John’s Gear
The stuff that lives in the cabin, the truck, and the go-bag. Cheap insurance, off-grid essentials, and a few things most people only think about when it’s already too late.
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Under $20 — No Excuses Gear
Everyday Survival Basics
Small tools everyone should have. Most people don’t. Pocket-sized, cheap, and the kind of thing you only notice when you need it.
“Small tools everyone should have… but most people don’t.”
Rechargeable Keychain Flashlights (2 Pack)
EDC mini flashlight with 6 light modes. Waterproof, USB rechargeable, rides on a keychain.
Tungsten Steel Tactical Pen Set (3 Pack)
Writes like a pen. Breaks glass like a pen shouldn’t. Includes 12 ballpoint refills.
Emergency Whistle Set (6 Whistles + Paracord)
Loud aluminum whistles with lanyards and carabiners. Cheaper than a phone. Works when phones don’t.
Atomic Bear Paracord Bracelet (2 Pack)
Fire starter, loud whistle, and adjustable paracord on your wrist. Quiet insurance.
If the Grid Goes Down
Power & Charging
The grid is a convenience, not a guarantee. Solar, hand-crank, and battery backups so a storm doesn’t become a blackout.
“When the grid goes down… your phone doesn’t have to.”
BLAVOR 20,000mAh Solar Power Bank
Built-in cables, wireless charging, 20W fast charging, and a solar panel for when the wall outlets stop mattering.
Solar Hand-Crank Camping Lantern (5000mAh)
Telescopic LED lantern. USB charge, solar charge, or crank it yourself. Doubles as a phone charger.
Runningsnail Emergency Weather Radio
NOAA weather alerts, USB / solar / hand crank, flashlight, and SOS alarm. 7400mWh battery. The radio John keeps by the door.
Stay Private
Privacy & Paranoid-but-Practical
Cheap insurance against the things you’ll never see coming. Cameras, signals, skimmers, and everything else quietly watching.
“They’re not expensive… so why risk it?”
Webcam Cover Slides (6 Pack)
Ultra-thin sliding covers for laptops, phones, tablets. If the light is green, someone is watching. This is the sticker that stops them.
RFID Blocking Sleeves (Set of 12)
Color-coded card sleeves that block contactless skimmers. Costs less than a sandwich.
Military Grade Faraday Bag for Phones
Blocks 5G, Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS. Fireproof, waterproof, anti-tracking. Go dark on command.
AI Hidden Camera & Bug Detector
RF signal, WiFi, and hidden camera scanner with 4 modes. For hotel rooms, rentals, and anywhere that’s supposed to be empty.
Stuff You Hope You Never Need
Survival & Off-Grid Tools
The upgrade tier. These are the items that go into the truck, the bug-out bag, or the bottom shelf of the closet and stay there.
“Stuff you hope you never need… until you really do.”
Gas One Portable Butane Camping Stove
Auto-ignition, precise heat control, comes with a case. Hot food without the grid.
Membrane Solutions Straw Water Filter
NSF/ANSI 42, 372, and 401 certified. Turns creek water into drinking water. Small enough to forget you packed it.
EVERLIT 250-Piece Survival First Aid Kit
IFAK / EMT Molle pouch. Trauma-grade kit that covers the common emergencies and a few uncommon ones.
Heavy-Duty Mylar Emergency Blankets (10 Pack)
Gigantic 84×64 in. space blankets. Cheap bulk pack. Keep one in every vehicle.
Off-Grid Starter Pack
Cheap Off-Grid Living Gear
The everyday comfort layer. Light, water, warmth. The difference between camping and living.
“Live comfortable… even without the system.”
Solar Camping Lanterns (4 Pack)
Collapsible, USB rechargeable, solar-capable LED lanterns. Light the cabin, the tent, or the whole porch.
Collapsible Water Storage Container
BPA-free, foldable jug with a spigot. 1.3, 2.6, or 5.3 gallon options. Empty it’s nothing, full it’s everything.
Rechargeable Headlamps (3 Pack, 3000 Lumens)
4 modes, adjustable 90° focus, waterproof. Hands-free light for when the power is down and the chores aren’t.
Portable Propane Camping Heater
Self-ignition cordless radiant heater with a foldable tank holder. Heat without a furnace.
Johnspiracy Hooks
Prepared, Not Crazy
The stuff people laugh at… until they need it. Food that outlasts the panic. Fire that starts in the rain. Locks that don’t ask permission.
“Call it overkill… until it isn’t.”
Chuck Norris Emergency Survival Food Bars
High-calorie lemon shortbread bars with 14 vitamins and minerals. 5-year shelf life.
Fire Starter Survival Kit (Ferro Rod + Hemp Wick)
Larger ferro rod, striker lanyard, 13.8 in. hemp cord wick. Lights a fire when your lighter won’t.
Securityman Portable Door Lock with Alarm (2 Pack)
Travel door lock with a 130 dB alarm. Hotel room insurance. No installation, no key.
Diversion Safe (Fake Green Beans Can)
Looks like a can. Is not a can. Keeps keys, cash, or anything else hidden in plain sight.