- 1024 South Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
- Tues - Fri: 10 AM - 6PM
- Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
(910) 399-1451
Backwater Guns & Outfitters carries a curated selection of survivalist equipment designed to help you stay ready for emergencies, outdoor adventures, and unexpected situations. From dependable tools and protective gear to essential supplies for self-reliance, our survival lineup is built around quality, durability, and real-world usefulness. Whether you’re preparing a go-bag, outfitting for backcountry travel, or upgrading your home readiness kit, we offer equipment you can trust when it matters most.
The right survival tools can make all the difference, whether navigating rough terrain, weathering a storm, or securing basic needs when resources are limited. Our knowledgeable staff can help you build a setup tailored to your environment, skill level, and goals, ensuring you’re covered for both everyday challenges and true emergencies.
Reliable essentials such as fire starters, compact saws, multi-tools, paracord, and emergency blankets, ideal for go-bags, vehicles, and outdoor kits.
Portable filters, purification tablets, and hydration systems to ensure access to clean drinking water in the field or during emergencies.
Shelf-stable food supplies, energy-dense rations, and meal kits designed for long-term storage or extended outdoor use.
Compact to advanced medical kits that include bandages, trauma supplies, and essential tools for treating injuries when help isn’t immediately available.
Tarps, compact tents, ponchos, thermal blankets, and other gear to help you stay warm, dry, and protected in unpredictable conditions.
Compasses, signal mirrors, whistles, and lighting tools to help you stay oriented and visible in emergencies.
Our collection focuses on items that truly matter in survival and preparedness scenarios, no gimmicks, no unnecessary extras. Whether you’re building a daypack or a multi-day emergency kit, we help you select gear that is reliable, lightweight, and field-tested.
Take the next step in protecting yourself and your family. Our North Carolina certified instructors make the CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) process simple, informative, and confidence-building.