The Gear List: Hatchets, knives, and other awesome gear you’d want as a contestant on ‘Alone’

Be prepared to survive your next weekend camping trip like a boss.

By Scott Murdock

Updated on Jun 11, 2021 9:40 AM EDT

4 minute read

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Welcome to The Gear List, a semi-regular series where we spotlight the best discounts and deals on tactical equipment, outdoor gear, and everything in between.

“I can’t believe that idiot didn’t reposition his gill net before the lunar high tide,” I think to myself as I watch Alone from my bed with a glass of tequila. “What a loser.”

The History Channel show pits contestants against the wilderness with no help, no contact with the outside world, and 10 survival items to keep them alive. It got me thinking about how I’d fare on the show—probably not very well, but the show brings up a lot of things I would have never considered. One common theme is the importance of bringing the right tools––with a list of only 10 items, every choice counts.

I don’t plan on executing my contact-with-a-mountain-lion plan (soil myself, regroup, and come up with a new plan) anytime soon, but the gear below would definitely make life in the wild less deadly. Right now, there are lots of deals to be had, so stock up on this stuff while the getting is good. That way, you’ll be prepared to survive your next weekend camping trip like a boss. 

These prices were valid at press time, but prices can change and deals do expire.

Mossy Oak Survival Set

Civivi Odium

Motorola T600 Talkabout

Camping / Tactical / Outdoors

Early Prime Day & Father’s Day Sales

Automotive

Moto

Tools / Garage Gear

Toys

Gaming / Simulation

Fitness / Health

TV / Streaming / Entertainment

Wearable Tech / Personal Audio

Power / Charging

Apparel

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Scott Murdock is a Task & Purpose commerce writer and Marine Corps veteran. Since 2020, he’s selflessly committed himself to experiencing the best gear, gadgets, stories, and alcoholic beverages in the service of you, the reader.