INVENTORY BREAKDOWN: What You Get
The SHTF BOX contains over 800 pieces of equipment, supplies, and gear. View the complete inventory below, as organized into the following 12 categories. Photos are representative of included items, but may be substituted for equivalent products based on availibility.
The Box
A serious storage solution for a serious emergency survival kit.
Storing, protecting, and transporting the ultimate survival kit is no time to screw around with a flimsy container. This rigid trunk is constructed from durable, high-impact plastic. It features a lockable, removable lid with heavy-duty latches. It also has solid wheels that make moving this substantial kit an easy one-person job. At a hefty 37x19x14 inches, this 108 quart container will withstand moisture, dust, pests, and impact damage.
Water
Filter, purify, and store water for all your hydration, cooking, and cleaning needs.
BPA-Free bottles for drinking water. Convenient markings printed on the side for easy measuring while preparing food. Includes 4 quart-sized bottles.
Considered by survivalists and hikers to be the best portable water filter on the market, the Sawyer MINI will remove 99.99999% of bacteria, 99.9999% of protozoa, and 100% of microplastics. Use the Sawyer MINI with the included drinking pouch, ordinary water bottles, or directly from the source with included straw. This filter is rated up to 100,000 gallons of water.
Use instead of, or in conjunction with, your water filter. A single tablet treats up to 5 litres of water, killing micro-organisms and preventing water-borne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. Includes 100 tablets.
Food
Everything you need to cook, serve, and eat for at least 10 days (for a single person).
50 total servings, with approximately 1,800 calories per day. Guaranteed to last 30 years, Mountain House freeze-dried meals are widely considered the best-tasting "emergency food" available. Just add water and stir. Includes 21 individual meal pouches.
You'll get a wide variety of meals, picked from a selection that includes breakfast skillet, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs with bacon, scrambled eggs with ham, granola with blueberries, pasta primavera, chicken and rice, beef stew, beef stroganoff, chicken fried rice, chili mac with beef, lasagna with meat sauce, macaroni and cheese, Mexican-style rice and chicken, noodles and chicken, Italian pepper steak, spaghetti with meat sauce, and chicken teriyaki with rice.
With a long shelf life and over 400 calories each, Millennium energy bars are a favorite among backpackers, campers, and preppers.
Comes with 9 bars. You'll get a variety of flavors, picked from a selection that includes lemon, raspberry, blueberry, cherry, tropical fruit, and orange.
Even SHTF is no excuse for missing your morning cup of coffee! Just mix a packet with some hot water and you're good to go. Includes 40 packets.
Convenient, portable stove with full-sized burner that you can use with real cookware. Use it with the included pans, or set a full-size stock pot on it. Heats quickly with 7,650 BTU using 8-oz butane canisters. Depending on flame setting, each can will provide 2-8 hours of burn time. This stove has a built-in automatic ignition and simple knob to control the flame.
Butane Notice: Due to shipping regulations, we are no longer able to include the butane cans for this stove in the SHTF BOX. There is still a spot in the box for four 8-ounce cans, but you will need to obtain them separately.
California Notice: Because California has entirely outlawed the sales of butane canisters like the kind used in butane stoves, this stove is not included for customers in California. Instead, the SHTF BOX will include a solid fuel camp stove and 40 solid fuel tablets.
Everything you need to cook and eat your meals in a compact kit. This cookware set comes with a pot, a frying pan, a tea kettle, and 3 bowls. As a bonus, it also comes with serving spoon, spatula, and a few more extras.
What good is cookware without silverware? You get 4 full-size forks, knives, and spoons with carrying case.
Light
You can't do much if you can't see! Multiple lighting solutions will ensure you won't be left in the dark.
Let there be light! Two super-bright collapsible LED lanterns. Comes with 6 AA alkaline batteries to get you started. Each lantern lasts at least 30 hours on a fresh set of batteries. Impact resistant, waterproof, and lightweight.
Let there be more light! This 180 lumen flashlight is made from aircraft-grade aluminum. Sporting a matte-black finish, it also comes with nylon holster, belt clip, and wrist strap.
Fire
Warmth, light, cooking, security. No survival kit is complete without the means to start a fire.
When it comes to starting a fire, there's nothing quite as simple and reliable as a classic BIC lighter. Included is 4 full-size BIC lighters that will give you hours of instant open flame. At about 3,000 flicks per lighter, you'll have no need for rod fire starters that only give you sparks.
Why BIC lighters are the best fire starters
Too windy or wet for a lighter? These windproof and waterproof matches will do the job. 15 long-burn matches come in a durable, floating case.
These non-toxic, odorless sticks will make it easy to start a fire for cooking or heat. 12 sticks included.
First Aid
The ability to manage injury or illess is absolutely vital when dealing with an emergency situation.
Over 370 pieces of medical-grade equipment. This first aid trauma kit comes with everything you could need to treat basic injuries, ailments, and more. It includes a blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, various bandages and dressings, splint, eye pads, multiple ointments and gels, and so much more.
This Picaridin-based insect spray will keep the bugs away. With 20% picaridin, it is effective at repelling mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, gnats, and more. Comes in a 4-oz pump-spray bottle.
Broad spectrum sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection. This hypoallergenic, fragrance-free sunblock comes in a convenient pump-spray bottle.
Medicated lip balm with SPF 15 sun protection. Includes 2.
Tools
Whether you need to fix something or break something, this impressive assortment of tools will make it possible.
No kit is complete without a quality multi-tool. This highly durable tool comes with spring-loaded pliers, wire cutters, saw, screwdrivers, scissors, can opener, awl, file, and more. It features a locking mechanism that keeps each tool safely locked open while in use.
Sharp, titanium-coated blade on one side, rigid hammer on the other. This small axe features a durable rubberized fiberglass handle and comes with belt sheath. And for those that like to have a backup firestarter, there is a large Ferrocerium rod nestled within the grip.
This rugged entrenching tool is perfect for digging a latrine, or anything else. It collapses down to a very compact size and includes case.
One of the most highly-regarded folding knives on the market, Kershaw offers superior quality, durability, and functionality. You'll get a Kershaw folding knife with razor-sharp tanto blade that is excellent for both cutting and piercing. Additionally, blade serrations make cutting through rope or cord a breeze.
This heavy duty folding saw will make quick work of branches and pieces of wood up to 7 inches thick.. Features 11 inch blade and a rubber-coated polymer handle.
Compact sharpener to ensure your blades stay sharp and smooth. Comes with coarse carbide and fine ceramic bits.
A million and one uses. Included is 100 feet of mil-spec 550lb paracord.
Stronger than duct tape, Gorilla tape is weather-resistant and withstands UV rays and extreme temperatures. Includes one 30 foot roll.
This 40 piece sewing kit comes with everything you’d need to stitch up holes and tears in your clothing or gear.
These 8 inch commercial-grade scissors will prove invaluable for everything from opening packaging to breaking down small game.
Tech
Sometimes modern problems require modern solutions.
This robust, multi-purpose emergency radio has all AM/FM stations, as well as the standard NOAA weather bands. It can use AAA batteries, or an internal Lithium-Ion battery that you can charge via USB, solar, or hand-crank. Convenient digital display makes it easy to tune stations and navigate settings. It's also got emergency light, SOS beacon, and an auxiliary option to play music from your phone or MP3 player. Last but not least, you can use this radio to charge your USB devices including cell phone.
This battery pack will jump-start motorcycles, boats, and most passenger vehicles. It also serves as a heavy-duty backup battery to charge your phone, laptop, or other devices. Safety features include short-circuit protection, overload protection, and over-voltage protection. Keep it charged up and ready for action!
20 standard AA alkaline batteries.
24 standard AAA alkaline batteries.
Hygiene
Personal cleanliness and hygiene is of top importance for health, comfort, and morale.
On hand for when you need them, this includes 4 packages that each contain a toothbrush, brush cover, and small tube of Crest toothpaste. Includes 4 kits.
You can never find floss when you need it! Until now, that is. This comes with 2 travel-size containers of dental floss.
Pump bottle of alcohol-free hand sanitizer spray. This is a no-rinse sanitizing spray that protects from germs without irritating sensitive skin. Child, baby, and pet friendly.
Kills 99.9999% of germs and bacteria, and kills viruses like MRSA and H1N1. Use on surfaces for thorough sanitization. No alcohol, bleach, or solvents.
If you're not familiar with Campsuds, it is an absolute favorite among campers, backpackers, and minimalists. This environmentally safe all-purpose cleaning liquid is great for washing dishes, washing yourself, and shampooing your hair. A few drops goes a long way, and it rinses easily with water. Powerful on dirt and grime, but gentle on you.
Hygiene is most important when you may not have access to running water. That's why we've included 2 packages of wet wipes (84 total wipes). Flushable, alcohol-free, and biodegradable.
Never leave home without it! Included is 2 rolls of premium double-ply toilet paper.
Just add water! These amazingly-tiny tablets will turn into a multi-purpose, reusable towel almost instantly. About the size of a common hand towel after moistened, these can be used for personal cleaning, washing dishes, or anything else you need a damp towel for. Soft, biodegradable, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic. Includes 20 towel tablets.
Absorbent, soft, and dry. You'll get 2 standard microfiber dish/hand towels. Use them to dry anything that's wet!
Heat
If the heat isn't working and you've got to stave off the cold, these supplies will keep you warm at night.
Tried and true, these hand warmers are activated when you remove them from their outer package. Providing hours of warmth, these heat up to around 135 degrees F. Comes with 5 pairs.
Keep warm with these fleece-lined knit hats. This premium soft acrylic is very warm and soft to the touch. Two hats are included.
A staple in any emergency supply kit, the Mylar blanket (or “space blanket”) retains body heat to keep you warm in any situation. At only a few inches when folded, these blankets open up to 52x82 inches. Included is a set of 4.
PPE
Keep your body protected from harm with this selection of personal protection equipment.
Included is a pair of high quality work gloves. These tough but comfortable gloves are made with synthetic leather and Spandex, and feature velcro wrist strap and touch-screen fingertips.
These N95 particulate breathing respirators will help protect your lungs from air pollution, dust, ash, smoke, pollen, mold spores, and much more. Comes with 5 masks.
Eye protection is an absolutely vital piece of PPE. This high quality set of protective eyewear can be used interchangeably as either glasses or goggles with the included arms or strap. The ANSI Z87 rated lenses provide UV and impact protection.
Extras
A few extra things to make getting through a survival situation a bit easier.
Updated edition of the world’s preeminent survival guide, covering everything from first aid to strategies for handling any type of disaster. Written by a British Special Air Services veteran, the SAS Survival Guide is 384 pages of tips, tricks, and information that will help you survive any climate, in any situation.
Just a little something to help pass the time and keep your mind active.
This one speaks for itself. You never know when you might need to jot some notes, draw a map, or make a sign.
A handy, water-resistant bag for paperwork. All instruction manuals and documentation from SHTF BOX contents will be placed here for safekeeping.