Outdoor Supplies

Outdoor supplies are the gear that keeps you alive and functional when the comforts of home are stripped away and the environment becomes the main challenge. We use the term for the full range of that gear, from shelter, insulation and fire-starting tools to water carriers, light, navigation and first aid.

Outdoor supplies matter to any family that might spend time beyond the front door with only what it carries. That could be a planned wilderness trek, an unexpected night stranded, or a bug-out that puts everyone on the move. Preppers who choose dependable gear, test it on ordinary outings and learn to use every piece carry real capability into the outdoors. The guides below each take on one part of that kit.

Guides to Outdoor Supplies

• Core kit: Learn the classic 10 essentials for the wilderness and the need each one is meant to cover.
• Shelter: Discover the many survival uses for tarps and why one sheet of tough material earns its place in a pack.
• Navigation: See what GPS devices do, which features matter, and how they help you find your way.

Start with the essentials, then add the outdoor supplies that fit your trips, your terrain and your family. Each guide gives you a clear next step for the gear you already own and the gear you still need.