Survival Christmas Gifts

[Turf]

Repost: Got a lot of great suggestions in the survival/preparedness forum but figued I would open it up here for everyone's benefit (as well as mine)

I was thinking about getting my family some gifts that could be helpful in a survival situation/teotwaki scenrio that would also be fun to have for camping/everyday use.

I am looking for gifts for my dad, mom, 2 sisters (both adults), brother-in-law, and under 5 year old nephew. All like guns fine and somewhat interested in survival (girls less than guys). Family has just started a small garden. Guys are pretty set on run-of-the-mill knives (nephew will be when he gets old enough, haha). I am looking for gifts that they can keep and won't use up (not really looking for ideas on ammo, food, etc)

The tentative idea right now is to get everyone eno doublenest hammocks with slapstraps (although I would have to come up with an idea for one of my sisters that already has one, I would still need something for the little guy, and it is getting a little pricey). Price range is around $50-$80 each ($300-480...wow, seems like a lot more when I add it up, haha). I am also trying to get something I can get everyone at once for their "big" gift as I don't have too much time to shop around.

I want some ideas for my family, but I think this would be a good place to list any ideas for any age range, level of interest, and price range. When you list suggestions, try to at least list a price range (if you know it) to make it easier for everyone.

[RichardR]

Oil lanterns are inexpensive, useful & decorative, we use ours all of the time for both indoor & outdoor applications.

Granted they are not as bright as propane, white gas or LED lanterns but they are great for recreational/ambiance lighting as well as for emergency lighting.

[Turf]

I have been considering getting some oil or kerosene lanterns but don't know really where to start. The Walmart ones looked a little to fragile. Any suggestions of good brands?

[RichardR]

Dietz hurricane lanterns run about $10 a pop and are better quality than your typical "super store" type cheapies, Lehman's .com has tons of cool stuff to check out if you are into survival/preparedness.

[Turf]

Thanks for the tip. I will be looking into that.

[Hotrod]

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Dietz hurricane lanterns run about $10 a pop and are better quality than your typical "super store" type cheapies, Lehman's .com has tons of cool stuff to check out if you are into survival/preparedness.
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A buddy of mine turned me on to the Dietz lanterns.. He loves them. He ordered two this week for his girlfriend .

[vontar]

my suggestion is still the same, something along the lines of a hand crank radio that can double as a cell phone charge. This is one example but there are any others. I do not own any yet but I plan to have on in the near future.

http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-Emergency-Flashlight-Certified/dp/B0071BTJPI/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1