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.
Widely considered one of the pioneering tools of fire starting, flint and steel is still commonly used today in a variety of situations. This is largely due to its versatility and effectiveness in adverse conditions. Traditionally, starting a fire with flint and steel is considered a bushcrafter’s favorite method and you can easily start fires …
If you’re into traditional outdoor living or even a modern-day prepper looking for ways to improve a bug-out bag you have more than likely heard of flint and steel. For everyone else, if modern heating conveniences ever get disrupted then this will be one of the ways you’ll start a fire for heat. Flint and …
A fire steel is the quintessential bushcrafters tool for starting fires in the wilderness. If you’re looking to get into backcountry camping or just want one more way to start a fire then look no further. A fire steel is a traditional two-piece fire starting tool consisting of a metal rod and a striker. Unlike …
I’ve always been more of a knife guy than a watch guy but in recent months I’ve started looking at survival watches and other bits of EDC-related gear as I get further and further down the proverbial rabbit hole. With that in mind, I thought it would be cool to look at the best military-style …
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Emergency whistles have an important role in any outdoor activity. They are used to signal for help, locate missing people, and deter predators. As with all of your gear, a whistle needs to be on the same level in regards to quality. This means striking a balance between cost and performance when choosing one. Cheaply …
I’m a huge knife nut and have been getting into the EDC hobby for the last two years or so; switching my carry around as I find new things to improve it. One thing that will change probably more than anything else in my carry is my knife. I’ve carried knives since I was 11 …
Chances are that our longtime readers are already entirely acquainted with the concept of the bug-out bag, that one piece of gear that all preppers love, and you are probably already familiar with its cousin the get-home bag, or GHB. The GHB is an invaluable if the underutilized tool in the prepping toolbox: as it …
Camping stoves are a tradition amongst outdoor enthusiasts. The classic one-burner stove has made its way into the memories of anyone who enjoys being outdoors. Preppers looking for alternatives in case of an emergency can find utility and reliability in uncertain times and can find their solace in one of these stoves. Butane canister stoves …
Over the past two or three years, I’ve enjoyed many knives and have taken a particular interest in the types of steel used in making them. There are many articles that discuss the various types of steel and their uses; one popular steel is VG-10. So, what exactly is VG-10 steel? VG-10 steel is a …
A heat gun is a valuable tool to have in your home improvement arsenal, but what do you do when it’s broken or you just don’t have one? Like they say, where there is a will, there is a way. But what can you use if you don’t have a heat gun? Good alternatives to …
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