Pocket Sized Survival Kit - The PocketShield

The PocketShield lives in the places you actually are. A glove box, a daypack, a desk drawer at work. It's the kit for when something goes sideways and you're nowhere near the one at home.

Compact enough to slip into a bag, glove box, or jacket pocket, this is a pocket-sized survival kit built around tools rather than fillers, all neatly organized in a durable, all-weather tin. Good company on a weekend hike, a long drive, or a daily commute.

Inside, you'll find a magnesium fire starter and waterproof components for fire-starting in any conditions, a built-in compass to keep you oriented, and a fishing set plus copper wire if you're out longer than expected. Two stainless steel blades and a stainless steel fingertip saw give you reliable cutting capability, and a signal whistle lets you call for help. For minor injuries on the go, adhesive strips and a wound pad handle the small cuts.

Worth being plain about what this is and isn't. The PocketShield is a compact outdoor and travel kit, not a household emergency kit. It carries no food, water, or shelter, so it complements a full kit rather than replacing one. If you're covering a household, start with our home emergency kits and keep the PocketShield in the car.

Lightweight, all-weather, and small enough to fit in your pocket at 6.5" x 6" x 1". A smart addition to a go bag, an everyday carry setup, or a car emergency kit.

Like everything we sell, this kit sends one dollar to the National Forest Foundation.

The best kit is the one that's already where you are. Tuck one in the car and forget about it.