Collection: Outdoor gear

Gearing Up for the Outdoors

What outdoor gear do I actually need?

It depends on where you are headed, but a few categories cover almost every trip: a way to carry your gear, a dependable cutting tool, light and fire, something to keep you warm, and whatever is specific to your activity. Start with those basics from our camping gear and add specialized equipment from there.

How is camping gear different from survival gear?

Camping gear is about comfort and convenience on a planned trip, think stools, lanterns, cookware, and backpacks. Survival gear is about being ready when things go wrong, fire starters, emergency blankets, signaling tools, and first aid. There is plenty of overlap, and a good kit borrows from both.

What knife should I bring outdoors?

For most people a single dependable blade covers it. A folding pocket knife is easy everyday carry, while a full-tang fixed blade handles harder use like hunting, batoning, or survival tasks. Browse fixed, folding, and tactical options in our outdoor knives.

What gear do I need for metal detecting and treasure hunting?

Beyond the detector itself, you want a sand scoop, a digging or pinpointer trowel, and a bag for your finds. Our metal detecting accessories cover beach, field, and coin hunting, and many of the same diggers cross over with gold prospecting.

Any everyday-carry essentials worth adding?

Small items you keep on you matter most when you need them. A multitool, a compact light, and a fire starter are easy wins, and PARALACE paracord laces and belts put real 550 cord on your person without taking up any space in your pack.