Contestant gear research
The Alone gear database
Browse the exact models documented in contestant selections, compare the categories that show up most often, and check the rules that shape each 10-item list.
Find gear by job
Showing 32 categories
Axe
11 verified models
Cutting ToolsMost commonly pickedHatchet
1 verified model
Cutting ToolsShow rules
Saw
10 verified models
Cutting ToolsMost commonly pickedShow rules
Machete
1 documented option
Cutting Tools
Adze
1 documented option
Cutting Tools
Pocket Knife
1 documented option
Cutting ToolsOccasionally pickedShow rules
Hunting Knife
10 verified models
Cutting ToolsOccasionally pickedShow rules
Tarp
1 verified model
Shelter & CordageOccasionally pickedShow rules
Paracord
4 verified models
Shelter & CordageCommonly pickedShow rulesBivy Bag
1 verified model
Shelter & CordageRarely picked
Ferro Rod / Flint
3 verified models
Fire StartingMost commonly pickedShow rules
Fishing Line & Hooks (Fishing Kit)
1 verified model
Food GatheringMost commonly pickedShow rules
Primitive Bow & Arrows
5 verified models
Food GatheringOccasionally pickedShow rules
Gill Net
1 verified model
Food GatheringOccasionally pickedShow rules
Slingshot
1 verified model
Food GatheringRarely picked
Trapping/Snare Wire
1 verified model
Food GatheringCommonly pickedShow rules
Cooking Pot
6 verified models
CookingMost commonly pickedShow rules
Frying Pan
1 documented option
Cooking
Canteen / Water Bottle
2 verified models
CookingRarely picked
Bear Canister
1 documented option
CookingShow rules
Emergency Rations
1 documented option
CookingFamously skippedShow rules
Sleeping Bag
4 verified models
SleepingMost commonly pickedShow rules
Soap
1 documented option
Clothing & Personal GearOccasionally picked
Dental Floss
1 documented option
Clothing & Personal Gear
Towel
1 documented option
Clothing & Personal Gear
Razor
1 documented option
Clothing & Personal Gear
Multi-Tool
10 verified models
Other Selectable ItemsCommonly picked
Sharpening Stone
2 verified models
Other Selectable ItemsRarely picked
Duct Tape
1 documented option
Other Selectable Items
Shovel
1 verified model
Other Selectable ItemsRarely picked
Carabiner
1 documented option
Other Selectable Items
Flashlight
1 documented option
Other Selectable ItemsShow rulesRelated guides
- Categories
- 32
- Verified models
- 75
- Verified categories
- 19
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