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Jackery Armor 9000 mAh Charger Review

Jackery Armor 9000 mAh Charger Review

Recently Matt and I went to our first Prepper Camp in Saluda, North Carolina. Since we were camping without any electrical hookups, we took along some Jackery products so we…

The Pitfalls of Bartering During SHTF

The Pitfalls of Bartering During SHTF

Bartering is a subject I see a lot on prepper sites and the social media groups that I follow. Many people ask what items others think are most important or…

The DIY Tire Fix Kit For SHTF

The DIY Tire Fix Kit For SHTF

Tires are everywhere you look. During a survival situation, the ability to fix a tire and extend its life is a good skill to have. The supplies in this article…

The Field Box Review: Plano Vs Sheffield

The Field Box Review: Plano Vs Sheffield

Field boxes sure come in handy. While these are often called ammo cans too, a lot of people are using them to store a variety of items. Here are a…

How to Be a Survival Prepper in an Urban Environment

How to Be a Survival Prepper in an Urban Environment

You may be prepared for a survival situation outside of an urban environment, but are you ready to survive in the city? A metropolitan area is dense in population and…

Trangia Spirit Stove Review

Trangia Spirit Stove Review

There are many different camp stoves out there. The Trangia Spirit Stove caught our attention because it is affordable and will burn several types of alcohol-based fuels. Here is some…

Urban Survival Tips for Dealing with People, Power, and Priorities

Urban Survival Tips for Dealing with People, Power, and Priorities

Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania I have spent the majority of my life living in densely populated urban or suburban areas. When I say densely populated, let me…

Preparing For the Costs of A Potential Energy Crisis

Preparing For the Costs of A Potential Energy Crisis

With the tension in the Middle East and the September 14th drone attack of Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq oil refinery and Khurais oilfield, a lot of us are wondering what the future will bring. The…

The Best Backpacks To Use For a Bug Out Bag

The Best Backpacks To Use For a Bug Out Bag

If (or when) disaster strikes, you can’t always count on your home or shelter being a permanent place to stay. Prepping a bug-out bag is a critical survivalist investment. We…

Exploring Civilian Body Armor Options For Prepping, Survival, and Beyond

Exploring Civilian Body Armor Options For Prepping, Survival, and Beyond

With all the recent violence, there is a lot of interest in civilian body armor. This is not something that you can just stroll down to the store and purchase….

The Best Safe Room Ideas for Inclement Weather

The Best Safe Room Ideas for Inclement Weather

Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2021. Hurricanes, tornadoes and floods are rampant around the world right now. While experts work to decipher the reasoning behind…

The 14 Best Survival Belts of 2022

The 14 Best Survival Belts of 2022

Maximizing every piece of equipment you carry is the best way to keep the poundage down without sacrificing functionality. Additionally, when you are carrying extra gear, you want to spread…

Natural Solutions For Stink Bugs and Lady Bugs

Natural Solutions For Stink Bugs and Lady Bugs

Stinky bugs can be a nuisance indoors and can do a lot of damage in your garden. They can really cause a stink (pun intended). But you don’t have to…

Easy Camping Meals For Fun and Survival

Easy Camping Meals For Fun and Survival

There are so many great meals that you can make while camping while not using a lot of different pots and pans or complicated ingredients. Before we get into specific…

Waterproof Matches Vs A Lighter

Waterproof Matches Vs A Lighter

Waterproof matches have been on the market for a long time. They have some advantages but I will tell you right now that my opinion is that they are a…

Camp Chef Artisan Pizza Oven Review

Camp Chef Artisan Pizza Oven Review

Over the past few years, I have become a big fan of Camp Chef products because they offer a lot of versatility and value for those that like to cook…