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Like the men and women who carry our gear, Gerber is Unstoppable. Decades of innovation and dedication have put us here. Renowned as a master of knives and tools, Gerber's problem-solving, life-saving products are designed with the unique needs of specific activities in mind. Today that includes much more than a blade.

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The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Ultimate Kit is a 15-piece survival kit built for hostile environments. It fits in your pack and has everything you need--including Gerber's miniature multi-tool, a fire starter, a survival blanket, and a wire cutter--to survive even in the toughest spots.

Bear Grylls and Gerber Team Up
The Ultimate Kit is part of the Gerber Bear Grylls Survival Series of gear. This collaboration brings together Gerber's 70+ years of knife and gear expertise with Bear Grylls' extensive outdoor survival and adventure experience to create a one-of-a-kind line of knives, tools, and gear.

From spending time in the British SAS, to scaling Mount Everest, Bear knows what it takes to be a survivor in extreme situations and multiple environments. Now he brings that knowledge to the creation of a range of items that help you make the most of your outdoor adventures.

Heavy-Duty Survival Kit for the Toughest Spots
Ideal for hard-core outdoor adventurers, the Ultimate Kit has everything you need to stay safe and alive until you can be rescued or rescue yourself.

The 15-piece kit includes the Gerber miniature multi-tool, which offers stainless steel, weather-resistant components including needle nose pliers, wire cutters, fine edge and serrated knives, a Phillips screwdriver, small and medium flat drivers, a lanyard ring, a bottle opener, and tweezers. This tool's rugged construction and external components make it a reliable multi-tasker, even in the harshest environments.

Rugged, Ready-to-Go Tools and Accessories
In addition to the multi-tool, the Ultimate Kit comes with a lightweight ripstop nylon bag with a waterproof zipper for weather-resistant storage and an array of tools and accessories, including a miniature light, a hand saw, a signaling mirror, a survival blanket, a fire starter, waterproof matches, cotton ball fire tinder, a snare wire, an emergency cord, waxed thread, a fishing kit, and a sewing kit.

Includes Survival Guide and SOS Instructions
For added peace of mind and a higher level of preparedness, this kit comes with land to air rescue and SOS instructions. It also includes Bear Grylls' informative Priorities of Survival pocket guide, loaded with survival basics.

What's in the Box
Nylon pouch, multi-tool, miniature light, hand saw, signaling mirror, survival blanket, fire starter, waterproof matches, cotton ball fire tinder, snare wire, emergency cord, waxed thread, fishing kit, sewing kit, pocket survival guide, and rescue instructions.

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Technical Details

Manufacturer

‎Gerber

Part Number

‎120259

Item Weight

‎11.2 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎14 x 6 x 1.77 inches

Item model number

‎SS-SMS-120259

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Color

‎Black

Material

‎other

Power Source

‎AC/DC

Item Package Quantity

‎1

Number Of Pieces

‎5

Included Components

‎1560 tool-knife-sets

Batteries Included?

‎Yes

Batteries Required?

‎Yes

Warranty Description

‎Lifetime Warranty

Additional Information

ASIN

B004DSXC7I

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4.4 443 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

November 25, 2010

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Customers like the quality, size and versatility of the survival kit. For example, they mention it's a great base survival kit and fits very easily in a glove compartment or the wheel well where you store your spare tire. That said, they appreciate the waterproofness. Opinions are mixed on tools and value.

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135 customers mention113 positive22 negative

Customers like the quality of the survival kit. They mention that the tool quality is much better than most, and the kit is complete. Some say that the quality looks good, and is a solid product.

"...This kit is awesome and is definitely worth the money, however, don't leave it in your car when going out into the wilderness with your boyfriend to..." Read more

"...doubt he is wearing his own brand, anyways I believe it is a great base survival kit to add on too!..." Read more

"...Together, they work very much in tandem! This item goes on sale every couple of months or so. Even then it's only a couple of $$ less!..." Read more

"...The tools contained are great and perfect for any survival situation...." Read more

50 customers mention40 positive10 negative

Customers like the size of the survival kit. They say it's compact, and fits easily into a glove compartment or the wheel well where you store your spare tire. Some say the bag is hefty, and has everything they need.

"...I have one of these in both my daily drivers, light weight with everything I've every needed to this point and then some for peace of..." Read more

"...with a Pico flashlight because it's LED and still small and compact...." Read more

"This pack is incredibly small and light weight. It won't take up much room in your pack, nor will it weigh you down...." Read more

"...It will fit very easily in a glove compartment or the wheel well where you store your spare tire...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the kit versatile and ideal for camping, hiking, and quick hikes. They also say it motivates more outdoor activities and provides some protection from the elements.

"...Now onto the review.... A few things I like about this kit is the fire starter, mini multi tool, signal mirror, fishing and sewing kit, waterproof..." Read more

"...The signal mirror, the slim whistle, the mylar blanket and fire starter are good." Read more

"...very easy to see what you want and very accessible, offering some protection from the elements.. I like Gerber products and this one doesn't..." Read more

"...fire-starter, safety whistle, hand saw, fishing line, signal mirror, and knife just to name a few of the potential life saving tools that you have..." Read more

10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

Customers like the waterproofness of the tool. They mention that it's water resistant, the packaging is extremely waterproof, and the matches work after dropping the whole pouch in the water.

"...Waterproof matches: 8 in total with striking board. Completely sealed which is good...." Read more

"...starter, mini multi tool, signal mirror, fishing and sewing kit, waterproof matches...." Read more

"...it does tout it self as a survival kit and it does say that it’s water resistant or waterproof. I can tell you that it falls short in several ways...." Read more

"...The inner bag is also waterproof and pretty good.Some things that could be better are...The signal mirror could be a little bigger...." Read more

72 customers mention49 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the tools. Some mention it's the best product for the price, one of the best survival kits for the money, and a great buy. Others say it'll be a bit expensive for what you get.

"...This kit is awesome and is definitely worth the money, however, don't leave it in your car when going out into the wilderness with your boyfriend to..." Read more

"...kits on the market for some time I decided this was the best product for the price!..." Read more

"...Mini light: Terrible. It worked for less than one second when I switched it on and does not work anymore...." Read more

"This kit has a little bit of everything, and at a decent price...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the tools. Some find the kit excellent with a variety of tools all in one small pouch. They say the tools are great and perfect for any survival situation. However, others say the mini tools are very tiny and the sewing kit is unnecessary.

"...A few things I like about this kit is the fire starter, mini multi tool, signal mirror, fishing and sewing kit, waterproof matches...." Read more

"...The tools on it are very, very tiny. I would suggest the Leatherman Style CS. Much better. [...]..." Read more

"...The tools contained are great and perfect for any survival situation...." Read more

"An excellent kit with a variety of tools all in one small pouch. I have it for use in my go bag." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the snare wire in the survival kit. They mention that the hooks are bent badly, the ring isn't big enough for anything larger than a frog, and the wire is barely longer than the average hands length. They also say that the waxed thread and the tying thread are useless and that nothing large could be caught on them without breaking.

"...The snare wire is barely longer than the average hands length...." Read more

"...I also found it odd there was no compass and they give u very little wire for snares...." Read more

"...The waxed thread and the snare wire are totally useless,instead could include pills to purify water and some electrolyte pills...." Read more

"...The liters seems o.k. The hooks were a little flimsy, nothing large could be caught on them without breaking...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are disappointed that the survival kit does not include a compass.

"I agree with the reviewer that this kit is sorely missing a compass...." Read more

"...I also found it odd there was no compass and they give u very little wire for snares...." Read more

"...One was missing a basic piece, For some reason both packages were open. Mine wasnt missing anything hers was...." Read more

"...Maybe to read a map at night, but the kit doesnt come with a compass so you wont know which direction to go, also I dont know why the kit included a..." Read more

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Kristyn Lynn Prisk

Don't Forget This in Your Car!

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015

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I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend's birthday. It arrived quickly and was packed up all nicely. The kit is exceptional, although it is difficult to start a fire with the fire-starter, but that might just be because I'm inept at striking metal against metal. This kit is awesome and is definitely worth the money, however, don't leave it in your car when going out into the wilderness with your boyfriend to go mushroom hunting. He was over the moon impressed with this gift and spent hours looking at each part individually, and promptly left it in the glove box of his car right before we got completely lost in the woods for hours. This is doubly embarrassing because we were both raised in these woods, as well....and then it started to rain....hard. I will tell you one thing, though, while we were stumbling around in the woods, proclaiming how we were going to die, and tripping over hidden logs on the ground, and getting soaked all the way down to our underwear, we kept thinking of things in the kit that we could have used. Trust me, a kit like this is essential if you plan on going on a hike and have a short attention span.

Good luck all!

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Ryan P. Elliott

Best Kit on the Market for the Price Hands Down!!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2011

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After looking at other survival kits on the market for some time I decided this was the best product for the price! The affordibility in comparison to other simular kits is the reason for the bumping this product up from 4 to 5 stars! I agree with the gentleman below that you can make your own kit, for a little cheaper but that being said im sure he can make his own cloths too with a needle and thread much cheaper as well.. But doubt he is wearing his own brand, anyways I believe it is a great base survival kit to add on too! I actually am in the process of making several more using this as a base which includes, glowsticks, compass, signal mirrors, professional 5ft 3/16' in snares, stormproof matches, nylon cord, led lights, multi tools, compact waterfilter, water purifying tablets, emergancy blankets, etc. And last but not least fishing basics.. Where im from hyperthermia is the least of our worries.. And yes I have caught fish, crabs, crawlfish, on several occasions with just fishing line and a hook tied to a short stick when i was younger. best lure for a kit would simply be a silver or gold spoon! Enjoy your kit!

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Scott

Great for quick hikes and vehicles :)

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020

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Got a second one of theses kits, first one was a birthday gift and still used. Love these little kits for light quick day hiking with my dog :) I have one of these in both my daily drivers, light weight with everything I've every needed to this point and then some for peace of mind :)
Actually used it with part of my NFPA search and rescue technician coarse this year February 2020 in Alabama, came in very handy for its space and weight :)

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2012

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I have one of Bear's knives and it seems to be of a decent quality, but this little package has me concerned for a number of reasons. I will comment on each of the contents. I don't mean to be critical, but there are better alternatives.

Stuff sack with whistle: This is actually quite nice. Decent nylon construction and signal instructions on the back. A small (loud) whistle is on the zipper pull.

Inner "watertight" pouch. Nice concept, poor quality. The plastic on this is brittle and mine actually came with a large crack in the bottom. Thankfully I have some proper waterproof pouches that are much softer and more durable.

Mini multi-tool: Gerber Clutch. This sells for about $15, but it's really difficult to open and use. I like the spring loaded pliers, but the rest needs to be worked-in with oil. The tools on it are very, very tiny. I would suggest the Leatherman Style CS. Much better. [...]

Gerber Fire Starter: Appears to be sound. Once the black coating is off, it performs like the rest.

Paracord: 5 ft. Not enough. If you can afford the weight in your pack, bring 25-50 ft. This will cost about 3 oz, but worth it.

Whistle: Fine, but emergency only. The end does not stay on because you can reverse it for a different sound. Could be very easy to lose making the whistle worthless.

Mini light: Terrible. It worked for less than one second when I switched it on and does not work anymore. I can't think of anything more important to have in your kit other than a knife and compass. Speaking of which, there isn't a compass.

Snare wire: About 16" of really thin copper. You would be hard pressed to catch anything more than rodents with this thickness. It seems to be about the thickness of stripped phone wire.

Emergency blanket: Same as any. Good to have, but doesn't last long.

Twine: Looks to be about a meter of twine 2-3x thicker than floss. This can be useful for very small jobs, but it's so thin.

Emergency tinder: One. 2-3 would be better in case your fire goes out.

Waterproof matches: 8 in total with striking board. Completely sealed which is good.

Emergency saw: I have not heard very good things about these in general, but it looks to be a little thicker than most.

Sewing kit: 5 colors about 12" each of thread. Two buttons, one needle and a safety pin.

Signaling mirror: Has instructions on the back. Useful.

Fishing kit: Far better than nothing. A few meters of thin line, 4 swivels, 4 hooks & 4 sinkers.

Priorities of Survival Pocket Guide: This could be useful for someone who does not know how to build shelter, find food, water or self-rescue.

In all, this little kit has a bit of everything, but it would only last a few days if you don't know how to survive otherwise. If you built your own kit separately, it would cost a little more, but you would also be able to include much higher quality items. However, in an emergency, this would be far better than nothing. However, I had expected higher quality from Gerber and Bear.

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NavyDoc

SURVIVAL

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2013

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Greetings folks,
As with all things Gerber...so goes it with it Bear Grylls! I have many items from these two collaborators! This item is no exception... This little package comes with a big amount of much needed accessories! Everything in this package is fairly "self explanatory!"
It comes packaged well, the shipping was extraordinarily fast! I have both the smaller of the two (2) as well as this one! Together, they work very much in tandem! This item goes on sale every couple of months or so. Even then it's only a couple of $$ less! Get yours today!
...You still here?..........Now get out there and buy yourself one & tell them Norseman sent you! NO, I don't receive any monetary compensation, (although I think I should) I just like to recommend their items! Thanks for taking the time to read my review! L8r...(You still here?)
Yours in FREEDOM...
Norseman

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Stef

Parfait

Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2019

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Perfect

Utente R80

Completo ma migliorabile sulla qualità degli oggetti contenuti

Reviewed in Italy on September 3, 2019

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Ottimo per tenere tutti gli oggetti a portata di mano, leggero e poco ingombrante. Personalmente ho.sostituito gran parte del contenuto con prodotti qualitativamente migliori, ma per chi vuole un kit pronto all'uso questo fa al caso suo.

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