Top 10 Cool Survival Gadgets

#1) Use this Filter Bottle to Make Safe Drinking Water

The Coolest Gadget of them all!

Lifesaver Bottle 4000 Ultra Filtration Water Bottle

Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 05/31/2012)

Sufficient water storage is one of the most difficult tasks to achieve in emergency preparedness. It takes a lot of space to store bottled water. If you live in a place that's not a desert, you can use this bottle to filter rain water, pond water, etc to make it safe to drink. Before seeing this lifesaver bottle, my plan was to just add chlorine to water to make it safe to drink.... which will work, but who wants to drink water that tastes like bleach? Not to mention that it can't be particularly good for you. So this looks like the solution. It was developed after Hurricane Katrina. Most natural disasters cause clean drinking water shortages. This is a must have for a survivalist.

#2) Hand Crank Radio - Weather, AM & FM Radio

1 Minute of Cranking is about 20 Minutes of Radio!

Ambient Weather WR-088 Emergency Solar Hand Crank AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio, Flashlight, Cell Phone Charger (Red) with Cables

Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)

I own a radio like this one, and it's pretty good. Radios are ideal to have in emergency situations. Not only can you hear news and weather warnings, but listening to the radio is something to do... It helps pass the time and can help you feel less alone. I love the radio, and this one is great because it doesn't require any batteries, plus it can do lots of extra things, like charge the cell phone!

#3) Tool to get out of your car alive

Window Breaker & Seatbelt Cutter in one

Original Life Hammer Escape Hammer (Orange), 2 Pack

Amazon Price: $28.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

Don't die because you couldn't get your seatbelt undone, or couldn't get the windows rolled down. This is important if you live near water, like streams or ponds. It only takes a few feet of water to trap you and drown you. We've all heard stories about people who have drowned in their car. Buy this survival gadget and attach it to your car door. You will have it if you ever need it.

#4) Cook your food for free with this Solar Oven

You can use the sun to cook your food, and this makes it easy!

Global Sun Oven - Solar Cooker

Amazon Price: $319.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

This solar oven can reach over 300 degrees, and cook your food to safe temperatures. You don't need any fuel. Great for power outages and natural disasters. Plus you can save money by not having to pay for gas or electricity to cook your food. If we have hyperinflation, that might be a big savings.

#5) Excellent Survival Knife

United Cutlery Bush Master Survival Knife

Amazon Price: $19.57 (as of 05/31/2012)

Affordable survival knife made out of metal. Comes with some great accessories and a carrying pouch. Great knife to have to get you out of tough situations.

#6) You Can Always Start a Fire with this

Still works even if it gets wet! Now, you can't say that about matches!

Swedish Firesteel - Army Model

Amazon Price: (as of 05/31/2012)

Start a fire in any weather condition, at any altitude. As long as you have a little tinder, this Swedish Firesteel can light a fire easily with its 3,000-degree C spark! Important survival tool. A fire can keep you warm, cook food, and help you to be found!

#7) This Light Comes on When the Power Goes Out!

Ideal for Power Outages

Durofix RL435 Li-Ion 4V Plug-in Power Outage LED Light, 2-Pack

Amazon Price: $36.95 (as of 05/31/2012)

These lights plug into the wall socket and automatically come on when the power goes out. They will work for up to 8 hours. This eliminates the need to search for a flashlight or candles in the dark. These lights are bright, and they can also double as a flashlight that doesn't require any batteries! Since they are plugged into a wall outlet, they are easy to find whenever you need them.

#8) Battery Powered Lantern

Ideal for Long Power Outages, and for Outdoor Survival

Rayovac SE3DLN Sportsman Xtreme LED Lantern

Amazon Price: $25.00 (as of 05/31/2012)

Super bright light!

#9) Solar Cell Phone Charger

Charge Your Smartphone, MP3 Player, and other USB Gadgets with the Sun

Premium Solar Charger - Ultra Thin Solar Powered Backup Battery and Charger for Cell Phones, iPhone, iPod, and Most USB Powered Device - Also Includes Built-in LED Reading Light and Window / Windshield Suction Cups

Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 05/31/2012)

Never be out of power! Keep this with you to insure that you can make emergency phone calls at all times! With most phones, it will only charge to 50%, but that's enough power to make a phone call, send a message, or look-up some information. It also has a flashlight incorporated in it.

#10 ) Personal Beacon for Emergencies

ACR Aqualink 406 2882 Personal Locator Beacon Includes Internal GPS, 5-Year Battery, Belt Clip, Lanyard and LED Strobe Light

Amazon Price: $387.98 (as of 05/31/2012)

This will send out a beacon that will identify who you are, including information about your medical conditions. It has GPS which has about a 1 mile accuracy, plus it has a honing beacon to allow rescuers to find you quickly. 406 units like this one are known for their accuracy and are highly recommended by rescue workers.