Make & Model
Prometheus Design Werx Raider Pant

Colors
Dark Arid Earth (shown), Dark Leaf Green, Machine Mineral Gray

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MSRP
$129

URL
prometheusdesignwerx.com

Notes
We’re sick of poorly designed cargo pants being labeled as either technical or tactical pants. Fortunately, the Raider Pant has arrived to blow away its competition with superior protection, comfort, and versatility. It has a double seat reinforcement, diamond-shaped gusset panel, reinforced and articulated knees, and triple needle stitching on major seams — all of which spell durability and flexibility while you’re hitting backcountry trails or the firing range. Made from Mil-spec cotton-nylon ripstop, this pant has dedicated EDC tool pockets, hidden pocket for cuff key or cash, horizontal hand pockets that clear padded belts or backpack straps, and many more smart features. Yet, the Raider Pant has a modern regular fit with a streamlined appearance so you’ll look good strutting down the street or hiking through the backcountry.

Make & Model
5.11 Tactical Cascadia Windbreaker Jacket

Colors
Black, Curry, Lake, Stampede, TDU Green (shown)

MSRP
$80

URL
511tactical.com

Notes
Whether you’re camping overnight, hiking to higher elevations, or need backup apparel in case of a bug-out scenario, outerwear is a smart thing to have regardless of the season. After all, clothing is the first form of shelter. The Cascadia Windbreaker Jacket is a lightweight option that matches most everyday clothes, but can also serve as a shield against the elements. When not in use, it can be packed into the chest pocket and (thanks to an internal hanger loop) attached to a hook, branch, or carabiner. The 100-percent polyester shell features YKK zippers and soft brushed tricot lining on the chin guard and hand pockets. Speaking of which, the pockets have an internal pass-through, allowing you to access your concealed-carry pistol.

Make & Model
Arc’teryx Norvan LD Shoe

Sizes
Men’s: 7 to 13
Women’s: 5 to 10

MSRP
$160

URL
arcteryx.com

Notes
Wearing sandals during a fast-moving disaster is like wearing wingtips to the beach. A pair of off-road-worthy footwear is good not just for hiking or trail-running, but also for hauling ass in a SHTF situation. The Norvan LD lineup makes the ideal low-cut bug-out shoe because they’re designed for maximum comfort on long trail runs. Lightweight yet supportive, it’s built on a Vibram Megagrip outsole that has grippy treads for handling tough terrain, yet is comfortable on pavement. The shoe is also breathable, regulating foot temperature by allowing moisture vapor to escape when things heat up. It comes in various colors for both men and women.

Make & Model
Wazoo Survival Gear Blackticool Cache Cap

Number of Pockets
Six

MSRP
$30

URL
wazoosurvivalgear.com

Notes
Wazoo’s original Cache Cap soon became a fan favorite thanks to its six hidden pockets that can be used to stash everything from cash and credit cards to a 2-inch firesteel and water purification tablets. After a couple of years of listening to customer feedback, Wazoo is now releasing an all-black tactical version of its baseball hat that’s made of lightweight ripstop, has a buttonless top for use with helmets and ear protection, and houses a front patch area with edgeless embroidery to show off your favorite morale patch. And like its predecessor, it has a half-dozen covert pockets that can hold small tools and accessories.

Make & Model
Copper Basin Takedown Firearm Backpack

Dimensions
23 by 13 by 5 inches

MSRP
$100

URL
copperbasingear.com

Notes
When it comes to firearms, many survivalists advocate for a takedown-style rifle for portability, among many other reasons. But discreetly carrying one is just as important as owning one in a post-SHTF scenario. This Copper Basin backpack is dimensioned specifically for popular takedown-style guns, such as the 10/22 Takedown, KRISS Vector, and AR pistols. The exterior is devoid of PALS webbing and looks similar to common hiking packs, but the interior has sections and pockets to house a disassembled rifle with mounted rail accessories, magazines, ammo, and other gear. To haul all that kit the pack has padded shoulder straps, adjustable sternum strap with a whistle buckle (for signaling), and a padded breathable backing with lumbar support, among other features.

Make & Model
Nocturna Ltd. Sentinel

Range
Up to 50 meters (54.7 yards)

MSRP
$300

URL
nocturna.us.com

Notes
The flashlight is one of the best tools you can have on hand. You can use it as an improvised weapon in addition to illuminating dark places and signaling for help. But that last benefit can be a disadvantage if you want to stay as hidden as possible, yet still be able to identify a threat. Enter the Nocturna Sentinel. It’s a handheld infrared camera that lets you see up to 50 meters in the dark through a 2.4-inch monitor. With a simple on/off button, this lightweight night-vision device is easy to use; just point and click. The Sentinel is most ideal for home or basecamp protection.

Make & Model
Browning Speed Load Saw

Overall Length
18.125 inches

MSRP
$40

URL
browning.com

Notes
The Speed Load Saw is half folding knife, half pole saw. It combines the teeth, extension, and functionality of the latter with the portability of the former. The goal of this tool is to have a powerful camp and big-game saw that’s simple to use, quick to pack up, and easy to stow. For example, you can use it to cut tree limbs to build a shelter or to process a kill that’s too heavy to drag back to basecamp whole. And using its locking wood screw on the butt-end of the handle, you can connect it to a right sized branch to turn it into a high-reaching pole saw. The saw comes with a nylon belt sheath, which has sleeves for storing the included extra blades.

Make & Model
White River Knife & Tool FC 3.5 Pro

Overall Length
7.75 inches

MSRP
$135

URL
whiteriverknives.com

Notes
While big production knife companies are garnering a lot of attention for churning out the same old designs just with new steels and different names, White River quietly produces some of the most innovative survival knives on the market. It’s time to shine the spotlight on this Michigan-based company, especially its FC 3.5 Pro. The smallest knife of its Firecraft series has a 3.5-inch S35VN stainless steel blade above the textured but comfortable G-10 scales on its full-tang handle, which has a safety ring at the end for increased retention. Meanwhile, on the blade’s spine is a notch for striking the included ferro rod, making this survival knife ideal for camping, hunting, or backpacking. Comes with adjustable Kydex sheath.

Written by Patrick Vuong