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25 Survival Gear Christmas Stocking Stuffers Under $15!

November 29, 2013 By Elise Xavier | Updated: May 21, 2017 5 Comments

Okay, so maybe it’s a little early to start planning for the upcoming holiday season, but in our household, any excuse to browse through pages of survival gear is an excuse we’re not going to pass up!

If you’re looking for practical gifts to give this Christmas and are on a budget or are in need of some cheap stocking stuffers for the kids, you’re in the right place. We’ve spent hours looking for great survival-related presents for the upcoming holiday season, and we’ve come up with some pretty cool gear to show for it.

Just as a heads up, some of the products may be a little over $15 depending on if you see the regular price or if you see the same Amazon sale price as we do. That being said, they’re not going to be much more than a dollar or two above the 15. Take a look at what we’ve found and let us know in the comments if there are any other under-$15 survival products you’d recommend gifting. Without further ado…

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25 Survival Gear Products Under $15

  • Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.1-Inch, Orange
    Morakniv Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.1-Inch, Orange
    Price: $17.17
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1. Mora Fixed Blades

Mora Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife

Well, a Mora had to be on the list so I figured we’d get it out of the way first. This is the military version of the modern Mora knife. It’s one of the best bang-for-buck fixed blade survival knives on the market, and in bright orange, hard to lose in the grass.

  • Potable Aqua Germicidal Water Purification Tablets - 50 count Bottle -28%
    Potable Aqua Germicidal Water Purification Tablets - 50 count Bottle
    Price: $6.50
    Was: $8.99
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2. Water Treatment Tablets

Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets

We all know that water is the single most important resource in a survival situation. If you take survival seriously, these are a must – so it’s impossible for them not to be a great survival gift.

  • Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 Scout 3,000 Strike Fire Starter with Emergency Whistle - Red
    Light My Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 Scout 3,000 Strike Fire Starter with Emergency Whistle - Red
    Price: $16.58
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3. Fire Steels

Light My Fire Swedish Fire Starter + Emergency Whistle

Light My Fire make the best fire steel fire starters in the industry. At $13.49, with the striker doubling up as a whistle, this purchase is a no brainer.

  • SPACE SAVER CUP
    SPACE SAVER CUP
    Price: $10.95
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4. Space Saver Cups

Olicamp Space Saver Cup

This space saver cup is perfect for off-road cooking. It fits the standard wide Nalgene-style bottles, a big benefit so that you can conveniently carry water with you as well.

  • Baoneo Headphone Adapter for X/XS/XS MAX/XR/8/8Plus/7/7 Plus Earphone Dongle Connector Convertor 2 in 1 Accessories
    Baoneo Headphone Adapter for X/XS/XS MAX/XR/8/8Plus/7/7 Plus Earphone Dongle Connector Convertor 2 in 1 Accessories
    Price: Out of stock
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5. Camp Stoves

Ultralight Backpacking Canister Camp Stove with Piezo Ignition

If you don’t want to go through the hassle of building a fire, these ultralight stoves are a godsend.

  • Rothco Survival Tent
    Rothco Survival Tent
    Price: $7.99
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6. Survival Tents

Rothco Survival Tent

Now, this survival tent is obviously not ideal for long-term survival, but considering how lightweight and compact it is, why wouldn’t you throw one of these in your backpack for good measure?

  • PARACORD PLANET Type III 7 Strand 550 Paracord
    PARACORD PLANET Type III 7 Strand 550 Paracord
    Price: $8.49
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7. High-Quality Paracord

Paracord Planet Military-Spec Commercial Grade 550lb Type III Paracord

50 feet of 550 pound strand paracord: US-made from Paracord Planet. Yes, we know you’d already thought of paracord as a survival gift option, but how could we make a survival gear list of items under $15 and not add it just once?

  • Quiverr QCMY10 Mylar Emergency Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10)
    Quiverr QCMY10 Mylar Emergency Thermal Blankets (Pack of 10)
    Price: $14.49
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8. Thermal Blankets

Emergency Mylar Thermal Blankets

Super useful and not just as a way of heating yourself. These can help with signalling for rescue, as they create a large, reflective surface area making it easy to catch attention. They weigh nothing and at the price they are, they’re practically a steal.

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9. Safety Whistles

Windstorm Safety Whistle

If this is not the loudest whistle currently in production, it’s definitely somewhere at top of the list. Sticking to the rescue theme, these are excellent in survival situations.

  • Stanley 66-344 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver
    Stanley 66-344 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver
    Price: Check on Amazon
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10. Pocket Screwdrivers

Stanley 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver

A 12 gauge might protect you from a zombie attack during the apocalypse, but what will you do when you need to fix some broken gear? Gotta have one of these on you, too.

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11. Keychain Flashlights

Black Streamlight Nano Miniature Keychain LED Flashlight

Small keychain flashlights are amazingly useful, whether or not you’re into survival. Stick it on your keyring, slip it into your pocket, and forget about until you need it.

  • #8 Opinel Knife Carbon Steel Blade w/ Beechwood Handle
    #8 Opinel Knife Carbon Steel Blade w/ Beechwood Handle
    Price: Out of stock
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12. Traditional Pocket Knives

Opinel No8 Carbon Pocket Knife

You really can’t go wrong with gifting this classic. It’s a folding carbon steel knife that will out-cut anything even remotely near its price range. Check out Thomas’ review on it if you’re interested. Certainly one of the best bang-for-buck knives ever produced.

  • SUUNTO A-10 NH Metric Recreational Field Compass -25%
    SUUNTO A-10 NH Metric Recreational Field Compass
    Price: $15.95
    Was: $21.40
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13. Field Compasses

Suunto A-10 Field Compass

Unless you’re a whiz with telling directions from the stars and the location of the sun, you’re probably going to need one of these on you. One of the best field compasses made, and at $9, it’s great value for the cost.

  • Quikclot Sport Brand Advanced Clotting Sponge ,Stop Bleeding Fast, 50 Gram Package
    Quikclot Sport Brand Advanced Clotting Sponge ,Stop Bleeding Fast, 50 Gram Package
    Price: $18.95
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14. Clotting Agents

QuickClot Sport’s Advanced Clotting Sponge

Definitely a huge asset to have on you in a medical emergency. It will halt bleeding faster than anything else on the market.

  • Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream Emergency Whistle
    Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream Emergency Whistle
    Price: $9.49
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15. JetScream Whistles

Ultimate Survival Technologies’ JetScream Whistle

A much smaller option to the Windstorm whistle listed above. Ridiculously loud for its size.

  • Lansky PS-MED01 BladeMedic -37%
    Lansky PS-MED01 BladeMedic
    Price: $9.84
    Was: $15.63
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16. Pocket Knife Sharpeners

Lansky PS-MED01 BladeMedic

Of course this is nowhere near the best knife sharpener in the world, but taking into account the size, weight, and cost of this thing, it’s a pretty damn good deal.

  • UCO Stormproof Matches, Waterproof and Windproof with 15 Second Burn Time - 50 Matches
    UCO Stormproof Matches, Waterproof and Windproof with 15 Second Burn Time - 50 Matches
    Price: $9.53
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17. Stormproof Matches

UCO Stormproof Matches

These are waterproof and windproof, and have 15 second burn time. Excellent matches that – get this – will even burn under water!

  • Fenix E01 Flashlight, Black
    Fenix E01 Flashlight, Black
    Price: $32.90
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18. Flashlights

Fenix E01 Flashlight

One of the most durable backup flashlights ever produced. It uses a single, standard AAA battery. Can’t get much more convenient than that.

  • Gerber GDC Zip Blade [31-001742]
    Gerber GDC Zip Blade [31-001742]
    Price: $12.76
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19. Zip Blades

Gerber GDC Zip Blade

Believe me, this thing will come in super handy someday. And it’s so tiny you’ll forget you have it on you – until you need it of course.

  • Imodium Instants
    Imodium Instants
    Price: $5.70
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20. Imodium

Imodium Instants Fast-Acting Diarrhea Relief

If you don’t know why it’s wise for survivalists to carry Imodium on you, you need to check out this article explaining why. These fast acting tablets dissolve in your mouth, making them ideal for on the run/emergency situations where you don’t want to pop an Imodium before you know you need it.

  • Advanced Medical Kits Survival Blanket (2 Person) - AW17 - One - Orange -28%
    Advanced Medical Kits Survival Blanket (2 Person) - AW17 - One - Orange
    Price: $4.99
    Was: $6.95
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21. Survival Blankets

Adventure Medical Kits’ Adventure Heatsheets Survival Blanket

Emergency shelter for you and one other in high visibility colour. Use to keep warm, use to flag for help, what could be better?

  • Bahco 396-LAP Laplander Folding Saw, 7-1/2 -Inch Blade, 7 TPI
    Bahco 396-LAP Laplander Folding Saw, 7-1/2 -Inch Blade, 7 TPI
    Price: $21.72
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22. Folding Hand Saws

Bahco Laplander Folding Hand Saw

Breaking the under $15 on this one, but that extra few dollars is completely worth it for such a high-performing product. Probably the best folding hand saw on the market, and the blades can be replace when they dull without you having to re-buy the whole thing all over again. If you’re interested, you can read our review of it here.

  • Vetbond Tissue Adhesive 1469Sb
    Vetbond Tissue Adhesive 1469Sb
    Price: $18.75
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23. Tissue Adhesive

Vetbond Tissue Adhesive

Under the right circumstances, you can super glue cuts closed instead of using plasters/band aids or stitches, making super glue an excellent survival go-to.

  • Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth Double Wall Insulated Water Bottle with Loop Cap, Brushed Stainless, 40-Ounce -1%
    Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth Double Wall Insulated Water Bottle with Loop Cap, Brushed Stainless, 40-Ounce
    Price: $28.60
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24. Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Klean Kanteen Wide Mouth Bottle with Stainless Loop Cap

Excellent water container, and because of its 100% stainless steel construction, you can throw it in a fire to boil water in it, too.

  • Condor EMT Pouch (Olive Drab, 7 x 5 x 2.5-Inch)
    Condor EMT Pouch (Olive Drab, 7 x 5 x 2.5-Inch)
    Price: $14.95
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25. Pouches

Condor EMT Pouch

This small gadget pouch made by Condor is excellent for holding some of that emergency survival gear you just bought!

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On The Lookout for Budget & Discount Survival Gear?

If you’re interested in grabbing some inexpensive survival gear from outdoor retailers like Cabella’s, REI, and Patagonia, take a look at our massive list of knife & outdoor retailers’ sale, deal, & clearance pages! All the best outdoor gear discount pages to visit linked to on one page.

There’s also plenty of cheap, yet high quality survival gear that’s a great price whether or not it’s on sale. If you’re interested, take a look at what we think the best bang-for-buck survival gear products are at the $5, $10, $15, $20, & $25 price points.

Which Survival Stocking Stuffers Are Your Favourites?

Ever gotten some of these for yourself, family, or friends? Got some more survival stocking stuffer ideas that weren’t mentioned here? Let us know in the comments!

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  1. Avatarsurvivalunlimited2511 says

    July 3, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Something that is NOT a popular item but I think everyone should have with them at all times is a “Tactical Pen” They cost as little as 7.95 on ebay for a Tungsten Steel Tactical Pen.
    There are many forms of the pen, and you can get really expensive ones as well. They are legal to carry pretty much anywhere in the U.S. for the time being. I would recommend looking into them and checking them out….
    A good Video on the Tactical Pen…..
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9oXQfwrCx4
    check it out…
    For a nice cheaper Tactical Pen
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tungsten-Steel-Tactical-Pen-Multifunctional-Hollow-out-Self-Defense-Pen-/321982998609?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
    Thanks…

    Reply
    • AvatarElise Xavier says

      September 27, 2016 at 5:04 am

      Yeah, tactical pens are great. I personally love the CRKT James Williams one the best for two reasons: it looks like a normal pen and I would actually use it to write with. You can see Thomas’ review of that here if you’re interested.

      Reply
  2. AvatarKarin says

    February 1, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Some great gift ideas here! Thanks!

    Reply
    • AvatarElise Xavier says

      February 21, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks Karin, and thank-you for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. AvatarDean says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Great list here. Thanks for taking the time to organize it. My favorite gift of the ones listed above is the “survival kit grenade”. This small package has so many uses in the field. Any survivalist/prepper would be ecstatic to receive this awesome package. Thanks for sharing!

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