Tuff Possum Gear’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Wazoo Gear, Cache Beanie

The Wazoo Cache Beanie is one of the warmest beanies or “watch caps” on the market. It is made from 100% fine Italian Merino wool with a soft fleece headband lining. Inside the lining is a covert pocket for stashing small pieces of emergency gear. Price $89

Check it out here: Wazoo Cache Beanie

Tuff Possum Gear, Multipurpose Sit Pad

You gotta keep your butt dry and warm when sitting out in the woods, not to mention keeping your knees off the ground when kneeling doing camp tasks. The Multipurpose Sit Pad excels at that, besides being a handy fan to fan the campfire flames and even a signal panel in an emergency. Price: $39

Check it out here: Multipurpose Sit Pad

Brynje of Norway, “Fishnet” Baselayers

You may laugh, but the use of fishnets as base layers in cold weather has a rich history with commercial fishermen, skiers, and Special Forces troops. The mesh traps thousands of pockets of air, providing insulation value, while allowing sweat vapor to pass further away from the skin. If you get soaked, the mesh reduces the surface area of saturated material touching your skin. I use and like the Super Thermo variety. Price $45-75

Check them out here: Brynje Winter Baselayers

Tuff Possum Gear, Multipurpose Survival Scarf

Originally inspired by Mors Kochanski, this is first and foremost a scarf. The dead airspace trapped between the folds of the soft, diamond rip-stop nylon, works wonders to prevent cold air movement from stealing your precious body heat from unprotected neck areas. There are many other uses such as a gathering sack and a signal panel as well. Price $49

Check it out here: Multipurpose Survival Scarf

OTTE Gear, HT Insulated Hooded Parka

If you are looking for a hardcore warm winter coat that uses top of the line materials and is fairly light, I have been really enjoying the HT Insulated Hooded Parka from OTTE Gear. It uses 200g Primaloft Gold insulation and has just the right fabrics, pockets, and features that make me happy as someone who both makes and appreciates high quality gear. Price $309

Check it out here: HT Insulated Hooded Parka

Tuff Possum Gear, Shackleton EDC Satchel

This satchel or “haversack” type pack is designed for modular organization and quick access to all your gear. The large ITW Cobra buckle closure allows for easy opening and closing and it looks badass, too! Inside is a large Velcro loop laminate panel that is laser cut in a MOLLE or PALS pattern for ultimate customization. Price: $165

Check it out here: Shackleton EDC Satchel

Alpen Design Works, WZip Range Bag:

This is the PERFECT ammo bag for the firearms enthusiast with dual compartments for multiple calibers. It would also make a fantastic travel bag, tech bag, or even a small truck tool bag for in the field repairs. The bag zips open like a clamshell so you can access each side without spilling the contents. Price $125

Check it out here: WZip Range Bag

Tuff Possum Gear, Bushcraft Belt Pouch

Our EDC belt pouch offers the perfect combination of durability and convenience for your everyday carry. Whether you’re out on an adventure or navigating daily life, this rugged pouch securely attaches to your belt, keeping your essentials close at hand. Price: $44

Check it out here: Bushcraft Belt Pouch

PNWBUSHCRAFT, Cedar Bucket Bag

This waxed canvas, drawstring bag is fantastic for camp cookery. The main compartment fits a camp cook pot perfectly and the bag comes in 5 different sizes to fit your camp cookset. Several pockets around the outside of the bag are prefect for stashing your accessories such as utensils, seasonings, and more. Price: $47-79

Check it out here: Cedar Bucket Bag

Tuff Possum Gear, Pocket Possibles Pouches

Tame the jungle in your pockets with this small stretchy pouch. If you have a lot of small items in your pockets, this keeps it all contained in one piece that you can pull out and select the right item from. It is also a favorite for carrying headlamps and small first aid kit items for little cuts and scrapes. Price $20-21

Check it out here: Pocket Possibles Pouch

Nature Reliance School, Shamanese Companion Fixed Blade Knife

If you are looking for a solid fixed blade knife for yourself or to give as a gift, look no further than this blade right here. With a 5″ blade and scandi grind, these will get some serious work done in the woods, but are compact enough for everyday carry. There are two versions, the “Bushcraft” and the “Tactical” Companion. The latter, with AEBL stainless steel and textured scales is everything I want in a knife and I am looking forward to receive mine. Price: $270-324

Check it out here: Shemanese Companion Knife

Tuff Possum Gear, 3B Multitool Beard Comb

Beard Comb? Bottle Opener? Bowdrill Bearing Block? Yup, the 3B Multitool is all of those things! It’s the multitool for the man who likes to be prepared no matter what nature throws at him, yet still likes to have a good time! You can even string it up with thin tube style slingshot bands for “pickle fork” style slingshot plinking. Price: $55

Check it out here: 3B Multitool

L.T. Wright Knives, Wild Harvest Meat Slicing Knife

If you or someone in your life is into smoking and grilling meats, THIS is the knife to get them for Christmas! The razor sharp blade is designed in collaboration with a professional chef for optimal cutting. AEB-L stainless steel means the perfect balance of edge retention and ease of sharpening. The burlap Micarta handle scales and brass pins are classy and that handle shape feels good in the hand. Price: $277

Check it out here: LTWK Meat Slicing Knife

Brautigam Expedition Works, Titanium Pack Shovel

This is possibly the most badass shovel you have ever seen. Unlike every other Titanium camping gear company out there that are mere Chinese imports, BEW products like this shovel are proudly USA Made in a small shop in Minnesota. Pete Brautigam is a master of his craft and he painstakingly welds these from several high-strength Titanium alloys. The sharpened edge allows for light chopping and it is VERY light for easy packing. Price: $165-$172

Check it out here: Titanium Pack Shovel

Cana Provisions, H2Go Water Treatment Device

This is a different kind of tool that I have been playing around with recently and am very impressed with. This device takes a little bit of table salt mixed in water and uses electricity to turn it into chlorine disinfectant to treat unsafe water. It’s is surprisingly easy to use and an integral part of my family water security plan for a grid-down disaster situation. Cana also just released a handy Water Data Card’s other H2Go uses like creating first aid disinfectants. Price $122 (+ $12 for the card)

Check it out here: Cana Provisions H2GO and Other Applications Data Card

Bushcraft Coffee Company, Single Serve Coffee Packs

Bushcraft Coffee Company’s Campfire Blend is a smooth medium roast that I really enjoy. When they announced that they were going to put it in a single serve package, in the form of a large steeping “teabag”, I was stoked! These are incredibly convenient for fresh coffee when on the trail or on the go. Price: $12 for a 5-pack

Check it out here: Single Serve Bushcraft Coffee Packs

LMNT, Canned Sparkling Electrolyte Drink

A lot of folks really like the LMNT electrolyte packets, but more recently they have launched the same clean recipe in a canned sparkling drink with some ridiculously delicious flavors. If you want a clean, healthy electrolyte beverage this is my recommendation. We took a cooler of these to Nature Reliance School’s Tactical Mantracking class in August and it was a hit with EVERYONE! “Black Cherry Lime” and “Grapefruit” are the best flavors! Price: $72 for a 32 count

Check them out here: LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Drinks

Swartz Foods, Freeze Dried Cheesecake Bites

When we have set up the Tuff Possum Gear booth at various outdoors campouts and gatherings that Swartz Foods has also been set up at, I noticed that the thing they always sell out of first is the Freeze Dried Cheesecake Bites. And for good reason! These are tasty as all get out! Price $7

Check them out here: Freeze Dried Cheesecake Bites

Swartz Foods, Freeze Dried Tuscan Lasagna with Alfredo

This is my all time favorite freeze dried backpacking meal that I have ever eaten! It is an alfredo pasta with artichokes, spinach, kale, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, and fontina cheeses. Cheesy and delicious! It doesn’t have any meat, so my recommendation is to pair it with a stick of your favorite salami. Price $8

Check it out here: Freeze Dried Tuscan Lasagna

Tuff Possum Gear, Ultimate Titanium Backpacker’s Spoon

Proudly MADE IN THE USA by Brautigam Expedition Works, the ONLY company we are aware of making titanium backpacker’s spoons here in the states! What makes them the “Ultimate”? These spoons have longer handles than even the “long handle spoon” of other brands, so you can reach those far corners of your backpacker meal bags without mess. And they have a fully polished/brushed finish for easier cleaning! Price: $22

Check it out here: Titanium Backpacker’s Spoon

Nature Reliance School, 3-in-1 Tracking Card

I am a huge fan of the flammable FireCard’s from our friends at Wazoo Gear, so I was stoked when my friend Craig Caudill released a custom version that add’s the functionality of being a track photography scale and a map ruler/scale for land navigation! This combined two cards that I carry in my wallet into one. Price $10 for a 3-pack

Check it out here: NRS 3-in-1 Tracking Card

Tuff Possum Gear, Lockpicking Starter Set

This is a basic starter set of high quality, full size lockpicks and tension wrenches to get you well on your way to learning the art of lock picking or simply developing your existing skillset. Perfect for gifting, it contains everything you need to get started besides a lock to pick! Price: $24 (Btw, we are running a sale HERE on snazzy leather cases that would fit this set perfectly!)

Check it out here: Lockpicking Starter Set

X-SHEAR, Mini Trauma Shear

My long time friends over at X-SHEAR just released a sweet Mini version of their heavy-duty, premium trauma shears and I am excited about this for its packability and weight savings in my pack! X-SHEAR’s trauma shears will cut through layers upon layers of tough materials that cheap disposable shears balk at. I ordered a half dozen of these myself before promoting them, in case they sold out, haha! Price: $29

Check it out here: X-SHEAR Mini Trauma Shear

Sagewood Gear, Pocket Knife Sharpening Strop

This compact, canvas Micarta backed leather strop is loaded with green stropping compound. Light and portable. Perfect to slip in a pocket, chest rig, belt pouch, or possibles pouch to keep your blades razor sharp in the field. These are available from Tuff Possum Gear. Price $22

Check it out here: Pocket Sharpening Strop

Crystal Creek Gear, GoReel Hand Reel Fishing Kit

Embark on a hassle-free fishing journey anytime, anywhere with the GoReel rodless hand reel fishing kit by Crystal Creek Gear. This kit is all self contained with hand reel and compartments in the case for bobbers, lures, plastic bait, hooks, and sinkers. These are a lot of fun!

The new GoReel 2.0 with several feature and color improvements is now available on the Crystal Creek Gear store!
Check it out here: GoReel 2.0 Kit

If you want to save some coin, we have a few of the first version on clearance in the Tuff Possum Gear store.
Check it out here: GoReel Original Kit