Cool or Nice to Have Tools to have: Knife, pen, flashlight, fire starter, and wire saw.
Although the knife is average, and most guys that receive this gift are already going to have a few knives they love, it’s always fun to have another knife, especially one that can stick with your kit. The pen is hefty and the “self-defense” part will probably never be used, but depending on where you live or what you do, it could be a viable tool in your arsenal. The flashlight isn’t as bright as I was expecting, but it’s much better than a phone flashlight. I haven’t tested the fire starter, but it was something I was surprised to see in the kit and could definitely be useful (making a fire in the wilderness is very difficult without the right tools). Last cool tool is the wire saw, which you probably won’t need in a survival situation but could still be handy if you’re wanting to cut through a thick log for a tent pole or something like that.

Okay Tools to Have: Fishing Tools, Blanket, Spork
The blanket isn’t that warm, but it is larger than I expected and water proof, so it could be used as a tent (as mentioned in the product description), and if folded enough, it could also keep someone warm. The fishing tools are handy because they don’t take up very much space, but you’ll still need to find something to complement it with, like a large stick, and have a way to reel. The spork is handy in general camping situations, but not an overall useful tool.

Tools that Aren’t That Great: Compass, Bottle Clip, Pocket Card
The compass is not consistent; it works intermittently so it isn’t very reliable. The bottle clip is pointless; most people who would use this kit already have a backpack that most likely has pockets for a water bottle. The pocket card is meant to fit in a wallet, which it does if you have a large wallet, but it’s best feature is a bottle opener, so it may be better used carrying around for fun than to keep in a survival kit.

Overall, it’s a great gift (or something for yourself) because it’s cool, cheap, has a lot of useful tools, and is very light and compact. The downside is the useless tools that take up space and your kit may have a broken flashlight or compass, but still worth it in my opinion.