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Wazoo Essentials Kit – 15-Tool Survival & EDC Kit

Name: Wazoo Essentials Kit – 15-Tool Survival & EDC Kit
Brand: Wazoo Survival Gear
SKU: WAZEEK
Price: 54.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£54.99

15 Essential Tools for Everyday Carry and Outdoor Preparedness

The Wazoo Essentials Kit brings together 15 carefully selected tool categories for everyday repairs, outdoor adventures and unexpected emergencies. From lighting a fire and purifying water to repairing equipment and carrying emergency fishing supplies, it provides practical capability in a compact, lightweight package.

Designed to be carried in a pocket, pack or distributed throughout Wazoo Cache Wear, the kit includes specialist components chosen for their quality and packability. The individual tools can be stored in a Cache Belt, Cache Cap or Patch Cache Cap, leaving room to customise your everyday carry.

Includes: Fire-starting equipment, water purification supplies, fishing gear, cordage, signalling and repair materials.

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Wazoo Essentials Kit – 15 Essential Tools for Everyday Carry

The Wazoo Essentials Kit is a compact collection of 15 carefully selected tool categories designed to help you deal with everyday repairs, outdoor challenges and unexpected emergencies. Combining fire-starting equipment, water purification supplies, fishing gear, cordage, signalling and repair materials, it provides practical capability without the bulk of a conventional survival kit.

Each component has been selected for its quality, usefulness and compact size. The kit can be carried in a pack or pocket, or the individual tools can be distributed throughout Wazoo Cache Wear to create a discreet, customised everyday carry system.

Whether you are preparing for a day in the hills, building an emergency kit or looking for a practical way to carry essential tools, the Essentials Kit provides a versatile foundation that can be adapted to your needs.

Why Choose the Wazoo Essentials Kit?

15 practical tool categories: Equipment for fire lighting, water treatment, fishing, signalling and repairs.
Compact and lightweight: Designed to provide useful capability while taking up minimal space.
Compatible with Wazoo Cache Wear: Distribute the individual components throughout a Cache Belt, Cache Cap or Patch Cache Cap.
Customisable and refillable: Replace consumables and adapt the contents to suit your activities and personal requirements.
Useful for everyday carry and outdoor preparedness: A practical supplementary kit for hiking, camping, bushcraft and emergency planning.

What Can the Essentials Kit Help You Do?

The kit brings together a range of small tools that can be useful when plans change or equipment fails. The fire-starting components provide a means of producing sparks and tinder for emergency fire lighting. The water container and purification tablets offer a compact option for carrying and treating water when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

The fishing supplies provide basic emergency fishing capability, while the Technora cord, duct tape, safety pins, needle, Ranger Bands and zip ties can assist with temporary repairs, securing equipment and improvising solutions. The micro whistle provides a simple means of attracting attention when required.

The Essentials Kit is intended as a supplementary collection of tools rather than a complete survival system. Its effectiveness depends on the user's knowledge, the conditions and the availability of other appropriate equipment.

What's Included?

The kit contains 15 tool categories, with specialist components selected for their compact size and practical performance. The specifications below describe the components supplied with this kit.

Fire Lighting

Ferro rod: ¼in (6.35mm) diameter × 1½in (38.1mm) long, with a ⅛in (3.2mm) lanyard hole. Ferrocerium shavings burn at approximately 5,500°F (3,000°C).
Ceramic striker: White zirconia ceramic that will not dull or corrode.
2 × Fire Plug tinder pieces: Orange tinder with a burn time of more than six minutes. Each plug can be used to light multiple fires.

Water

1L water container: Food-safe plastic, heat resistant to 400°F (approximately 204°C). Made in the USA.
2 × Katadyn® Micropur MP1 purification tablets: EPA-registered tablets, with a manufacturer's dosage of one tablet per 1L of water. Always follow the supplied instructions for treatment time and appropriate use.

Fishing

3 × Eagle Claw fishing hooks: Model 084, size 8, steel. Made in the USA.
3 × reusable split-shot weights: Size 3/0.
40ft (approximately 12.2m) PowerPro braided Spectra fishing line: 50lb test, moss green. Made in the USA.

Signalling

Wazoo original-design whistle: Pealess design, rated at over 100dB, with an ultralight anodised aluminium construction.

Repair and Utility

2 × brass safety pins: Size 00, ¾in (approximately 19mm) long.
Sharps-style needle: Size 7, pre-magnetised.
25ft (approximately 7.6m) Technora cordage: 400lb (approximately 181kg) breaking strength, black. Made in the USA.
2 × Ranger Bands: EPDM rubber, non-latex and flammable. Located on the water kit. Made in the USA.
2 × zip ties: 5½in (approximately 140mm) long, 40lb (approximately 18kg) breaking strength, fluorescent orange. Made in the USA.
Gorilla Tape: 1in (25.4mm) wide × 24in (approximately 61cm) long, black.

Designed for Wazoo Cache Wear

One of the principal advantages of the Essentials Kit is its compatibility with Wazoo's Cache Wear range. The individual components can be distributed between the concealed storage compartments of a Cache Belt, Cache Cap or Patch Cache Cap, allowing you to carry useful tools without relying on a bulky pouch.

You can customise the arrangement to suit your activities. Carry the fire-starting and repair components for everyday use, add the water and fishing supplies for outdoor trips, or combine the kit with other equipment to create a more comprehensive preparedness system.

Please note: Cache Belts, Cache Caps and Patch Cache Caps are sold separately.

Essentials Kit or Adventure Kit?

The Essentials Kit is an excellent starting point for customers who want a compact selection of practical tools for everyday carry and outdoor preparedness. It contains 15 tool categories covering the core functions of fire lighting, water treatment, fishing, signalling and repairs.

For customers who want a more comprehensive selection, the Wazoo Adventure Kit contains 23 tool categories and adds further capabilities for outdoor and emergency use. Both kits can be customised and refilled, making it possible to build a carry system around your own requirements.

Explore the Wazoo Adventure Kit and the wider Cache Wear range at Wilderness 1-2-1 to find the combination that best suits your activities.

Who Is It Suitable For?

Hikers and campers looking for compact supplementary equipment.
Bushcraft enthusiasts who want a small selection of practical tools.
Everyday-carry users building a discreet, customised kit.
Customers preparing emergency bags or vehicle kits.
Anyone looking for a practical gift for an outdoor enthusiast.

Important Information

Use all components responsibly and in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's instructions. Fire-starting equipment should only be used where it is safe and lawful to do so. Water purification tablets must be used according to their instructions and are not suitable for every water source or contaminant. Sharp components and small parts should be kept away from children.

The stated breaking strengths of the cordage and zip ties are component specifications and do not indicate suitability for climbing, lifting, rescue or other life-safety applications.