Gear Recommendations
Every item on this page has been personally tested or thoroughly vetted. These are tools that work, organized by domain and preparedness level.
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All Gear
Burn Dressings
Personal Taser / Stun Gun
Hide Tanning Starter Kit
Almond Butter Pouches
Animal Fencing — Electric Fencing Posts
Step-in electric fence posts for quick setup of temporary and semi-permanent electric fencing runs. Pair with polywire and a solar charger.
Animal Fencing — Electric Polywire
Conductive polywire for rotational grazing and temporary electric fence runs. Lightweight, easy to move, and effective for most livestock.
Animal Fencing — Electric Solar Charger
Solar-powered electric fence charger — runs completely off-grid. Essential for powering polywire and electric tape fencing without relying on mains power.
Archer Beef Jerky
Basic Security Camera
Chomps Beef Sticks
Coconut Butter Pouches
Coconut Oil Pouches
Collapsible Water Jugs
Grayl Water Purifier Bottle
Honey Pouches
Honey Stingers
Hunghee Energy Bars
LMNT Electrolyte Packets
MREs — Meals Ready to Eat (1-month supply)
Nut Packets
Olive Oil Pouches
Peanut Butter Pouches
Pump Water Filter (backcountry style)
RX Bars
SOS Emergency Ration Bars
Spare Handgun Magazines (2–4 additional)
Streamlight Micro Stream Flashlight
Tuna Pouches
Animal Fencing — Cattle Fencing
Heavy-duty welded wire cattle panels for large livestock containment, corrals, and permanent pasture boundaries.
Animal Fencing — Chicken Wire (2 ft wide)
Standard 2-foot chicken wire for small enclosures, garden borders, and predator protection around coops.
Animal Fencing — Chicken Wire (4 ft wide)
Taller 4-foot chicken wire for full-height poultry runs, garden fencing, and larger enclosures.
Baseplate Compass
Basic First Aid Kit
Communication / PACE Plan Template
Concealed Carry Holster (IWB or OWB)
Handgun (defensive pistol — e.g., 9mm)
Medical Boo Boo Kit
A compact everyday carry first aid kit for minor cuts, scrapes, and blisters. Keep one in your pocket, bag, or car so you're always ready for the small stuff.