If the unexpected happens, a handful of well-chosen pieces of gear can shift from quietly reassuring to something potentially lifesaving. From a 72-hour grab bag to an all-weather firestarter, this kit focuses on the fundamentals, helping you stay warm, visible, hydrated and connected when things stop going to plan.
Leatherman Wave Alpha
Price: £229.95
Forged from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and fitted with reinforced pliers, this upgraded Wave carries 18 genuinely useful tools. The main blade is sharp and durable, the saw handles small branches, and the cutters bite through wire and metal, with scissors, a diamond-coated file and the rest of the line-up at hand.
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL
