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Camping & Survival Gear

Camping is a fun and exciting experience, but to stay organized and safe, you must prepare yourself with certain camping and survival gear for the trip. This category is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, backpacking, biking and many other outdoor activities. Even for a day trip it is prudent to pack at least rudimentary solutions for eventualities that may arise including being forced to stay the night, getting lost, or accidents. We provide all of our outdoor enthusisats with survivial items, such as blankets, canteens and canteen covers, cookware and utensils, cots and stools, first aid kits, repair kits, flasks, botas, gas cans, nozzles, hammocks, insect repellent, shovels, picks, sleeping bags, stoves, fire starters, tents, water purification and towels. If you are ever lost in the wilderness, it can be very difficult to survive without any supplies. Even if you are experienced in survival techniques, it is always helpful to have necessary supplies with you.

Blankets
Blankets
Canteens & Covers
Canteens & Covers
Cookware & Utensils
Cookware & Utensils
Cots & Stools
Cots & Stools
First Aid & Repair Kits
First Aid & Repair Kits
Flasks & Botas
Flasks & Botas
Gas Cans & Nozzles
Gas Cans & Nozzles
Hammocks
Hammocks
Insect Repellent
Insect Repellent
Shovels & Picks
Shovels & Picks
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Bags
Stoves, Fuel & Firestarters
Stoves, Fuel & Firestarters
Tents & Accessories
Tents & Accessories
Towels
Towels
Water Purification
Water Purification

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Blankets

A blanket is a type of bedding and a large piece of cloth intended to keep the user warm, especially while sleeping. Blankets are distinguished from sheets by their thickness and purpose. Wool blankets are used day in and day out by official US military personnel. Wool has the power to readily absorb and give off moisture. It can absorb moisture up to one third of its own weight. Wool blankets are harder to ignite than most synthetic and cotton fibers. It has a low rate of flame spread, low heat release and low heat combustion. Woolen garments are much less like to spark or cling to the body. Blankets are great for home use, camping, outdoor events, used as a winter blanket and much more. Military wool covered warming covers is static resistant as the retention of moisture within the fabric prevents a buildup of static electricity. Emergency survival blankets are usually used in cases of emergency since hypothermia is a major risk for a casualty, the blanket must be wrapped around the casualty to avoid the heat leak. The casualty blanket is manufactured specifically to prevent hypothermia and maintain body heat. The flexible and sturdy blanket enables care in a variety of difficult weather conditions. Emergency blankets are waterproof, windproof, will not crack, mildew or shrink. Ideal for hunters, fisherman, travelers, campers and anyone subjected to adverse outdoors conditions. Military blankets are a good alternative for those who are allergic or sensitive to wool. For all the camouflage enthusiasts in the world, our army camouflage blankets provide a cryptic or concealing coloration that allow you to remain indiscernible from the surrounding environment through deception.

Canteens & Covers

A canteen also known as a military canteen, outdoor emergency canteen, plastic canteen is a drinking water bottle designed to be used by hikers, campers, soldiers, workers in the field and many more. It is usually fitted with a shoulder strap or means for fastening it to a belt. Our military covers are a cloth bag with padding that protects the bottle and insulates the contents. A few canteens may include a canteen cup. Canteen covers can also be equipped with a strap or quick release clip to fasten to a belt so the canteen is easily transportable and easy to access. Many military canteen covers can also be used as a utility pouch and contain small side pouches for necessities such as water purification tablets, matches, fuel tabs, etc. Canteen covers also protect the canteen from its surroundings and from breaking after being dropped. Flasks or military canteens are lightweight and are quite resistant to developing leaks, even when dropped or severely bumped. If you’re a traveler and you love the outdoors never plan your next trip without a military canteen or flask, it is a great method for carrying water or any other liquid with you wherever you go.

Cookware & Utensils

A mess kit is a collection of silverware and cookware used during camping, traveling, hunting, military campaigns and etc. A civilian mess kit, which may serve one person to a family of eight, is a collection of common kitchen wares designed to be lightweight and easily stored. Mess kits supply you with pots and pans to cook over an open fire. Military mess kits are more compact are designed to be even more compact, using their space as efficiently as possible. Thus lids will always be used for preparing, cooking, eating and usually comes in two or three pieces. Any camping cookware made out of aluminum is lightweight, rust resistant, and warms up quicker than many other metals. The meal, ready-to-eat or commonly known as MRE meal, is a self contained, individual field ration in lightweight packaging bought by the United States military for its service members for use in combat or other field conditions where organized food facilities are not available. MRE meals are great items to have when camping, traveling, hiking, hunting, or while engaging in other overnight activities. Military MRE replacement meals will supply you with fuel you need to make it through the day while keeping you full. A can opener also known as a tin opener is a device used to open metal cans. The P-38 and P-51 can openers are smaller and lighter to carry than standard can openers, plus it fits as a key chain.

Cots & Stools

A camp bed or cot is a small portable, lightweight bed used in times where larger permanent beds cannot be used. Our military camouflage chairs or stools are great for seating where permanent seating is not possible or practical. This includes mostly large outdoor or indoor cultural events such as funerals, college graduation, parades, festivals, religious sermons, and sport and athletic games. Folding chair or a deluxe folding stool are used for any social situation or event requiring extra seating such as parties, card games and temporary seating at the dinner table. Outdoor camping chairs or stools are great for traveling, camping or hiking, and great as a backup seat to take on road trips. The deluxe folding stool comes with a carry strap for easy transport. They contain sturdy leg braces to prevent sinking into the ground, sand, dirt or soil. Military camping cots are also great for traveling and camping trips. Sleeping cots are also used for disaster relief situations, home use, guest rooms, temporary bedding, and much more. We also offer an accessory pouch to a sleeping cot that clips on the side of the cot that is used for easy storage of goods. All of our outdoor sleeping cots come with carrying bags, for easy storage and very easy to carry around with you wherever you go.

First Aid & Repair Kits

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid. A well stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have. To be prepared for emergencies, keep a first aid kit in your home and in your car. These emergency first aid kits are designed for specific activities, such as hiking, hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and many more. The repair kit or also known as explorer kit helps you repair and revive outdoor gear and equipment, at home or in the field. Flexible to handle all sorts of repairs and light enough to carry in your backpack, the explorer field repair kits can repair busted gear quickly and efficiently. Never plan your next trip to the outdoors without having a gear aid kit or an emergency first aid kit, just in case of an emergency. With the Mcnett zipper repair kits protect, revive, fix and maintain all your essential gear, and perform so your equipment can live on. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment’s notice. We provide first aid kit pouches that come in different sizes and shapes.

Flasks & Botas

Flasks or military flasks are a type of small bottle generally constructed of stainless steel used to hold liquids. Flasks are also known as hip flasks because they are normally constructed to the curve of one’s hip to make it comfortable to carry in the front pocket. Flasks are a great way to carry liquid around when you know liquids might not be accessible, such as when hunting, hiking, and camping and many more. Botas are wineskins that are an ancient way to transport wine or any other liquid and are still used today in Spain. Goatskin botas are lightweight and are coated for water-proofing. Botas also come with a longer cord so you can sling them over your shoulder and keep your hands free. Whether you are going hiking, camping, to a football game or on a picnic a bota will keep the wine cool and can be passed around and shared with a group without bothering with glasses. As a gift flasks and botas are ideal for groomsmen gifts, fraternity events and bridesmaid gifts.

Gas Cans & Nozzles

Gas cans are designed to store gas on hand for unexpected weather conditions, to supply a snow blower with gas when it snows or your car when you run out of gas. They can also be used to store water or other liquids. Gas nozzles secure gas cans from any unexpected leak or spill. Nozzles are frequently used to control the rate of flow, speed, direction, mass, shape, and the pressure of the steam that emerges from them. Green gas is a propellant commonly used as the pressurized power source for various airsoft related weapons, and typically consists of propane gas with a small amount of silicone oil added for lubrication purposes. For storm preparedness, gas cans and screw on nozzles are great items to store a surplus of gas for unexpected events

Hammocks

A hammock, jungle hammock, deluxe hammock, or a backyard hammock is a sling made of fabric, rope, or netting, suspended by two points. Used for swinging, sleeping or resting. It normally consists of one or more cloth panels, or a woven network of twine or thin rope stretched with ropes between two firm anchor points such as trees or posts. A jungle hammock can be a very practical way to sleep when you’re out on the hiking trail. Our military jungle and deluxe hammocks are made out of a strong, lightweight and durable material. They can be rolled up into a ball and fit in a bag without taking most of the space. During bad weather, ropes can be strung above the jungle hammock from which a waterproof tarp can be hung to keep you dry. Unlike a tent, an outdoor hammock cannot be flooded, since your hanging several feet off the ground. Many people consider an outdoor hammock as an only accessory for their yard, deck, or porch. Jungle hammocks induce a relaxed state of both mind and body by working from a principle called weight distribution. Deluxe hammocks and most other hammocks are beneficial for relaxing the body and the mind.

Insect Repellent

Bugs are annoying, potentially even hazardous. To keep them away, we provide a variety of insect repellant problems that will get the job done. An insect repellent is a substance applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces which discourages insects from landing or climbing on that surface. Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect borne diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease, dengue fever, etc. Insect repellent helps reduce your exposure to mosquito bites that may carry a virus or other diseases and allows you to continue to play, work, and enjoy the outdoors with a lower risk of disease. The insect repellent cream and spray prohibits the bug from landing without killing it. Don’t be caught in the wilderness without an emergency snake bite kit. It is an easy to sue suction pump which can safely and quickly remove significant quantities of venom or irritants from bites or stings.

Shovels & Picks

A shovel is a tool for digging, lifting, and moving bulk materials such as soil, coal, gravel, snow, sand or ore. Many of the smaller tri fold shovels are designed to meet the needs of travelers making them both lightweight and easy to carry. A pick also known as a pickaxe is a hand tool with a hard head usually made out of metal with a handle attached. One side of the head has a pointed end, and the other side of the head has a flat end. The pointed end is most commonly used to break up the surface, rocks, dirt and gravel. The flat end is commonly used to cut through roots when digging. The pick isn’t only an agricultural tool but it was used for mining and during warfare. Picks and shovels are two basic tools that used for a variety of purposes in construction, gardening, and other projects around the house. The pick is easy to swing, making it possible to apply a lot of force to whatever object is being struck. A military tactical shovel and military metal pick come in handy for general land clearance, such as landscaping projects. The metal pick is helpful in prying old tree trunks and the attached roots from the ground, while the tri-fold shovel can be used in the process of removing the trunk and roots from the area.

Sleeping Bags

A sleeping also known as a protective bag is for a person to sleep in, essentially a blanket that can be closed with a zipper or similar means, and functions as a bed in situations where a bed is unavailable. Its primary purpose is to provide warmth and thermal insulation. It also protects, to some extent against wind chill, precipitation, and exposure to view. The bottom surface also provides some cushioning, but sleeping pad is usually used in addition for that purpose. A sleeping bag is an essential survival tool that used in place of a tent for lightweight travelers or as a backup if inclement weather occurs. Indoor sleeping bags, sometimes called slumber bags are often used particularly by children. A sleeping bag can provide protection and comfort on your next hiking trip. Your bag can keep you dry in inclement weather and toasty even in the most frigid temperature. Don’t plant your next outdoor trip without acquiring an outdoor sleeping bag.

Stoves, Fuel & Firestarters

A portable stove is a cooking stove specially designed to be portable and lightweight, as for camping and picnicking, or for use in remote locations where an easily transportable means of cooking or heating is needed. Portable stoves can be used in diverse situations, such as outdoor food service and catering and in field hospitals. Portable stove is a perfect item to have when camping and engaging in outdoor activities because it allows you to cook over an open fire. Fire starters are alternatives to using matches or lighters when starting a camp fire. We offer specific watertight containers that hold matches and protect them from being damaged. An emergency fire starter can be useful tool and vital to your survival when you camp or spend time in the wilderness. The ability to start a fire is critical in most survival situations, even in rainy conditions; this is why we provide military waterproof fire starters.

Tents & Accessories

A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over, attached to a frame of poles or attached to a supporting rope. Tents are now more often used for recreational camping and temporary shelters. Tents are often used in humanitarian emergencies, such as war, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Camping tents are also often used as sites and symbols of protest over time. Tents are usually held up by ropes tied to stakes anchored to the ground. Camping tents and stakes are essential when going camping; they shelter you during the night and offer protection from cold brisk night air and bugs. Don’t let bugs get you down, with our mosquito net tents you’re offered a floorless shelter that offers bug and shade protection, with great ventilation. A portable camping toilet provides the convenience of a bathroom toilet without having to dig a hole behind a tree in the woods. You can use a portable camping toilet for other purposes, these are ideal to take along with you in the car on long trips, when finding a clean and sanitary restroom may be difficult.

Towels

Our military towels are regular towels used for drying and wiping. This is a perfect accessory to have with you at the beach, while camping or at home. A bath towel is used for drying one’s body after bathing or showering. The beach towels sole purpose is to provide a surface to lie on, relax, or just tan. They are also worn for privacy while changing cloth in a public area, and for wiping sand from the body. The microfiber fast drying body towel is known for its excellent absorption and fast drying speed. A disposable towel is a towel intended for a single user, but not necessarily for a single use, as it can be reused by not washed. These types of disposable towels are perfect for hospitals, hotels, beauty salons because it guarantees cleanliness and hygiene every time you use it.

Water Purification

Water purification tablets are portable tablets that remove chlorine, bad taste, lead, mercury and other bacteria from undrinkable water. Impure water can thus damage the human body a lot and the working system of the body can decrease in performance due to bad water which contains harmful contaminants. Part of a field water disinfection technique, these tablets are self contained units that can be used by recreational enthusiasts, military personnel, survivalists, and others who must obtain drinking water from untreated sources. Military issued Chlor-Floc water purification tablets are used for treating individual water supplies. These types of purification tablets can come in handy at a time of natural disasters. Water purification tablets is a good survivalist item to have while hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, or during combat because you can’t drink untreated waters from rivers, lakes and from the sea. After an earthquake, the water present in the surrounding environment can be contaminated by harmful contents and clean water can be hard to find. In recreation and other sustained outdoor activities, a hydration system daypack is an apparatus intended to help its user in drinking enough liquid to support the physical effort involved in the activity. These hydration system packs are perfect for hikers, cyclists, runners, and many more.


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