Tools and Gear

We all have those Altoids tins lying around, don’t we? You know, the ones that come with the delicious mints that we all love. Well, did you know that those tins can be reused for a variety of different kits? That’s right, Altoid tins are the perfect size for a wide variety of different kits. […]

When searching for backpacks or pouches, you probably come across the acronym MOLLE many many times. It’s touted as a must-have feature, and many of the top survival and tactical backpacks have it. But just what is MOLLE and what’s it good for? MOLLE (pronounced Molly) stands for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. It’s a durable

I have learned over and over that processing wood in a survival situation is absolutely essential. Whether you are building a shelter, building a fire, building a trap, or crafting tools, you have to be able to cut wood to a precise length. There are dozens of different tools available for cutting wood, and I

For a survivalist, this is a difficult question to answer because there are so many factors involved in your decision. I hope to help you through the maze of considerations in this article, and I will try to keep it from becoming something you read when you have trouble sleeping. However, understand that there are

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

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

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.

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