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• Weather Forecast with Moon face, Temperature & Humidity
• Alarm Clock with snooze function – Calendar with date, day & year display
• Maximum & minimum Temperature & humidity memory
• Built-in Compass & LED Flashlight – Rugged metal extra Large Key Clip
• Battery operated: 2 button cell included – Unit size: 3 ½” x 1 ½” x ¾

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This Weather Station Keychain helps you predict and conquer any weather condition wherever you go! The ultimate outdoor survival tool! The true adventurer will never let go of this weather prediction device equipped with essential features like weather forecasting with moon face. Detailed reports include information like the maximum and minimum temperature and humidity memory as well as detection. The built-in compass and LED flashlight help navigate you through tre… More >>

Weather Station outdoor survival tool KeyChain – Time, temperature, forecast, compass & flashlight all in one pocket size unit

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Red Swiss Army Type 11 Function Pocket Tool – This Red Swiss Army Type 11 Function Pocket Tool Includes Blades, Screwdrivers, Scissors, Toothpick, Tweezers, Bottle Opener,4 Head Screwdriver and Much More!!… More >>

Red Swiss Army Type 11 Function Pocket Tool

• Needlenose pliers, regular pliers wire cutters, hard-wire cutters, clip-point knife, serrated knife, diamond-coated file, wood saw, scissors.
• You also get – An extra small screwdriver, small screwdriver, medium screwdriver, large screwdriver, Philips screwdriver, can/bottle opener, wire striper, & lanyard attachment.

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Needlenose pliers, regular pliers wire cutters, hard-wire cutters, clip-point knife, serrated knife, diamond-coated file, wood saw, scissors.
You also get – An extra small screwdriver, small screwdriver, medium screwdriver, large screwdriver, Philips screwdriver, can/bottle opener, wire striper, & lanyard attachment…. More >>

LEATHERMAN Wave – Pocket Survival Tool

• 11 tools including wire cutter and Fiskars scissors
• Ultra compact at 5.75-inches long and 1.2-inches wide
• Stainless steel construction
• Weighs just 6.0-ounces
• Limited lifetime warranty

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About the Compact Sport Multi-Plier Multitool
Gerber’s Compact Sport Multi-Plier can best be described as the lighter, tighter version of Gerber’s 600-series multitools — but it’s no less useful and versatile. This ultra-compact workhorse brings together all the functionality and performance of its big brother, with stainless steel hardware and Fiskars scissors that come tough enough to tear through seatbelts. Strong, durable, and … More >>

Gerber 05500 MP400 Compact Sport Multi-function Tool

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Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier Tool – Patented Saf.T.Plus. Open Frame Design. Overall Length: 6 Inches. Length Closed: 3.5 Inches. Needlenose Pliers, Wire Cutter, Fine Edge Knife, Serrated Edge Knife, Saw, Scissors, Crosspoint Screwdriver, Small And Medium Flatblade Screwdrivers, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, And Lanyard Hole. Handle Material: Stainless Steel. Sheath Material: Ballistic Nylon. Patented Saf.T.plus. Open Frame Design. Handle Color: Titanium Gray. Overall … More >>

Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier Tool

• 1/2-inch crescent wrench
• Standard size phillips and flat bit screwdriver
• 2-inch Knife
• Removable bit carrier with LED light
• Bottle opener

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The Columbia River Knife™ Guppie™ knife and multi-tool packs an adjustable wrench, a knife, screwdrivers, a bit driver and an LED light. The high-carbon, stainless-steel blade has a razor-sharp edge, and the adjustable wrench jaws open to 1/2-in so you can use it for all kinds of light repair…. More >>

Columbia River Knife and Tool 9070 Guppie Black and Grey Multitool

One of the biggest mistakes day hikers make is assuming they don’t need to plan for wilderness survival. After all, a hiker usually reasons, “I only plan to be out for a few hours. I’ll be back long before sunset. There’s no reason to carry more stuff than I have to.” Unfortunately, hundreds of hikers die or become seriously injured every year by relying on this faulty reasoning. Wilderness survival requires planning ahead and making three basic assumptions.

The first assumption you should make is that you may be gone longer than you plan. If you’re planning a day hike (a few hours or more), plan as though you’ll be out overnight. Bring enough water for the hike, plus enough for the night and the following 24 hours. You may become lost or otherwise unable to get back to your starting point by sundown. Your body will already have lost a great deal of water from the exertion of the hike. The last thing you want is to find yourself stuck in the wilderness overnight with no water. It may seem like a hassle to carry so much water. However, your survival chances will increase exponentially if you have enough water to sustain you in case of emergency.

If you are stranded in the wilderness overnight, always assume that the temperature will drop. Even in the desert, overnight temperatures can be significantly colder than in the daytime. Exposure to cold or inclement weather can result in hypothermia and may even lead to death. Day hikers should never leave home without additional warm clothing. A sweatshirt, long pants, socks, and rainproof jacket or covering should be carried in a backpack. You also should consider carrying a thermal emergency blanket, which is lightweight and compact for easy carrying. They reflect heat, protect from weather and are fire-resistant.

The third assumption day hikers should make is that they may become injured. If you aren’t prepared for the possibility of an injury, you could find yourself in trouble. Hikers should always carry a basic first-aid kit. Many hikers who have chosen not to carry one in order to save weight or space have regretted it later. Make sure the kit is fully stocked with band-aids, a sterile cleanser, gauze, adhesive tape and cloth bandages. Always replace items later if you use something from your kit.

Some other important things to remember:

* Take a buddy. Hiking alone is never recommended. It can be very dangerous, especially if you become injured. Hiking with a partner increases your chances of getting out of the wilderness alive if you get hurt.

* Take a cell phone. Dozens of hikers are rescued every year because they carried a cell phone. Having a cell phone may reduce your chances of injury or death by up to 50 percent.

* Make a plan. Be sure you know the area where you’ll be hiking. If you haven’t been there before, get a map of the area and mark the trail you’ll take. Make copies of your map, and make sure every member in your group has a copy.

* Inform someone at home. Never go into the wilderness, even for a short time, without telling someone where you’ll be, and when you plan to return. Leave a copy of your map with the person and explain your plans in detail. Tell them where you plan to leave your car. Arrange to call when you begin your hike and as soon as you return. This way, if you don’t get back when you planned, someone else will know and have a good idea where you are.

Using your head ahead of time may very well save your life. It just pays to be prepared.