Shim Personal Survival Cards - Wallet Size Vacuum Sealed Survival Packets
Shim Cards are wallet-size personal survival kits from Superesse Straps LLC, each vacuum sealed in a waterproof 3 mil packet roughly the size of 5 stacked credit cards, approx. 3.5" x 2.25" (overall size per card packet may vary), for a wallet, EDC pouch, back pocket or glove compartment. The Card Model sets what you get: Survival has a P38, 2" ferro rod, two MSR Aquatabs, 6 strike anywhere matches, a stormproof match, tinder, size 8 and size 1 fishing hooks with line and sinkers, a sheathed razor blade, SOLAS and signal mirror tapes and safety pins; First-Aid has antibiotic ointment, 3 bandages, a 2"x2" gauze sponge, prep pads, Bloodstop hemostatic gauze, a suture/needle, a size 11 scalpel blade, aspirin, Benadryl, Pepto Bismol, a KiO3 tablet, burn gel and hydrocortisone; SERE has a TIHK handcuff key, V cutter, tungsten carbide glass-breaker bead, 5ft Kevlar saw cord, Saw Shim Tool, compass, trail markers, chem light and glow strip; Weapons Kit has 10 cotton swabs, 10 cotton patches, a Kevlar snake bore, an OST AR cleaner, gun oil and 2 pipe cleaners; EDC Hardware has a screwdriver bit, 4 box nails, 4 mini zipties, pins, 1 foot of duct tape, 3 feet of 550 paracord, epoxy, assorted hardware, bushman wire and a P38; PSK mixes first-aid, fire, water, navigation, fishing and signal items; Fire has 3 storm matches, 10 strike anywhere matches, a 15-match matchbook, a 2" ferro rod, a mini Bic lighter, assorted tinder and a fatwood pendant; Cordage (2x Pack) is two packets of approximately 25 feet of 550lb 7 strand paracord each, in assorted lengths; Loadout is 8 packets, one of each model. Full lists by card are below.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Wallet-Size Packets
Each kit is sealed in a tight card-size package that slips into a wallet or pocket.
Vacuum Sealed
The 3 mil vacuum sealed packets are waterproof.
8 Card Models
Choose Survival, First-Aid, SERE, Weapons Kit, EDC Hardware, PSK, Fire or Cordage, or the 8-packet Loadout.
Flexible Carry
Store a card in a wallet, EDC pouch, back pocket or glove compartment.
One Theme per Card
Each card is packed around one theme, from fire starting to firearm cleaning to restraint escape.
Survival
- P38 Multi-Tool — can opener, black plated1
- Tinder Wick — firestarting tinder, waterproof1
- MSR Aquatab Water Purification Tablet — 2liter treatment2
- Fire Starter Ferrocerium Rod — 2" stick1
- Razor Blade — sheathed straight edge1
- Hi-Res Reflective Surface (SOLAS) — signal and safety tape adhered to buckle1
- Reflective Signal Mirror Tape1
- Large Brass Safety Pin1
- Size 8 Fishing Hook — bronze, plain-shank1
- Size 1 Fishing Hook — bronze, plain-shank1
- Fish Weighted Sinkers
- Fishing Line — short length of monofilament
- Jute Rope
- Quick Tinder Tab — fuel soaked cotton1
- Strike Anywhere Matches — full size6
- Stormproof Match — with striker pad1
- Safety Pin — small, black1
First-Aid
- Antibiotic Ointment — Neomycin Sulfate (3.5mg)1
- Moleskin Padding — dual-layer cotton and foam, self-stick1
- Alcohol Prep Pad Kit — 70% Isopropyl Alc., antiseptic-sterile1
- Bandage — sterile, single packaged medium3
- Aspirin (NSAID) Tablet — 325mg, in original 2 pack2
- KiO3 Radiation Defense Tablet — 130mg1
- Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad1
- Bloodstop — hemostatic gauze, natural fiber cellulose1
- Sting Relief Prep Pad — ethyl alcohol and lidocaine1
- Needle — improvised suture, in-between1
- Moist Towlette — sterile1
- Gauze Sponge Pad — sterile, 8-ply, 100% ring-spun cotton, 2"x2"1
- Suture/Needle — nylon, non-absorbent, 4/0, 3/8in 17mm reverse cutting needle, 75cm blue monofilament thread, sterile packaging1
- Surgical Scalpel Blade — size 11, high carbon steel, sealed sterile foil package1
- Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCI) Tablet — 25mg2
- Pepto Bismol (Bismuth Salicylate)1
- Burn Gel — 2% lidocaine with aloe vera1
- Hydrocortisone — 1%1
SERE
- Handcuff Key w/ Clip — TIHK brand1
- V Cutter — seat belt and trauma shear1
- Micro Striker Bead Tungsten Carbide (MSB-TC) — for breaking tempered glass windows, 6.75mm x 3.25mm1
- Heavy Duty Kevlar Saw — 5ft Black Kevlar Utility Cord (K.U.C.), 600TEX, 200lb tested1
- Saw Shim Tool — Superesse designed, surgical flex steel, single side serrated saw edge1
- Thumb Tac Navigation Compass — waterproof, shock resistant, 0°-160°F, 1 gram, 11mm x 4.5mm1
- Signal Trail Markers — high-vis limb lights, 360 visibility, 100 yard line of sight
- Micro Chem-Light Stick — 2yr shelf life1
- Glow-in-the-dark Surface — adhesive backed strip1
Weapons Kit
- Cotton Swabs — wood stick, two ended10
- Cotton Patches — square 1 inch cleaning pads10
- Kevlar Snake Bore1
- Operator Survival Tool OST AR Cleaner — steel, with bottle opener, screwdriver bit slot and pry bar1
- Gun Oil — synthetic oil hybrid1
- Pipe Cleaners — 100% cotton, extra long tapered2
- Improvised Front Sight Post Adjustment Tool — steel box nail1
- Expanding Towel — pre-sealed cotton napkin1
- Moist Towlette — sterile1
EDC Hardware
- EDC Dual Screwdriver Bit — stainless steel, flat head and Philips head, key ring1
- All-Purpose Survival Paperclip1
- Shelter Box Nail — steel4
- Mini Zipties — black4
- Black Steel Plated Security Pins — heavy duty safety pin2
- Duct Tape Flat Roll — 1 foot1
- Safety Pin1
- Needle/Pick1
- Utility Razor — straight edge blade1
- Paracord — 550 paracord, 3 feet
- Epoxy Industrial Glue — two component packet, 2400psi1
- Assorted Hardware — mix of screws, sandpaper, rubber bands, washers, bolts, nuts, nails, anchors
- Lead Pencil Rod1
- Bushman Wire — metal, flexible1
- P38 Can Opener — black plated1
PSK
- Antibiotic Ointment — Neomycin Sulfate (3.5mg)1
- Moleskin Padding — dual-layer cotton and foam, self-stick1
- Alcohol Prep Pad Kit — 70% Isopropyl Alc.1
- Aspirin (NSAID) Tablet — 325mg, in original 2 pack2
- Bandage — sterile, single packaged medium2
- P38 Can Opener — black plated1
- Expanding Towel — pre-sealed cotton napkin1
- Thumb Tac Navigation Compass — waterproof, shock resistant, 11mm x 4.5mm1
- Micro Chem Light Stick — 2yr shelf life, medium green glow1
- Jute Rope
- Quick Tinder Tab — fuel soaked cotton1
- Strike Anywhere Matches — full size2
- MSR Aquatab Water Purification Tablet — 2liter treatment1
- Fire Starter Ferrocerium Rod — 2" stick1
- Large Eagle Claw Size 1 Fishing Hook — bronze, plain-shank1
- Hi-Res Reflective Surface (SOLAS)1
- Large Brass Safety Pin1
- Paracord — milspec 550 paracord, 3 feet
Fire
- Storm Matches3
- Strike Anywhere Matches — with strike surface10
- Matchbook — 15 matches1
- Fire Starter Ferrocerium Rod — 2" stick1
- Mini Bic Lighter — ziptie closure1
- Tinder assortment — Tinder Tablet, Tinder Wick, Tinder Paper, Tinder Wax Parchment, Beeswax Card, Jute String, Waxed Jute
- Fatwood Pine Pendant1
Cordage (2x Pack)
- Paracord packet — approximately 25 feet of 550lb, 7 strand parachute cordage, assorted lengths (not a continuous 25')2
Loadout
- One packet each: Survival, First-Aid, SERE, Weapons Kit, EDC Hardware, PSK, Fire, Cordage8
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Option — Survival | Fire, water, fishing, signaling and cutting items |
|---|---|
| Option — First-Aid | Wound care items, suture/needle, scalpel blade and tablets |
| Option — SERE | Restraint escape, cutting, glass-breaking, navigation and signaling items |
| Option — Weapons Kit | Firearm cleaning supplies and OST AR cleaner |
| Option — EDC Hardware | Repair tools, fasteners, cordage and adhesive |
| Option — PSK | Mixed first-aid, fire, water, navigation, fishing and signal items |
| Option — Fire | Matches, 2" ferro rod, mini Bic lighter, tinder, fatwood |
| Option — Cordage (2x Pack) | 2 packets, approx. 25 ft of 550lb 7 strand paracord each, assorted lengths |
| Option — Loadout | 8 packets, one of each model |
| Size Note | Overall size per card packet may vary |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
Curated
Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
VETERAN-MADE CONCEALED EDC
Survival gear hidden inside a morale patch. Hand-built by a Special Ops veteran outside Fort Bragg.
Superesse started in 2014 with Wesley — a US Army Special Operations Command veteran with SERE and unconventional warfare training — making paracord bracelets for his team as a morale boost. The bracelets became wearable survival kits, integrating flashlights, fire-starters, fishing tackle, and whistles into a single strap. Today Superesse is run by Wesley and his wife Diana out of North Carolina near Fort Bragg — still a husband-and-wife shop, still handmade, still built on the assumption that the gear you need most is the gear you happen to be wearing.
- Founded in 2014
- Veteran and Law Enforcement owned and operated
- Husband-and-wife team — handmade production
- Based in North Carolina near Fort Bragg
- Specialized in paracord straps, hidden-compartment patches, and concealed EDC
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
How is this made and where does it ship from?
Superesse Straps LLC is a veteran and law enforcement owned husband-and-wife shop based in North Carolina near Fort Bragg. Superesse says nearly everything is made in their home and gear is handmade to order in small release batches. Some components come from other makers, named on the product page where Superesse names them. Orders ship directly from Superesse, so delivery can take longer than items SRO stocks.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
Items must come back in like-new condition: unused, unmodified, unworn, unwashed, and free of odors, dirt, stains, pet hair, and damage, with all original packaging, manuals, accessories, and tags, plus proof of purchase.
For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
- Gift cards, and sale or clearance items marked final sale
- Food, drink, and other perishable products, including emergency food
- Personal care, hygiene, and beauty products
- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
- Opened or used medical products
- Opened water treatment or purification products with broken factory seals
- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
We'd rather talk you out of a kit that doesn't fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.