Sometimes, the smallest gifts have the biggest impact.
This Survival Scout is all about stocking stuffers—compact, life-saving tools perfect for emergencies and disasters.
Not only are they small enough to fit in a stocking, but they’re also practical gifts that anyone, prepper or not, will appreciate!
1. Fire Starters
Fire starters are just the right size for stockings, but their small size isn’t indicative of their power.
My Patriot Supply offers a variety of different types of fire starters that are designed to make starting fires easier—and keep those fires going longer.
The Ferro Rod Fire Starter with Paracord by InstaFire is a great choice for starting fires on the go.
Another option is the Fire Rope Fire Starter by InstaFire. This amazing fire rope lights in Category 5 conditions, has a 100-year shelf life, and burns for more than four hours.
2. Multi-Tool
Multi-tools are highly recommended as survival gear. Why? Because the less you have to carry, the better.
One of our favorites is the Grub N Tool by Ready Hour.
This small multi-tool is ideal for camping and survival enthusiasts.
The compact tool works as a spoon, fork, screwdriver, pry bar, and bottle opener, plus it has wrenches of multiple sizes.
3. Survival Whistle
The 5-in-1 Survival Whistle isn’t just a whistle…
It also functions as a flint striker, precision compass, signal mirror, and watertight match compartment.
4. Emergency Blanket
In emergencies like a car breakdown during bad weather or a sudden power outage, staying warm can mean the difference between comfort and danger.
Emergency blankets are packaged small enough for stockings and are essential for any hiking bag or go-bag.
These blankets are compact and lightweight, but most importantly, they are made to help you retain body heat in extreme weather conditions.
5. Water Purification Tablets
Water is essential for survival. The problem is, we may face an emergency where we don’t have access to clean water.
Drinking dirty water is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious illness or death.
Rather than risk it, ensure your loved ones are always prepared with a bottle of water purification tablets.
6. Paracord
Every true survivalist should own a paracord. But even those who aren’t preppers will find it handy.
Paracord is very strong and can be used in many different ways.
Paracords can be used for building shelter, pulling heavy materials, creating traps, and more.
In addition to paracord bracelets, consider gifting a long paracord rope (100 feet).
7. Solar Rechargeable Flashlight
Our 9-in-1 Multi-Function LED Solar Rechargeable Flashlight is an ideal stocking stuffer.
But this flashlight goes far beyond the capabilities of a standard flashlight. It is a quintessential survival tool.
It includes a work light, LED flashlight, solar panel, power bank USB charger, red SOS strobe light, seat belt and rope cutter, glass-breaking hammer, detachable compass, and magnetic mount.
Think of all the ways you could use this!
8. Emergency Food
While you can’t fit a lot of emergency food in a stocking, you can squeeze in some individual emergency food pouches.
This is a fantastic way to introduce your loved ones to emergency food, especially if they have wanted to try it before buying a larger kit.
9. Survival Books
Survival books are more than just a great read, they’re a lifeline in uncertain times!
Stocking your loved ones’ shelves (or stockings) with these guides provides them with knowledge and skills they can rely on when it matters most.
We have several survival books that are packed with information covering different preparedness topics, including living off the grid, medical care, and foraging for food.
10. Waterproof Matches
InstaFire Waterproof Matches are perfect stocking stuffers.
These matches are designed to light quickly and consistently, even in the rain.
Each box of matches contains about 40 matches, making it ideal for car consoles, emergency kits, and go-bags.
11. Water Filtration Bottle
The Aquamira G2O Water Filtration Bottle removes protozoan cysts, bacteria, and viruses according to EPA standards.
With this unique handheld water bottle, your loved one can drink water from practically any freshwater source without worry.
12. Seeds
Whether your loved one is already an avid gardener or you simply want to help them prepare for the future when growing your own food might be necessary, seeds are a good way to go.
In addition to the Survival Seed Vault, we offer more than 70 single heirloom vegetable, fruit, and herb seed packets that fit perfectly into stockings!
13. Fishing and Hunting Kit
Our Fishing and Hunting Kit has all the essentials needed for gathering one’s own food.
It will make a terrific stocking stuffer for those beginning their preparedness journey, as well as campers, hikers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
14. Glow Sticks
Glow sticks are great stocking stuffers for kids, but they are also useful for adults.
While the gift recipients can break them and use them for fun today, you can also point out why it may be wiser to hold on to them in case of an emergency.
They can be used to provide light and signal for help.
15. Survival Kit
If there is someone in your life who lacks preparedness gear, give them a small survival kit with a guide.
This basic survival kit is a 46-piece set with essentials that could one day save their life.
16. Preparedness Playing Cards
Want to fill stockings with fun and knowledge?
Check out these preparedness playing cards!
These playing cards also contain useful preparedness tips. Your loved ones can play cards and learn something new at the same time.
17. Cross-Fire Plasma Lighter by InstaFire
The Cross-Fire Plasma Lighter by InstaFire is built to light up to 350,000 fires, even in the harshest conditions.
This USB-rechargeable lighter is a must-have for any serious outdoor enthusiast or prepper.
May you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas season.
In liberty,
Elizabeth Anderson
Preparedness Advisor, My Patriot Supply
