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.
Plate carriers are an altogether common sight for Americans, and have been for some time. Be they worn by police officers and tactical squads, or American warfighters serving in the Middle East and elsewhere, plate carriers afford wearers ballistic protection from common rifle threats while also integrating load-bearing capability. There are as many plate carriers …
Own the night! We hear it often. When the sun goes down and there is no artificial light to aid our vision we are blind. When I was younger I’d venture out once a month to the deepest darkest woods we could find. Our troop leaders were fans of the long hike. You know, the …
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Most preppers are planning on carrying lots of gear with them when the time comes to bug out, or just when they are facing an uncertain and potentially dangerous situation. The load carriage solutions for hauling this needed gear are typically split between the pockets built into someone’s clothing, and a piece of carried luggage, …
Petroleum jelly has been a household standard ever since it hit the global market back in 1872 under the brand name “Vaseline.” But, does Vaseline ever expire? Technically, yes, Vaseline does expire, having a “best by date” of about 3 years, but in reality, it just degrades and loses potency. You can store and use …
I defy anyone to find me a single prepper alive who does not have a deck of 52 playing cards in their survival cash, in stash bug-out bag, or handy at pretty much all times. Especially in a survival situation where you’re transporting your gear on foot, and you must carefully assess how valuable an …
Many preppers spend lots of time fussing and fitting their bug-out bags, deciding on the perfect loadout, how they will pack it and, just as importantly, what kind and how big a pack they need for the purpose. Even a cursory internet search will reveal dozens upon dozens, probably hundreds upon hundreds of articles on …
An axe is one of the best survival tools that any prepper can take with them during a disaster, especially if you live in a heavily wooded area. No tool is better for rapidly chopping down trees and then processing it into usable wood, be it for shelter or for fire. Compared to using a …
One question that always seems to be bouncing around the forums and the blogs is whether or not it is safe to burn a propane stove indoors. The answers and anecdotes vary wildly and there is no shortage of opinion stated as fact. In this article, we will look at the facts and explain the …
Part of prepping is being ready to pick up the pieces and put it all back together. Another part of prepping is being able to make what you need if you don’t want to do without. Considering that so many of the disasters and other crises we are preparing for will entail natural and man-made …
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Rocket stoves are old technology now becoming newly appreciated on the prepping scene. Homesteading, camping, hiking or SHTF survival situation, rocket stoves can handle it all. While surprisingly simple, these marvelous little stoves are efficient and burn hot, hot, hot! Chances are if you care anything at all about prepping you’ve probably heard of them, …
