This black canvas pouch has belt loops and a cornucopia of compact construction tools inside, including a small combo hatchet/hammer/tent-stake puller; entrenching tool (that’s a shovel to you) with a compass in the handle, and pickaxe and saw attachments for the shovel handle. Belt measures 9-3/4” x 4” x 1-1/4” overall. Don't go into the woods without it. Also, take snacks.

We’re not suggesting things will go south next time you head into the wilderness. We’re just saying this Tactical Survival Camping Car Tool Kit is always good to have on hand—just in case. Great for campsites, but also for stashing in the trunk or glovebox of your car. Includes a 10-in-1 pocket knife; a 7-in-1 multifunction card tool; and a 1000-lumen rechargeable, zoomable LED flashlight. Knife is Swiss Army-ish, red and 4" long with a corkscrew, saw, can opener, file, scissors and more; card tool is flat, like a credit card, and includes box, letter, bottle and can openers, a ruler, hex drivers and a cell phone stand; and the flashlight is 7-1/2" long x 1" dia, black with a pocket clip. Knife comes with a belt pouch, black and approx 8-1/4” x 5” x 2-14”, and the card tool comes with a black protective sleeve. Doug took his set camping and everybody else wanted one.

Newly manufactured P-38 Can Opener from the same folks who supply them to Uncle. It folds! into 1-1/2" x 5/8" flat piece which is easily carried and lost. Reportedly works much better than the Asian knockoffs for those who really want to gain entry to the Spam!

From Farpoint®, this (2)-pack of Slim Fit Headlamps delivers super-bright light in (2) headbands that weigh a scant 0.14 lbs each. Lights are 300 lumens, with (2) beam levels, (6) hours of battery use and a total of (26) COB LEDs in two rows 3-3/4” wide. Adjustable, elastic headbands are ultra-thin, comfortable and 1-1/2” top-to-bottom at their widest, with a 3/4” battery pack in back. The (3) required “AAA” batteries are included. Sure, they’re great for camping and hiking, but the wide light spread also means you don’t have to over-tilt your head to see what you’re working on in your shop or craft studio. Ages 6+.

You will survive with this Survival Candle, a 3-wick burner made of soy and palm wax in a 3-1/8" dia 2-3/8" tin can with a lid. Rated to last up to 36 hours.

Or would have, had you hung one of these yellow glow sticks around your neck. You’ll get a dozen of them at 6” long with both a small hole and a carabiner-ish slotted opening for hanging. Includes a 24” plastic cord to hang them from. Surplus factor: packaging shows rainbow colors, but all are, in fact, yellow, which is fine because who wants to glow green or blue? Bend or shake to activate. (Duh.)

They don’t give them away in bars anymore, so you’d better buy this Matchstick Fire Starter. Has a 1-1/2" x 1-1/8" x 3/8" flint housing and a 1” striker with a small cotton wick around the end. Fill it with a little lighter fluid and you’re ready to start something. Includes a 1/2” clip to hang it on something. A must for camping.

Try a reusable heat pack. This little 3-1/2” x 2” Soma Care™ heat pack has a metal disc inside—flex it and feel the pack magically heat up to 130F for up to an hour. Made for use with a Soma Care™ belt, but it’ll work fine wrapped in a soft cloth. Directions are on the side, including instructions on how to re-activate it. Jarvis says: it may take several clicks to activate the gel inside the pack but at this price what's a few extra clicks. 

This is our cutest, and handiest, adjustable beam UV (395 nm wavelength) flashlight. Has a 3-stage switch: 50% brightness, 100% brightness or flashing. It comes on a lanyard if you don't have a pocket. Measures 3-3/4” long x 1” dia, in aluminum. You add a “AA” battery

Pity poor Gandalf traipsing through Middle Earth with that weak excuse for a staff to lean on! Sauron wouldn’t have stood a chance if he’d had these telescoping Pacemaker Stix Journey trekking poles. They’re perfect for walking, hiking, climbing, confronting a Balrog, or defeating a touchy Ringwraith. Sticks measure 54” extended and 26” retracted, with patented failsafe twist-locks. Made of aircraft-grade aluminum, with tungsten tips, synthetic cork grips and various feet attachments for snow, sand and rocky surfaces. Cave trolls, wargs and state park trails beware!