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Pocket Emergency & Survival Guide – Built for Preparedness Anywhere

"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"

— CHARLES, SRO FOUNDER & FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Proactive Training Tool

Learn survival skills before disaster strikes

Reactive Emergency Guide

Step-by-step help when every second counts

Ultra-Compact EDC Size

Fits in wallet, purse, glove box, survival kit, or bug-out bag

Durable, All-Weather Design

Waterproof and tear-resistant for field use

Multi-Scenario Coverage

From wilderness mishaps to urban disasters and CBRN events

Trusted by outdoor professionals, first responders, and preparedness-minded civilians

Condenses decades of survival experience into 175 tips, 101 illustrations, and 67 life-saving skills

Includes QR-linked video, audio, and self-paced training resources

Lightweight, rugged, and always accessible when it matters most

Wilderness Survival & Navigation

Civil Unrest & Active Threat Response

Natural Disaster Preparedness

Vehicle & Travel Emergencies

Hunting, Camping, and Hiking Safety

Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Response

Self-Defense & Escape Tactics

Essential Gear Checklists for Every Scenario

The numbers, flat and honest.

Size Credit card (fits in standard wallet slot)
Format Waterproof / Tear-Resistant
Content 175 Expert Tips, 101 Illustrations, 67 Life-Saving Skills, 19 Survivor Tactics, 9 Self-Defense Tips, 24 Gear Checklists
Bonus 19 QR Code links to video/audio training resources
Weight Nearly weightless (~ under 1 oz)
⸻ The SRO Standard

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.

01

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.

02

Authenticated

Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.

03

Supported

Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.

04

American

HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.

SURVIVAL & OUTDOOR TOOLS

Survival gear with roots going back to 1936. Fire starters, signal mirrors, and the kit that should already be in your bag.

UST — short for Ultimate Survival Technologies — has been manufacturing survival and disaster preparedness equipment since 1936. The lineup covers LED lights, patented all-weather fire starters, unbreakable signal mirrors, premium cutting tools, first aid kits, signal whistles, full survival kits, and camp kitchen gear. UST Brands operates three product lines: UST itself, UST Marine, and Blue Sky Gear. Based out of Jacksonville, Florida.

  • Founded in 1936
  • Based in Jacksonville, Florida
  • Three product lines: UST, UST Marine, Blue Sky Gear
  • Patented all-weather fire starters and unbreakable signal mirrors
  • Full survival kits, signal whistles, and camp tools

Answers, straight up.

Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.

Shopping with SRO
How long does shipping take?

Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.

What’s your return policy?

30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.

Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.

What can’t I return?

Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.

Do you ship outside the contiguous US?

Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.

My package arrived damaged — what now?

Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.

Can I talk to a human before buying?

Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and 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. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 15% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.

IMPORTANT USE NOTES

The Tiny Survival Guide is the world’s smallest, most complete pocket survival resource—designed to give you safety, security, and peace of mind wherever life takes you. Credit-card sized and weighing almost nothing, this rugged EDC guide packs over 35 hours of proven survival training into a waterproof, tear-resistant format you can carry every day.

Wilderness Survival & Navigation Civil Unrest & Active Threat Response Natural Disaster Preparedness Vehicle & Travel Emergencies Hunting, Camping, and Hiking Safety Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Response Self-Defense & Escape Tactics Essential Gear Checklists for Every Scenario