blankets (5–30 Pack): reflective blankets that fold down small. A multi-pack covers the car, the go-bag and the house.
- Portable Water Filter Straw: a straw-style filter for drinking from streams and lakes. An easy add to any kit.
- Chlorine Dioxide Water Purification Tablets: a lightweight backup for treating water when a filter is not an option. Follow the directions on the package.
- 13-Piece Survival Kit with Fishing Kit: thirteen essentials, including a fishing kit, in one compact case.
- 35L Waterproof Tactical Backpack with MOLLE: a mid-size tactical pack with MOLLE webbing for adding pouches, and a solid starting point for a go-bag.
- 1000D MOLLE Tactical Sling & Chest Bag: a compact tactical bag for everyday carry, built from heavy 1000D nylon.
How to choose a gift for a prepper
Start with the basics: shelter, water, fire and light
Most survival kits are built around the same four needs. Staying warm comes first, which is why emergency blankets and bivys belong in every bag. Water comes next, then a reliable way to make fire, then light. A gift that fills one of those gaps is always useful.
Multiples beat one fancy item
Preppers keep kits in more than one place: the car, the house, the go-bag, the office. A multi-pack of emergency blankets or a few filter straws and whistles can stock every kit at once.
For tactical gifts, check the size
Tactical bags are measured in liters. A sling or chest bag suits everyday carry, around 20 to 35 liters suits a get-home bag or day pack, and 45 liters or more suits a full go-bag. See all our tactical backpacks.
Browse more in our survival kits and survival shelters collections.
Frequently asked questions
What do you get a prepper?
Gear that fills a gap in their kit: emergency blankets, a water filter or purification tablets, a reliable fire starter or a rechargeable lantern. Preppers can always use more of the basics, so multiples make good gifts.
What are good survival gifts under $25?
Mylar emergency blankets, a water filter straw, a paracord bracelet with compass and whistle, and windproof, waterproof matches. All four are in the stocking stuffers section above.
What is a good tactical gift for men?
A MOLLE sling or chest bag for everyday carry, or a 35L tactical backpack as the start of a go-bag. Both use MOLLE webbing, so pouches can be added as the kit grows.
Will my gift arrive before Christmas?
Standard delivery takes 10–20 business days, and we email a tracking number when your order ships. For the best chance of delivery before Christmas, order by November 23.
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