$10 or less

A kit is finished in small steps, and the last steps are usually the cheap ones. This collection holds the low cost essentials that fill the gaps: keychain lights, whistles, paracord, body warmers, pouches, and small tools that cost less than a sandwich but earn their place in a bag. They are also the easiest way to build a second kit for the car, the office, or a grown child’s apartment without stretching the budget. Rather than buying one big kit twice, start with a solid base and add the pieces you are missing from here. Small gear goes missing, so buy the spare before you need it. Everything here fits a standard pouch or a coat pocket. Browse the collection below and finish the kit you already started.