Whether you are going camping for a few days, or just out on a hike for a few hours, there are certain pieces of gear that you should always carry with you, just in case.

For instance, you never know when you are going to need a survival axe. If you are camping, you are going to need to build a fire, and you need a way to cut firewood.

Even if you are just on a hike, you may need to have a tool that will help you cut through heavy brush. And, you may also need other tools, and instead of carrying an entire tool kit around with you, some axes have pry bars, nail removers, etc. built right into the handles.