This is a crafting reference I put together for Survival Log, covering the recipes that actually come up while you’re building out a base and keeping yourself fed. If you’re tired of guessing what goes into a lockpick or a grow box and just want the material list in front of you, this is for you.
I organized it by category instead of one giant list, because in my experience you’re usually hunting for “the trap recipe” or “the power recipe,” not scrolling through everything at once. The numbers below are exact — I kept them as-is so you can check your inventory against them before you start crafting.
Tools
These are the small utility items you’ll craft early and often. None of them are expensive, but the material types matter — glass and metal scrap show up in almost all of them, so it pays to keep a stack of both on hand.
| Item | Materials |
|---|---|
| Lockpick | Scrap Plastic x1, Broken Glass x1 |
| Crowbar | Paper Scrap x1, Scrap Plastic x1, Sheet Metal x1 |
| Clatter Can | Sheet Metal x1, Broken Glass x1 |
Hunting Traps
Hunting is one of those things where the trap you build decides how much meat you actually bring home, so I pick these based on what I’m after rather than just building the cheapest one. The small traps are fine for a quick catch, while the big cages eat a lot more metal and wire — worth it if you’re planning to rely on live catches.
| Trap | Materials |
|---|---|
| Simple Mouse Trap | Wood Scrap x1, Sheet Metal x1 |
| Live Catch Cage | Scrap Plastic x1, Sheet Metal x2 |
| Simple Bird Net | Paper Scrap x1, Broken Glass x1, Sheet Metal x1 |
| Iron Beast Trap | Paper Scrap x1, Broken Glass x1, Scrap Plastic x1, Sheet Metal x1 |
| Large Rat Cage (Medium) | Wood Scrap x4, Iron Wire x6, Hard Paper x2, Sheet Metal x6 |
| Extra-Large Rat Cage (Large) | Iron Wire x6, Iron Part x1, Tempered Glass x4, Electronic Component x1, Sheet Metal x3, Wood Scrap x3 |
Gardening
Grow boxes are the backbone of a self-sustaining base, and the two families here — plant light boxes and constant-temperature boxes — cover different needs. The plant light versions lean on metal and electronics, while the temperature-controlled ones pull in more plastic. Notice the large sizes swap in a different metal component than the small and medium, which is easy to trip over if you’re mass-crafting.
| Grow Box | Materials |
|---|---|
| Plant Light Grow Box (Small) | Sheet Metal x1, Iron Wire x1, Electronic Component x1 |
| Plant Light Grow Box (Medium) | Sheet Metal x1, Iron Wire x1, Electronic Component x1, Fine Sheet Metal x1 |
| Plant Light Grow Box (Large) | Sheet Metal x1, Iron Wire x1, Electronic Component x1, Iron Rod x1 |
| Constant-Temperature Grow Box (Small) | Sheet Metal x1, Scrap Plastic x1, Electronic Component x1 |
| Constant-Temperature Grow Box (Medium) | Scrap Plastic x1, Sheet Metal x2, Plastic Sheet x1, Electronic Component x1 |
| Constant-Temperature Grow Box (Large) | Sheet Metal x2, Plastic Sheet x1, Iron Wire x1, Electronic Component x2 |
| Full-Spectrum Hydroponic Station (Large) | — |
One caveat: the Full-Spectrum Hydroponic Station (Large) appears in the source list but comes with no material costs attached, so I’ve left it blank rather than guess. Worth checking in-game before you plan around it.
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Power & Energy
Power storage and generation is where the material costs really climb. If you’re eyeing the big storage units or the fuel generator, start stockpiling iron parts, tempered glass, and electronic components well ahead of time — those are the bottlenecks in my experience.
| Power Item | Materials |
|---|---|
| Household UPS (Small) | Container x2, Iron Wire x1, Electronic Component x2 |
| Household Power Station (Medium) | Container x3, Iron Wire x3, Electronic Component x3 |
| Extra-Large Power Storage Unit (Large) | Iron Part x2, Electronic Component x3, Tempered Glass x4, Container x2 |
| Extra-Large Fuel Generator (Large) | Iron Part x2, Electronic Component x3, Tempered Glass x4, Sheet Metal x4 |
Daily Furniture
These are the comfort and cooking items that make a base livable. A few of them — the microwave and oven — need tempered glass, and the grinder wants a couple of fine sheet metal pieces, so they’re not as trivial to throw down as the simpler stuff.
| Furniture / Appliance | Materials |
|---|---|
| Solid Wood Bed | Iron Rod x3, Strap x1, Wood Board x2 |
| Air Conditioner | Sheet Metal x3, Iron Wire x2, Plastic Sheet x1, Electronic Component x3 |
| Microwave | Sheet Metal x2, Tempered Glass x1, Electronic Component x1 |
| Electric Hot Pot | Sheet Metal x2, Plastic Sheet x1, Electronic Component x2 |
| Juicer | Sheet Metal x1, Electronic Component x1, Plastic Sheet x1 |
| Grinder | Iron Wire x2, Wood Board x3, Fine Sheet Metal x2, Plastic Sheet x1, Electronic Component x1 |
| Electric Oven | Sheet Metal x3, Electronic Component x3, Tempered Glass x2 |
That covers the recipes I’ve been keeping track of. Once your power and grow boxes are running, the rest of the grind gets a lot more manageable — and if you’re still deciding how you want to finish a run, the endings guide is worth a look so you don’t lock yourself out of the path you actually want.