best survival tools?

[soos_]

Hello all I am new here and still new to prepping. I am looking for opinions on what the best mini shovel and ax kit is. And where to find them. Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[psalm 7]

I use mostly Military surplus .

 

[getnready]

Cheaperthandirt.com
excellant source for stuff like that.
Not sure whats available near you, but garage/yard sales, military surplus stores and Goodwill are worth looking at for items.

Good luck

 

[soos_]

I guess more specifically I was wanting opinions on brands.

 

[Roninsensei]

Cold steel for both.
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/92SFS/SPECIAL_FORCES_SHOVEL_W_SHEATH.aspx

http://www.coldsteel.com/Category/7_1/Tomahawks.aspx

Also check out fun-time engineering's Z-tool. It's awesome.

http://www.fun-time-engineering.com/zombie-products/

 

[Gazrok]

I'm assuming this is for a BOB? I've always wondered about the shovel. I mean, I have one in mine too, but other than digging out a firepit or latrine, not so sure what else I'd do with it.

 

[Roninsensei]

The Z-tool is a shovel, axe and saw with a hollow handle. Its also damn tough.

 

[soos_]

I will probably try out the cold steel shovel. I will let you all know what I think of it. Thanks again fir your help.

 

[Gazrok]

The Z-tool is a shovel, axe and saw with a hollow handle. Its also damn tough.

Mine is similar, hollow handle, also a saw and a knife (vs. saw and an axe). Though I got it at WalMart, it has proven to be pretty damn tough. I'd have to check for brand though. Very solid and well made.