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The 12 Types of Tools You Need for Survival, in One Graphic


Whether you’re concerned about a weather-related disaster or a potential zombie apocalypse, if either comes to pass, you’ll be glad you had a plan. This infographic can help you gather the items you’ll need in an emergency.

The graphic comes from Emergency Essentials, which sells emergency gear and kits. Despite the company’s obvious interest in selling you these products, most of the items on here are sensible, not unlike a doomsday list we featured previously. (That said, of course edit the list to your needs—you might not need a solar-powered generator and fan if you don’t live in a hot climate.) I like that it covers both a mobile 72-hour kit and supplies to gather at home, as well as a binder of important documents.

12 Tools You Need for Survival | Emergency Essentials