Survival Gear
Signal • Fire • Water • Shelter • Radiation
Compact, weight-efficient survival gear for emergency kits, bug-out bags, vehicle prep, and backcountry packs. Pealess safety whistles certified for life-jacket use, magnesium fire-starters, the 36-hour survival candle, the iconic Mayday signal mirror, multi-function pocket tools, and the niche but essential radiation detection kit (ThyroSafe potassium iodide and the Geiger-2 dosimeter) that most outdoor retailers don't bother to stock. Plus the Lansky PREP Survival Kit — a single-purchase complete prep kit for shooters who want comprehensive coverage in one box.
Survival Gear at Keep Shooting
Real survival gear is small, redundant, and weight-efficient — the items you can fit in a glove compartment, a fanny pack, or the lid pocket of a hiking pack and still cover the fundamentals: signal (audible and visual), fire, water, and basic shelter. Keep Shooting's survival catalog focuses on the category leaders for each of those fundamentals plus a few specialty items most outdoor retailers don't stock: the QuickSurvive fire-starter, the Lansky PREP all-in-one survival kit, radiation-protection tablets and a working Geiger counter for shooters thinking seriously about worst-case scenarios. Cross-reference our whistles subcategory, compasses, paracord, and first-aid catalogs to round out a complete kit.
Signaling — Whistles, Mirrors, Lights
Audible and visual signaling cost almost nothing per gram and dramatically extend the range at which a stranded person can be located. We carry the Wind Storm Safety Whistle and the orange ACME Tornado Slimline as the modern pealess emergency whistle choices, the Scout Guide Whistle as the budget pea-style traditional option, and the brass Boatswain whistle for shipboard and ceremonial use. Browse the full whistles subcategory for the dedicated catalog. For visual signaling, the Mayday 2-inch signal mirror is the pocket-sized standard — usable by hand or as part of a search-and-rescue air-to-ground signal pattern, weighs almost nothing, and fits in any kit. The ACR C-Light Emergency Signaling Light is the marine-grade strobe / personal locator light from ACR Electronics — the same company that makes USCG-approved EPIRBs and PLBs at a much higher price point.
Fire-Starting & Heat
Reliable ignition under wet, cold, or wind-driven conditions separates the professional-grade fire-starters from the novelty items in this category. The Black Beard Fire Starters 3-Pack from Black Beard Fire produces a 30-minute burn from a wax-and-jute bundle that lights with a single ferro-rod spark even when wet — favored by military, search-and-rescue, and serious backcountry users for cold-weather and wet-condition fire starting. The QuickSurvive Fire Starter from QuickSurvive is a compact alternative for shooters prioritizing pocket-size and portability over burn duration. The 36 Hour Survival Candle is the long-burn vehicle and shelter candle — essentially a pre-portioned wax block in a tin that produces enough heat to take the edge off a stranded vehicle's cabin temperature on a winter night and enough light to read a map by, with no assembly required.
Multitools & Survival Kits
For shooters building a kit from components, the 11-Function Stainless Steel Survival Pocket Tool is a credit-card-sized multi-function utility tool with knife edge, can opener, ruler, bottle opener, and screwdriver tips. The Multi-Purpose Pocket Survival Tool is the budget-tier compact alternative. For shooters who want a comprehensive kit out of the box without sourcing each component individually, the Lansky PREP Survival Kit from Lansky is a packaged kit with knife, sharpener, fire steel, and survival tools assembled into a single carry pouch — from the same company that makes the dominant American knife-sharpening systems.
Radiation Detection & Protection
This is the niche category most outdoor retailers skip but Keep Shooting carries deliberately. The ThyroSafe Potassium Iodide tablets in a 20-pack are the FDA-approved KI radioprotectant taken in the immediate aftermath of a nuclear incident to saturate the thyroid with stable iodine and block uptake of radioactive iodine-131 fallout — the same protocol that became famous after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi accident. The Geiger-2 Geiger Counter is a working ionizing-radiation detector and dosimeter sized for civilian carry — useful for radon survey work, post-incident environmental assessment, and as a serious prep item for shooters who think nuclear or dirty-bomb threats are non-zero.
Water, Food & Auxiliary
For short-term water storage, the Emergency Water Bag is a sealed 500ml drinking pouch designed for emergency kits, vehicle glove boxes, and backpack outer-pocket carry — long shelf life, no purification required, and pocket-size even when full. The Liferaft Fishing Kit is the compact emergency-fishing kit designed for marine survival applications — hooks, line, and lures in a pocket-sized pouch. For fire suppression in vehicle and home applications, the Fire-Fighting Foam Spray is a small portable extinguisher designed for vehicles, garages, and small kitchen fires — not a substitute for a full ABC extinguisher, but a useful supplement for glove-compartment carry.
Building a Complete Kit
A reasonable starter kit pulls items from this category plus three sibling catalogs: a compass for navigation, paracord for shelter rigging and 100 other improvisations, and a first-aid kit sized for the activity (day-pack first-aid for hiking, full IFAK for shooting and serious backcountry work). For broader safety and security gear (pepper spray, defensive flashlights, lock-out tools), see the safety and security parent category.
Frequently Asked Questions — Survival
Keep Shooting carries a wide selection of Survival products from trusted brands. Browse our catalog to see the full range, and use the filters on the left to narrow by brand, price, or product type.
Yes! All orders over $49.95 qualify for free shipping, including Survival products. Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days.
Keep Shooting offers hassle-free returns on Survival products. If you're not completely satisfied, contact our customer service team for a return authorization. All products must be in original, unused condition.
If you need help choosing the right Survival product, our team is available to assist. Check individual product descriptions for detailed specifications, or contact us directly and we'll help you find the best fit for your needs.