Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

2-by-sword

A plank with a handle and a whittled-down point. Not much good for slashing, but much better than your bare hands.

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acetylene cooker

A simple heater powered by acetylene welding gas. It is designed for cooking food.

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acoustic guitar

A simple wooden acoustic guitar with a strap so you can wear it around, even when not playing.

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adjustable wrench

An adjustable crescent wrench. It is used in many mechanics crafting recipes.

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aluminum pot

A cooking pot, useful for boiling water and making all kinds of food. Made from aluminum.

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arm splint

A tool to help set arm bones and hold them in place.

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arm splint

A tool to help set arm bones and hold them in place. It is specifically designed to fit Huge survivors.

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arm splint

A tool to help set arm bones and hold them in place. It is specifically designed to fit Tiny survivors.

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atlatl

Although spear throwing contraptions were used throughout the entire world, this design in particular hails from Mesoamericas. It was especially popular among Peruvian natives, despite the Nahuatl origin of the name. It is essentially a carved piece of wooden shaft with a hollowed space to place the projectile of the same name. It'll also do well as a melee weapon in a pinch.

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atomic coffeemaker

This is a Curie-G coffeemaker, by CuppaTech. It famously uses a radioactive generator to heat water for coffee, reducing the amount of total electricity it consumes. Consumer safety concerns led to it being banned in the EU as well as many other countries, but don't let that stop you from brewing your morning Joe with the power of the atom™!

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atomic lamp

Powered by the magic of nuclear decay and low-energy LEDs, this very expensive lamp will emit a small amount of light for at least a decade. Before the Cataclysm, it was mostly an expensive way to show off your preparedness. Now, it's actually really useful. Use it to close the cover and hide the light.

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atomic reading light

Powered by the magic of nuclear decay and low-energy LEDs, this extremely expensive little light will provide just enough light to read by for at least a decade. It is also available with a cute cartoon bear cover to turn it into a nightlight for a very wealthy child with a fear of the dark. Use it to close the cover and hide the light.

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bag socks (pair)

A pair of disposable plastic bags, adapted to be used as socks.

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ballistic vest (mild steel plates)

An enormous handmade ballistic vest built with lots of salvaged ballistic Kevlar panels and homemade "ballistic inserts" made of mild steel. The thin metal isn't the most protective, but it's probably better than just plain Kevlar.

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ballistic vest (tempered steel plates)

An enormous handmade ballistic vest made of lots of salvaged ballistic Kevlar panels and ten NIJ IIIA plates inserted into custom-made pockets - four each for your front and back and one each for your sides. Monstrously heavy but extremely protective.

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barbed wire bat

A baseball bat wrapped with barbed wire. A brutal melee weapon.

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baseball bat

A sturdy wooden bat used to play the great American pastime. Makes for a great melee weapon too.

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basic chemistry set

A basic chemistry set including glass containers, hoses, and a pair of safety glasses. It might be used to craft some chemistry projects if you're so inclined, but you'll need a source of heat.

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basic fishing rod

'Fishing rod' might be a bit too charitable of a description. In truth, this is a stick with a piece of string and a hook.

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basic laboratory analysis kit

A hefty kit containing some basic things you should probably not try to do precise chemistry without: a small balance scale, a spectrophotometer, cuvettes, a melting point apparatus, a pH meter, and a set of paper for thin layer chromatography. This makes it a lot easier to feel confident that the chemical you've made is what you think it is.

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basic pipe spear

Three pipes tightly fit together with one end cut down to a point.

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bell cuirass

An ancient Greek breastplate made of bronze.

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bell cuirass

An ancient Greek breastplate made of bronze.

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bell cuirass

An ancient Greek breastplate made of bronze.

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belly band

A piece of clothing designed to be worn around the belly, called Haramaki in Japan. This one is made from wool, comfortable and warm.

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belly band holster

A wide elastic belly belt with a built-in holster for a pistol and a spare magazine. It is very awkward to use without practice. Activate to holster/draw a gun.

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belly wrap

Rags wrapped around the belly. Usually worn in combination with a chestwrap. Provides negligible protection against punches to your stomach.

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big pack frame

A sturdy L-shaped wooden frame with leather straps to secure an oversized item to it. It has straps to wear it on your back.

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bikini bottoms

Simple bikini bottoms.

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bindle

You're ready for a trip down some train tracks. Also known as a hobo stick.

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biogas cooker

A simple heater powered by biogas. It is designed for cooking food.

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biosilicified chitin armor

Leg and body armor crafted from the carefully cleaned and pruned biosilicified exoskeletons of acidic ants. Acid-resistant but brittle.

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biosilicified chitin armor

Leg and body armor crafted from the carefully cleaned and pruned biosilicified exoskeletons of acidic ants. Acid-resistant but brittle.

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biosilicified chitin armor

Leg and body armor crafted from the carefully cleaned and pruned biosilicified exoskeletons of acidic ants. Acid-resistant but brittle.

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birchbark shoes (pair)

Simple shoes woven from strips of birch bark. Not very comfortable, but better than going barefoot.

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blindfold

A simple fabric covering tied over the eyes to block sight. Useful for sleeping in bright areas. Use to raise it.

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blood draw kit

A kit for drawing blood, including a test tube for holding the sample. Use this tool to draw blood, either from yourself or from a corpse you are standing on.

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blunderbuss

A homemade version of a crude precursor to the shotgun.

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bō

A wooden staff weapon used in Okinawan martial arts. Finely sanded and treated with oil for integrity.

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bokken

A solid wood 'training' katana, exactingly crafted to mimic the weight and balance of the real thing. Despite its lack of a sharp metal edge, it's still quite capable of inflicting deadly wounds.

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bolt studded bat

A baseball bat with bolts drilled into it, concentrating the force of an impact onto a smaller point like a real mace.

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bone needle