What’s in Bear Grylls’ Survivalist ‘Dad Bag’

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Bear Grylls Utility Tool by Bear Grylls, Multitool Pocket Knife For Camping, Hiking, EDC and Survival, with Bottle & Can Opener, Pliers, Screwdriver, Sheath – Black Oxide Finish, Medium

Scissors, screwdrivers, can opener, serrated knives—something that has everything you need for an overnight hike (or an hour at the playground).

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Snacks

MirageCA child’s metabolism incinerates energy bars. Kids (and you) need snacks that sustain. Grylls likes nutsand dates. Boring? Maybe. Satisfying? Absolutely.

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First Aid Kit

Natalia Lebedinskaia“Most basic first aid kits are rubbish,” Grylls says. “Make your own and include adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes, antibacterial ointment, ibuprofen, eye drops, and tweezers.”

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NewDoar NewDoar Static Climbing Rope 10mm Accessory Cord Rope,for Arborist Tree, Mountaineering, Sailboat Rope,Dock Lines,Hauling Dragginge(Black 10mm,50FT)

Yes, rope. “There’s so much you can do with it,”he says, “from games, learning skills, climbing, river adventures, raft building, exercise….”

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Paul Kita is a Deputy Editor at Men’s Health, where he has covered food, cooking, nutrition, supplements, grooming, tech, travel, and fatherhood at the brand for more than 15 years. He is also the author of two Men’s Health cookbooks, Guy Gourmet and A Man, A Pan, A Plan, and the winner of a James Beard Award.