We talk about which tools and gear are best for survival situations, we give you our top picks, and even teach you how to use some of these.
But remember, skills and knowledge always trump tools and gear.
When using a tomahawk for military purposes like hand-to-hand combat and forced entry, it is termed a tactical weapon. When used in daily circumstances like chopping kindling, meat and bone or digging then its use is practical. No matter the situation, tomahawks are among the most versatile and handiest of tools that you can own […]
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Preparing for emergencies is about accumulating the knowledge, supplies, and tools to handle whatever life may throw at you next. A power outage that lasts a few days, or a flood that requires you to evacuate for several days is just a temporary situation. Temporary emergencies are easier to handle because you can simply “muddle
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A huge mistake that many preppers make in regards to packing a bug out bag is neglecting personal hygiene products. It’s perfectly understandable why someone would focus on items that seem more pressing, such as water, and food. Those are all obviously critical to survival, but personal hygiene is something that you absolutely cannot neglect.
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When I first got into prepping and survival, I felt the need to go out and buy as much gear and I could find. I think this is probably a normal reaction as you learn about the different ways to survive in different situations. However, as soon as I started looking I realized that there
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When someone makes the decision to become a survivalist or prepper, one of the first actions they typically take is to purchase some basic gear. Buying some neat gadgets is easier and less time consuming than learning a new skill, so this is the direction most people take. There is nothing wrong with that. Whatever
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It used to be that no self-respecting man or woman would be caught without a watch on their wrist when they were away from home. Watches went from analog and wind-up to digital battery operated fairly quickly. If you’re old-school you may have chosen to rebel against the digital trend and kept your analog watch.
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There are always obvious items to save for survival situations. Of course, you want to hoard dry food, water, weapons, and tools. However, some of the best survival items are not nearly as obvious. When putting a pack together or hoarding items, I like to think of at least three purposes for each item. This rule
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When the SHTF, the rain is still going to fall and you will still need to keep dry. If you have a cozy bugout location all set up and you make it there with no problems or you are able to bug in without any trouble, then you will be able to weather a little
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There are many gross misconceptions concerning the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of surplus “gas masks” currently on the marked. The term gas mask is in itself a misnomer. What most people call a gas mask is actually a CBRN (formerly known as NBC) Protective Mask or Pro Mask in military terms. CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear. In
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Before heading off to the store to get yourself kitted out with rope for your camping trip or stocking up your survival gear it’s best to know the inherent qualities of various types of ropes and their uses before parting with your cash. Bear in mind that ropes last around five years so it is
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