And just like that, an insane, unpredictable, and devastating 2024 is just about to be in the books. But the one ounce of joy we should be able to extract from every year is Christmas. Of course, some of us, like me, prefer Halloween, but this year was scary enough without the ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. We’ve had plenty of those walking the planet for real. So even Gothy folks like me are looking forward to a little Christmas cheer. And that leads to the inevitable question: what do Preppers want for the coming holidays? What could you gift the prepper in your life, and what can you put in your stocking that will be useful for what promises to be an even Wilder 2025?
Finding the perfect gift for the preppers in your life can be both exciting and rewarding. Looking to surprise a seasoned survivalist, introduce someone to the art of prepping, or gift yourself something for your bug-out bag? My gift guide offers a wealth of options. From practical survival gifts to innovative self-sufficiency items, this guide covers everything, whether you’re shopping for single women, single moms, or even the budding kid preppers. My recommendations are designed to bolster emergency preparedness while sparking a passion for prepping, while ensuring your loved ones are prepared for whatever 2025 may bring,
Must-Have Prepper Gifts
Essential Emergency Preparedness Kits
A well-equipped emergency preparedness kit is essential when considering Christmas gifts for preppers. These kits are designed to cover the basics, providing crucial tools and supplies for unexpected situations. These essentials ensure recipients are prepared for any scenario, from natural disasters to power outages.
Kits offer extra peace of mind and security for single women or moms. A smaller, age-appropriate version can be educational and empowering for younger individuals or kid preppers. Consider gifting a comprehensive kit that can be easily stored at home or in a car, making it a practical and thoughtful choice for prepper Xmas 2025.
A great and practical gift would be a Jase Case. Jase provides medically approved medicines, such as antibiotics, that you can have on hand in emergencies. You can build your own Jase Case or get one of their prepared cases. Click my link to check them out and be protected against shortages and inclement weather that could keep you from getting the medicines you and your family need!
I started this website and podcast in early June and provided a free prepper checklist advising what you should have on hand. If you’ve been listening to me over the last six months but don’t have your checklist yet, go here to get my checklist for FREE for a limited time.
I did a podcast, “THE Prepper Christmas Shopping List – What to Ask For & What to Give!” this past Sunday, December 8th, so take a listen for some info and perspective that may not be included here.
Top Survival Gifts for 2025
Survival tools that enhance self-sufficiency are invaluable prepper gifts.
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Solar-powered chargers ensure that devices remain operational even when off the grid.
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Portable water filters are essential for converting unsafe water into something drinkable during emergencies.
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Compact cooking gear, such as foldable stoves, can prepare meals in any location.
Self-Sufficiency Gifts for Urban Living
Urban preppers often seek gifts that enable sustainable living within city limits.
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Indoor gardening kits. Soooo many to choose from!
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Compact solar panels. Great if they have solar-powered anything.
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Indoor gardening kits enable city dwellers to grow fresh herbs and vegetables, promoting food independence.
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Energy-efficient gadgets like LED lanterns or rechargeable batteries help reduce reliance on traditional power grids.
These gifts are particularly suitable for those in small homes or apartments who wish to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives without occupying much space. They’re also an excellent introduction for kid preppers to understand resourcefulness and eco-friendly living.
By selecting self-sufficiency gifts tailored for urban living, you can help friends and family foster a more sustainable, prepared lifestyle as they face the challenges of 2025 regardless of their living space.
Gifts by Size & Budget
If you’re concerned about budget, here is how you can gauge price ranges for the gifts you have in mind:
If you’re starting small, I first suggest looking at the checklist. Most of those items are essential but small, and you can get a few different items, like small flashlights or power banks, as stocking stuffers. A NOAA Emergency radio would be an excellent gift! I personally own this one.
Mid-sized items can be:
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A power station. These can power a few electronics and even a small TV or fridge.
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A propane heater. Always a great gift, especially for someone who lives in a colder climate or where the electricity can be a bit sketch.
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A camp stove. Great for the outdoors and when the power goes out.
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A few small propane tanks power the propane heaters and camp stoves.
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A portable battery jumper or tire inflator.
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Membership to AAA
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A larger car emergency bundle that includes tools.
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Freeze-dried food in packets or buckets.
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A food preservation item like a food dehydrator or one of those food-saving machines where you can vacuum seal items.
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A year’s membership to one of those bulk stores so they can stock up on canned and paper goods.
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Walkie-talkies.
Some bigger-ticket items would be:
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A generator. A gas-powered one or some of the newer power units can power a home like a gas-powered one. They are charged via a wall plug and store the power until needed. Some can be daisy-chained and charged by solar.
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A ham radio setup. Great for communication when there is no cell service or internet.
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A firearm and lessons to go with it.
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A self-defense class or sport membership (if they have expressed an interest in it).
Some gifts can be scaled according to budget, such as gardening, where the gift ideas are almost endless. They range from vertical gardening systems for small apartments to planting beds. Rain catchment systems can range wildly too. These can be as simple as hanging chains that look and sound like wind chimes and direct the water into rain barrels to an underground system using water tanks.
I hope you found these gift ideas useful, whether for yourself or the prepper in your life. If you’re not prepping now while shopping, you may be inspired to get more involved. I encourage you to do it, and I welcome you to contact me with any questions.
Enjoy your Holidays, whatever you celebrate!
