Gear
Battle-tested kit we actually keep around. Every link is an Amazon affiliate link — purchases through SHTFPlan support the site at no extra cost to you. We get nothing for products we wouldn't trust ourselves.
Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army. Used by both conventional and Special Operation forces. Awarded as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Inventions” by the U.S. Army
Removes 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria and parasites. Perfect for emergency preparedness.
Complete 30-day food supply with 25-year shelf life. Just add water.
Heavy Duty Waterproof tarp for shelter, ground cover, and emergency protection.
The definitive USDA-approved canning reference book with tested recipes and processing times specifically for pressure canning meat and poultry safely.
Heavy-duty 5-mil mylar bags paired with 300cc oxygen absorbers designed to extend seed viability for decades by eliminating moisture and oxygen.
A vacuum sealer that removes air from seed storage bags and mason jars to dramatically extend seed life by preventing oxidation and moisture exposure.
A comprehensive collection of 35 heirloom vegetable varieties specifically packaged for long-term storage and survival gardening, making it an ideal foundation for a home seed vault.
Greeshow Electric Portable Water Filter Camping - Solar Powered, Hand Crank, USB Charging, Water Purifier Survival with Emergency Light for Hiking Backpacking Travel Outdoor, Phone Charger. Great for emergency use during major disasters.
A popular dehydrator with adjustable temperature settings that helps readers understand optimal drying temperatures to replicate in solar builds.
Includes a jar lifter, canning funnel, lid wand, and bubble remover — essential tools for safely filling and processing meat-filled jars in a pressure canner.
A vacuum sealing system for properly storing sun-dried foods off-grid to extend shelf life after the solar dehydration process is complete.
A precision temperature and humidity monitor essential for maintaining ideal seed storage conditions, with alerts when levels rise above safe thresholds.
Airtight glass mason-style jars ideal for organizing and storing saved seeds in a cool, dry environment while keeping varieties clearly separated.
A large-capacity pressure canner essential for safely processing meat at the high temperatures required to eliminate botulism risk in low-acid foods.
A premium all-metal seal pressure canner favored by serious home canners for its durability and precise pressure control when processing meat.
Replacement canning lids designed to create an airtight seal during pressure canning to ensure safe long-term meat preservation.
Food-safe fiberglass mesh screening used to construct dehydrator trays and ventilation panels in homemade solar dehydrators.
A double-sided reflective insulation material used to line the interior walls of DIY solar dehydrator boxes to maximize heat retention and sun absorption.
Monitors both temperature and humidity levels inside a root cellar to ensure optimal food storage conditions and prevent spoilage.
Heavy-duty polyethylene sheeting used to waterproof root cellar walls and floor to prevent moisture intrusion and structural damage.
Used to line root cellar walls and entry points to prevent rodents and pests from accessing stored food supplies.
Stretch the resources of your small backyard garden further than ever before, without devoting hundreds of hours to canning! This informative and inspiring guide shows you not only how to construct your own root cellar, but how to best use the earth’s naturally cool, stable temperature as an energy-saving way to store nearly 100 varieties of perishable fruits and vegetables.
A multi-tier mesh drying net designed for outdoor sun-drying of fruits, vegetables, and herbs without any electricity.
Small labeled envelopes specifically designed for organizing and cataloging individual seed varieties before placing them into long-term sealed storage containers.
Wide-mouth quart jars ideal for packing large cuts of meat for pressure canning and long-term pantry storage.
Provides the ventilation airflow critical for regulating root cellar temperature and preventing moisture buildup that causes rot.
Seals seams on vapor barriers and insulation inside the root cellar to block moisture infiltration and maintain stable storage conditions.
Affiliate disclosure: SHTFPlan.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. We may receive commissions on qualifying purchases — at no additional cost to you.
