Kit Builder
Build the right kit for your budget.
Pick a mission and a number. We'll build the loadout from our catalog — essentials first, then upgrades until the money's spent — in the order to actually buy it.
1 · Mission
Home Defense
What actually matters at 3 a.m.
Range Day
Train safe and comfortable.
Duty / Patrol
Load-bearing kit for the job.
Night Fighter
Own the dark — the expensive end of the hobby.
Backcountry Hunt
Glass, layers, and boots that last.
72-hour / Bug-out
Leave in ten minutes, be all right for three days.
Grey-Man EDC
Capability with zero signature.
2 · Budget
3 · Environment (optional)
Pattern guidance · Arid / High desert
MultiCam Arid, AOR1, three-color desert — or coyote and tan solids.
Why environment beats pattern →72-hour / Bug-out · $1,500
$1,500 of $1,500 on gear · 21 items
Platform · sourced separately
Pistol
info onlyA striker-fired 9mm covers carry, home defense, and the range.
Glock 19/17, S&W M&P, SIG P320
CZ Shadow 2, Walther PDP, SIG XCarry
Staccato 2011, Wilson Combat
Reference ranges to set expectations — KitID doesn't sell or link firearms, and these aren't counted in the gear budget above.
Hydration
CamelBak M.U.L.E.
$115
mid
Three days without water is the outside limit — carry it before anything else.
A hydration pack with a 3-liter reservoir and enough storage for day hunts and long scouts.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Top
Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody
$260
premium
The synthetic midlayer that became a uniform from belay ledges to team rooms; the dead-bird logo does the identifying.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Bottom
5.11 Stryke Pant
$80
budget
The flex-fabric successor to the original 5.11 tactical pant — the default work pant of ranges and patrol shifts.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Gloves
Oakley SI Lightweight FR Glove 2.0
$45
mid
Flame-resistant lightweight tactical glove with good dexterity; a mid-priced option.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Headlamp
Nitecore HA11 UHE
$20
Hands-free light is the difference between working in the dark and waiting for morning.
The Nitecore HA11 UHE is a lightweight and versatile AA-powered headlamp, making it the perfect companion for activities like daily tasks, camping, hiking, running, and more.
House brand — Gear Wizard Armory and KitID are the same business.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Handheld flashlight
Nitecore Thumb
$20
The backup to the headlamp, and the one you can hand to someone else.
We're giving a huge two thumbs up for this newly released Nitecore keychain light. The NiteCore THUMB is a lightweight, versatile keychain light that packs an incredibly bright 85 lumens with three brightness levels as well as a red light.
House brand — Gear Wizard Armory and KitID are the same business.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Battery/power
Nitecore NL2150RX
$23
Everything else here with a switch depends on it.
The Nitecore NL2150RX is a cutting-edge 21700 rechargeable battery with an impressive 5000mAh capacity and a built-in USB-C port. This powerful battery offers high capacity and superior energy density compared to previous 21700 batteries.
House brand — Gear Wizard Armory and KitID are the same business.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
First aid kit
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .7
$30
budget
The injuries that matter happen in the first hour, wherever you are.
A compact, water-resistant first-aid kit sized for a day pack and basic field injuries.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Medical gear
MIRA Safety ThyroSafe Potassium Iodide Tablets
$15
budget
The gun makes holes; this plugs them. Buy it early.
ThyroSafe-brand potassium iodide tablets, 65 mg each, 20 to a pack. Sold 1, 3 or 5 packs. Price shown is for the 1-pack; larger packs cost more.
Listed seller
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Gas mask
MIRA Safety TAPR Half Face Respirator Body
$75
budget
The bare half-face TAPR body — no harness, no filter. Three port layouts (center, left, right) with interchangeable ports and an exhalation valve each side. Takes one 40mm filter.
Listed seller
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Gas mask filter (40mm)
MIRA Safety P-CAN Compact Filter
$38
budget
The mask is the seal; the filter is the part that does the work, and it is a separate purchase with its own expiry date.
Maker rating not verified
Short 40mm filter cartridge, the compact sibling of the P-CAN Police can.
Listed seller
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Radio
Baofeng UV-5R
$25
budget
When the towers are down, receiving information still beats guessing.
Inexpensive dual-band handheld ham radio; a budget staple that requires a license to transmit legally.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Satellite comms
SPOT Gen4
$150
budget
The message that gets out when nothing else does.
One-way satellite check-ins, tracking, and SOS over Globalstar — no incoming messages, AAA-powered, subscription required; the budget breadcrumb-and-lifeline option.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Knife/tool
Morakniv Companion
$20
budget
The twenty-dollar Swedish fixed blade every bushcraft channel recommends first; outperforms its price by a comic margin.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Footwear
Merrell Moab 3 Tactical
$135
budget
Everything rides on your feet in the backcountry.
The hiking-shoe DNA duty boot for people on pavement more than mountains.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Pack
Hill People Gear Recon Kit Bag
$129
mid
A chest-worn kit bag with a dedicated concealed-carry compartment behind the main pocket.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Bag/case
Pelican 1200 Protector
$70
budget
A crushproof, watertight small case for optics, electronics, and other gear that has to survive rough travel.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Eye protection
ESS Crossbow
$65
budget
Non-negotiable at any range.
Ballistic-rated interchangeable-lens glasses; a budget-friendly, widely used eye-pro option.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Belt
Boreal Defence OG Belt (Overt Gunfighter Belt) Inner
$30
budget
Hook-faced inner belt with mechanical adjustment that carries most outer belt systems including Boreal's own Overt Gunfighter Belt. Plain 1.5 in hook-lined belt, sold by pants size.
Listed seller
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Holster
Bravo Concealment Torsion IWB
$55
budget
Carry it safely, or don’t carry it.
A value inside-waistband holster with a slight forward cant molded into the shell.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Soft armor
Armored Republic (AR500 Armor) Level IIIA Soft Body Armor Insert
$100
budget
Flexible Level IIIA panel for handgun-threat protection; a budget soft-armor pick.
Some links go to sellers — KitID is not paid for those. Gear Wizard Armory is our house brand.
Not in our catalog yet
Potassium iodide
This kit calls for it and we don't list it yet, so we can't price it or point you at one.
Potassium iodide: FDA-approved potassium iodide tablets. See the FDA KI page.
Prices are catalog street-price estimates; high-ticket optics and night vision move the most — verify before you buy. "Where to buy" links are third-party searches, except where an item links to our own store (Gear Wizard Armory) — that's labeled on the item.