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.
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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Let’s get this right out there in the open now. Crossbows have become one of the top alternative weapons of choice, in large part due to Daryl Dixon’s (Norman Reedus) use of it in The Walking Dead. But the real question is whether or not the crossbow would be a suitable weapon in a real-life
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Whether you’re looking to start hiking or expecting to evacuate at a moment’s notice, you need a good pair of boots. I know shopping for most guys is a mini-SHTF event but those boots are important so you’re going to have to take the time to find a good pair. If you’re forced to bug
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The nylon layer of a tent that lies between you and the outdoors disappears leaving you completely immersed in your surroundings. Starry skies, the sunrise and the breeze on your face are completely open to your view and only enhance the experience with a liberating sensation of what it is to be in the true
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Western civilization has made the majority of us into city or town dwellers, in fact United Nations projections indicate that 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050. Knowing how to live off the land and away from urban conveniences is a set of skills that have largely died out as
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Survival can be a simple concept that is made complicated by the many ways you can do it. This is further complicated by the multitude of choices you have when prepping your survival pack. In fact, those who are new to prepping can actually spend a ton of money unnecessarily trying to buy every type
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When you think about it, pretty much any item in your household can be used for survival and prepping purposes. Even some the things you throw away every week can be re-purposed. Some of these items are simply nuts which is why I want to make a list and see which ones are completely useless and which ones
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