It matters not where you plan to bug out or spend time in the woods, survival to many means it's vital you have an excellent skill set and tools that'll be useful when you must complete a variety of tasks.

Owning a variety of tools is ideal, but if you're bugging out in the wilderness after the collapse it's very likely that you'll only have room in your survival kit for a few vital tools and that's it.

One tool that should never be forgotten is a reliable and sharp knife. You've probably already heard time and time again just how important a quality knife is while you're out in the wilderness.

Beyond owning a reliable knife, however, it's also important to think about the environment you'll be in. Where you will be bugging out will influence what tools you deem the most important. For example what you will need in Ohio will be very different than what you will need in New York.

After the break, find out on the video what one survivalist suggests every prepper should include in their arsenal. When SHTF these five tools could help you stay alive, hunt, and help you accomplish a variety of vital tasks.

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