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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…