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 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 …
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 …
It’s pretty common to mix up the definition of a go bag and a bug out bag, so let’s first discuss the difference between the two. A go bag is a bag that you carry with you that has the essentials of short-term survival inside. It is designed for 24 hours emergencies or less, and …
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When people think of sheltering in place, naturally they think of the two most important things. That is food and water. They are the most important because without food for 3 weeks and without water for 3 days, a person and his family are doomed. But sometimes, though people are focused on stocking those things that …
Your bug out bag can’t hold everything you may want to take with you in an evacuation. It is filled with only the items you need for survival to get you and your family through at least 3 days, possibly a week. But do you know what other items you should have handy for an …
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. …
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 …
There are a range of options for your everyday carry that are military tested and offer a tactical advantage. Make these items readily available so that if you find yourself in a survival or SHTF scenario you will have the tools to make it out. This article will look at items in three categories: wearables, …
These 30 TACTICAL EDC Items Will Make You Look Tacticool Read More »
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen people read and talk about survival and preparedness, there is a great focus on rural locations, bugging out, and surviving in the wilderness. However, over 80% of the population in the U.S. lives in urban areas and a large majority of those people do not have anywhere to go outside of the city, such …
