It’s crucial to have the right survival gear and first aid equipment when planning your next adventure, whether you’re headed abroad or to the state park. But putting together a lightweight, compact, waterproof survival kit is more an art form than a science. Knowing what to include, how to pack it efficiently and how to use it in a pinch, are often headaches for outdoor enthusiasts. Unfortunately, this means that many people aren’t adequately prepared when disaster strikes. That’s why we love VSSL.
Each VSSL kit begins with a core design: a 9-inch, military-grade aluminum cylinder that has two threaded endcaps. The aluminum end caps have rubber gaskets that ensure a waterproof seal, protecting the supplies from the elements. The top cap features an oil-filled, precision compass while the bottom boasts a 200-lumen LED light with four light modes — including an SOS function — which can be used while fitted to the cylinder or deployed alone.
VSSL kits are only two inches in diameter and weigh in at less than a pound, making them compact, easy to pack, and relatively light. VSSL Adventure kits come in four configurations, each designed for a specific use case. Whether you’re a day hiker or thru-hiker, there’s a VSSL for you.
The Camp Supplies
VSSL’s Camp Supplies configuration is a compact survival multitool offering a bevy of essential gear in a compact package. The aluminum cylinder contains eight threaded tins which house assorted survival gear. Inside you find a firestarter kit, a fishing kit, a water purification kit and several useful items including a wire saw, a sewing kit and whistle. All told, the Camp Supplies kit contains over 70 pieces of essential survival gear.
