Survival Digest

G.O.O.D

Emergency Tools Spotlight

Here is a list of handy tools and gadgets that would do well to be stored in your G.O.O.D. pack.

A design collaboration between Ethan Becker of BK&T and John Benner of TDI, the Tac Tool ($80) smashes, bashes, prys, hammers and cuts. It is equally powerful at lifting stubborn hinge pins, prying open doors or windows, and hammering out glass as it is efficient at cutting 550 cord.

We’re quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it’s not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire cutter, file, pliers, and a wrench.

GERBER Prodigy Serrated Edge Designed ($44) cues for the new Prodigy were inspired by the award-winning LMF II another knife engineered by Gerber’s Jeff Freeman. The Prodigy is much smaller (9.75″ overall length) but it certainly packs as much punch as its predecessor. The full tang high-carbon stainless steel blade is beefy and coated with black oxide for improved corrosion resistance and reduced visual signature.

• Sandvick 12C27 Stainless Steel Blade with Black Oxide Finish
• Serrated Edge Only Full Tang Fixed Blade
• Textured Soft-Grip Overmolded Ensures a Secure Grip
• Window Punch/Pommel
• Molle Compatible Hard Sheath with Ballistic Nylon Belt Loop and Straps

The Swedish FireSteel with MayaDust ($24) is a flash of genius. Its 3,000°C spark makes fire building easy in any weather, at any altitude. Used by a number of armies around the world, Swedish FireSteel’s dependability has already made it a favorite of survival experts, hunters, fishermen and campers.

Fire building made easy, the pure and natural way. Don’t build your fire with noxious fumes or harmful chemicals. Use the time-honored, organic method. A technique that resembles the centuries-old art of the native fire-builder. From the heart of the ancient Mayan Empire comes the remarkable product known as MayaDust. MayaDust is made from Pino de Ocote, a fatwood pine cultivated in the highlands of Guatemala and Mexico. With 80% resin content, MayaDust is easy to light, even when wet and produces an extremely hot flame. Use a pinch to quickly light your campfire. MayaDust is shavings from MayaSticks packed in a convenient waterproof “snuff box” that is easy to carry in your pocket or backpack (weighs about an ounce). Gives maximum heat energy for minimal weight. Use MayaDust together with Swedish FireSteel to light your campfire with ease.

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