Budget
Generic + Atwood Rope Heavy-duty PE tarp 3×4 m + Atwood 550 paracord 30 m
Reinforced grommets; genuine 7-strand paracord
≈ €25–35
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Emergency tools and repair
A multitool covers most small jobs. A few full-size tools handle repairs and shutting off gas and water. Prefer brands with long warranties.
Reviewed 19 October 2026. No sponsored placements; some links on this page are affiliate links.
1Tarp and paracord
Our addition: not on the official lists
Mid
DD Hammocks DD Tarp 3×3 + Atwood 550 paracord
Waterproof, 19 attachment points
≈ €50–60
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Premium
Hilleberg Tarp 5 + Atwood 550 paracord
Kerlon 1000, 215 × 315 cm, 320 g, very strong
≈ €195–250
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2Multitool / pocket knife
On 5 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FR, CZ, UK, ARC
Budget
Leatherman Wingman
14 tools, spring-action pliers, outside-opening blade and scissors, 25-yr warranty
≈ €70–100
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Mid
Leatherman Wave+
18 tools, outside-opening blades, replaceable wire cutters, 25-yr warranty
≈ €125–160
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Premium
Leatherman Surge
21 tools, heavy-duty pliers, large outside-opening blades, bit driver, 25-yr warranty
≈ €140–170
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3Work gloves
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: ARC
Budget
Ejendals Tegera 8846
Cut F (EN 388: 2X42F), PU palm, touchscreen fingertips
≈ €10–15
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Mid
Mechanix Wear Original
Synthetic leather, dexterous
≈ €20–25
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Premium
Portwest A674 CS Cut F13 Leather Glove
Leather palm on 13-gauge HPPE/glass-fibre liner, cut F (EN 388: 4X44F), ANSI cut A7, short contact heat up to 100 °C
≈ €13–18
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4Adjustable wrench (utility shut-off)
On 2 of 12 official emergency lists: EU, FEMA
Budget
Bahco 8071 adjustable wrench 200 mm
200 mm, 27 mm jaw
≈ €15–25
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Premium
Knipex Pliers Wrench 86 03 180
180 mm, 40 mm jaw, parallel jaws, no slipping, also a press
≈ €45–55
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5Basic hand tools
On 1 of 12 official emergency lists: NL
Budget
Stanley Claw hammer + hand saw + side cutters
Basic set
≈ €40–50 total
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Mid
Bahco + Knipex Bahco hammer & saw + Knipex diagonal cutters
Professional-grade tools
≈ €70–90 total
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Premium
Estwing + Silky + Knipex Estwing hammer, Silky folding saw, Knipex cutters
Forged one-piece hammer, Japanese saw
≈ €150+ total
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Budget
tesa extra Power Universal
Strong cloth tape
≈ €6–8
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Mid
3M Scotch Heavy Duty duct tape
Heavy-duty cloth tape
≈ €8–10
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Premium
Gorilla Gorilla Tape
Extra-thick adhesive, weatherproof
≈ €10–14
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Budget
Fiskars X-series hatchet (XS, formerly X7)
Lightweight composite handle, splitting geometry
≈ €35–50
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Premium
Gränsfors Bruk Small Forest Axe
Hand-forged head, hickory handle, 20-yr guarantee
≈ €150–200
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8Pry bar
Our addition: not on the official listsBudget
Stanley Wrecking bar 600 mm
Forged steel
≈ €15–25
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Premium
Stanley FatMax FuBar demolition bar
Multi-purpose demolition and pry tool
≈ €50–70
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9Fuel can
Our addition: not on the official listsBudget
Hünersdorff Fuel can 10–20 L
Approved plastic fuel can with spout
≈ €20–35
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Premium
Wavian 20 L steel jerry can (NATO)
Steel, NATO-pattern, leak-proof seal
≈ €60–80
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