18 Must-Have Survival Tools to Stockpile Before Anyone Else Does

When disaster strikes, the tools you need most are often the simple ones sitting quietly in a garage—not expensive emergency kits filled with items you may never use. In this video, we count down 18 must-have survival tools that can help you stay prepared when the power goes out, storms hit, or essential services become unavailable. From manual can openers, sharpening stones, headlamps, gloves, and paracord to shovels, hand saws, hammers, locking pliers, and pry bars, each tool has a practical purpose. At number one is a $20 gas and water shut-off wrench that could help prevent a dangerous situation from becoming a disaster. Learn which tools to stockpile now, how to store them, and why everyone in your household should know where they are.