This is an updated Prepper Mother’s Day Gift Idea Guide, first published in 2017. Check back every year to find the best Mother’s Day gifts for that tough-to-buy-for prepper in your life (or to update your own wish list).
Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to show the wonderful moms in your life how much you care with a gift or a gesture. Your mother may have been the biggest influence you have ever had or she may have been just there for you in thick and thin. She took care of you and taught you what you know in those early years of your life. Many prepping skills have been passed through the generations by moms. Whether you learned home skills such as canning and cooking or got dirty with some gardening and hunting, the lessons you learned from your mother have stuck. If you are married to a mom, you can see this from a different perspective as she interacts with the kids. Moms deserve appreciation, whether it’s the mother who brought you into this world or the woman raising your children.
Mother’s Day is also a great time to show that special mom in your life your appreciation for everything she has done. Although she deserves to be appreciated every day, a single token, gesture, or spending time with her on Mother’s Day can tell her a lot about how you feel. It is coming up soon this year, with Mother’s Day falling on May 12.
If the mother in your life is an avid prepper, homesteader, or just appreciates being prepared; check out the gift ideas below. We list the gifts in order of cost, so you can get the best gift for your loving mom and for your budget.
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Prepper Gifts Under $25
Getting a gift doesn’t have to be a huge hit to your wallet. For the most part, it’s the thought that counts. But besides that, there are some gifts that have a pretty good preparedness impact that don’t cost a whole lot.
Emergency Candles
Candles are always at the top of gift lists since they are such a versatile gift. But we’re not talking scented candles here, we’re all utility with this suggestion. Hurricane-style candles have long been a staple of preparedness kits.
The top pick from our best emergency candle review also works with the lantern we suggest further down in this gift guide.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Survival Bandana
Not much is as versatile as a bandana. One way to improve on a bandana is to add a little information to it. With almost twenty options to choose from, you can find something that she likes and that could help her out in a disaster situation.
Our upgrade pick from our best survival bandana review. Colter Co. has a wide variety of bandanas to choose from, there is definitely something your mother would like.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Canning Kit
Canning is half science, half art, and a full-blown prepping hobby. If your Mom is a prepper but hasn’t tried canning yet (this is very rare), she doesn’t need that much of a push.
Canning supplies are always great to have on hand, and we reviewed the best canning kits recently, so it’s fresh on my mind. We’ll show our favorite tool kit below, but if you want to go ahead and get her a water bath pot or pressure canner you’ll want to check out that review.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Solar Garden Lights
These things are incredibly useful. Whether they are adding some flair to your garden or providing light in an emergency, they are cheap and practical. As long as they get sunshine during the day, they are basically tea candles at night. Tea candles that last much, much longer.
You can’t have enough of these things- especially at this price. You can probably find them even cheaper at your local hardware store.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Swiss Army Knife
The functionality and versatility of a Swiss army knife just can’t be beaten. Except by maybe a multitool. But a Swiss army knife is the smaller original version of a multitool that can get the job done without weighing down a purse.
The Classic SD is a great option and is available in an amazing number of styles. Pick out the one best for mom, whether it is pink, florals, or just classic red.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Gifts Between $25 and $50
The new gift-giving sweet spot is enough to get plenty of awesome gifts, but not too extravagant. You can make a great impression on Mom at this price level. It’s still below the average price people spend for gifts on Mother’s Day, but that shouldn’t have you ruling any of these out.
Survival Socks
Socks are a universally lame gift unless they are the absolute best socks you can buy.
Darn Tough continues to impress after we’ve been testing socks for years. Plus, with their lifetime warranty, Mom won’t even need a receipt to swap them out if she wears them out (unlikely).
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Candle Lantern
Candle lanterns are versatile for any situation. When you aren’t using them during a power outage, they are the perfect mood-setter for picnics and other adventures.
UCO has been making these for a while, and we reviewed one in our best survival lantern review. Grab one of these to give your mom a surefire hit on Mother’s Day.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Fireproof Document Bag
A fireproof bag and pouch give your mom a great way to protect her valuables and photos that don’t need to take up room in a safe. To add a personalized touch, stuff a picture of the two of you together inside and you have the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
While it is functional, you also can talk about how it symbolizes that you are there for her in the worst of times! This one impressed us and earned our top pick in our best fireproof/waterproof pouch review.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Storage Shelving
Every prepper can use more shelving if they have room for it. Flimsy shelves won’t do, we don’t want our gear and supplies ending up in a mess on the floor!
Lucky for you, we’ve already shared the best shelves for preppers, so it’s a no-brainer if Mom has the space. As an added bonus, help her to set up and organize the shelves for a gift that she will truly appreciate.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Survival Coffee
No matter what, don’t let Mom be without her coffee! Whether it’s on Mother’s Day or during an emergency, we know those coffee moms need their morning pick-me-up!
This 30-pack of instant coffee is the best you can get and it has a great shelf life too. It is our upgrade pick out of our best survival coffee review.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Gifts Ranging $50 to $100
A dozen roses run around $75, so you could get one of these lasting gifts instead of cut flowers that don’t endure like your love for your mom! Not only will she appreciate the gift, but she’ll be a little more prepared for daily life and emergencies.
Faraday Sleeve
Your Mom, like most people, probably doesn’t like anyone prying into her privacy. This Faraday bag made for phones blacks all signals, whether it’s just cell service up to EMF and even EMP.
This is our portable pick from our best faraday bag review, and it comes in a wide range of color options to pick whatever she’d like best.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Foraging Bag
Foraging and gardening are popular survival hobbies (or just hobbies in general). A solid canvas bag can be a forager’s best companion in the woods.
The bag nabbed the top spot in our best foraging bag review. It’s sturdy and smartly organized so your mom will be sure to cherish it and use it often.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Food Dehydrator
A food dehydrator is more than just another kitchen appliance, it is one of the best ways to improve your long-term food storage. Dehydrating can be fun, rewarding, and flavorful too- who doesn’t like dried fruits or jerky?
This little guy is a great buy and is perfect for starting out. We talk about it more in our best prepper dehydrator review.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Gifts Over $100 for Prepping Moms
Most people who plan on buying a gift for their mother on Mother’s Day end up spending over $100. There are plenty of great options at this price point.
Indoor Garden
Being able to garden indoors is a game-changer. This all-in-one solution makes it easy. If you are looking to grow more than just herbs, you may want to consider a full hydroponic system.
Either way, the AeroGarden Hydroponic Setup makes a great gift to get started growing herbs where herbs normally wouldn’t want to grow.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Rain Barrel
Water is one of the toughest resources to tackle for emergency planning, and a rain barrel can help with that or help in the garden every day. This barrel is the top pick from our best rain barrel review.
You may also want to plan to be around to help install it as a loving gesture, even though installation isn’t that difficult.
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Concealed Carry Class
Having the special mom in your life be safe is probably a priority for you. Hit two birds with one stone by taking a concealed carry class together. If you need a permit as well, you could get one easily and spend a little quality time sending some rounds downrange with Mom. If you already have a permit, it is still a great opportunity to hang out and teach your mother a thing or two about firearms and safety.
Classes run around $100 where I live if you bring your own pistol and ammo. If you borrow, it can run about $150.
Freeze Dryer
Looking for something a little grander? Look no further than the top-of-the-line freeze dryer. Freeze-drying food on your own is expensive, but if you have the room and the know-how it can be very rewarding. It is the pinnacle of at-home food preservation, and any prepper would love to have their own.
You can freeze-dry a variety of foods for extreme shelf life in your pantry and make some pretty tasty snacks along the way. Here is our most recommended model from our best freeze dryer review:
*Price at time of publishing; check for price changes or sales.
Free Mother’s Day Prepper Gifts
No price is better than free, especially if you’re on a budget! Mom will understand as long as you prove that you’re thinking about her on the big day. Besides making a card, detailing her car, or gifting a thoughtful letter or poem you can get her something she can use in an emergency!
Local Survival Map
You can find and print local maps for free online. Maps are great for lots of things- from wall decorations to survival kits. They are easy to personalize since you can make the map focused on whatever area you want.
It could be a place that is special to you both, or you can print off a functional bug-out area. It’s super easy to print a survival map and we can show you how here:
The Final Word
The best thing you can give your mom for Mother’s Day is a little time. Call her up and let her know that you are thinking of her. Stop by her house and catch up on all the little things.
Take a moment to reminisce with her and just pause to enjoy hanging out with her. Make Mother’s Day special for all the mothers in your life.
You have Dad’s special day around the corner, so don’t forget about him. Also, check out our comprehensive gift guide:
Keep exploring, stay prepared, and be safe.
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