Survival Gear

“Every mile is two in winter.” George Herbert

Escaping the unknown and overwhelming is the basic idea behind bugging out. It’s not as far fetched an idea as many . . .

This post is about a 72-hour kit that Matt and I put together with things we had mostly on hand. Some of you may have read the MRE article . . .

Dry bags are useful for those that are concerned about keeping gear as dry and protected as possible under very wet conditions. This article is going to cover a variety . . .

Recently I acquired a few pieces of small gear and thought I might review them. I do like flashlights and radios!

The flashlight was sent to me for an honest . . .

Leatherman is a brand I have carried perhaps more than any other brand of knife due to my enthusiasm for the classic multitool. My foray into the world of Leatherman . . .

The right tent depends on your needs. Plenty of people that spend a lot of time outdoors have more than one tent. I am going to categorize tents my purpose . . .

Coghlan’s is a brand that is found at many different camping stores from campgrounds to Wal-Mart. They have been around a long time and produce a variety of . . .

The Boker Kalashnikov automatic knife is an amazing tool at a very fair price. I can be a bit of a knife snob at times, but Boker has always been . . .

When it comes to understanding electricity, my mind tends to blank out when it gets to the point where I have to determine volts, amps, amp-hours, voltage under load . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

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 . . .

If your property is directly assaulted by a cataclysmic disaster or by an overwhelming force of people looking to do harm, you may need to leave. It’s not to . . .

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 . . .

The type of radio that is best for you during an emergency is going to depend on your own unique set of circumstances. After all, a tool is only an . . .

A gas mask is something I have been meaning to add to my preps for quite some time. To be honest, I was at a loss what mask to trust . . .

Camping is an act that’s cool in and of itself — but who says you can’t add a few accessories to the mix to make your outdoor adventures even . . .

Over the last few years, I have tried out some Jackery products. Overall I have been impressed with the quality of the power centers and the convenience offered by their . . .

The art of whittling requires a good
knife. When I was a little girl, whittling is mostly what I used my
knife for. I wore blisters on my fingers whittling . . .

When I first wrote this article, it was right after Parkland. Although I knew that many parents were exploring this topic, I had no idea how many emails, stories, etc . . .

With so many different emergency radios out there it can be challenging to decide on what brand to trust. Kaito is a company that has been in the survival radio . . .

Almost all the big knife makers have at least one version of the neck knife. Some might ask why would you want to carry a knife around your neck when . . .

The tomahawk is a very old weapon and tool. So many people like to have a hatchet in the woods but don’t consider a tomahawk for survival or bushcraft . . .

I am a prepper. I used to hide it but now its how I make a living and I am proud of it.

Every so often I wake up in . . .

Learning how to start a fire using different methods is an extremely useful and inexpensive skill to hone. In this post, I am going to explore the world of ferro . . .

The gentle rocking of waves nudges you awake to the smell of salt air at precisely the hour you intended to wake. As you brew the morning coffee on your . . .

When I first heard the term ceramic knife I will admit that I pictured a knife shattering with very little effort.

There are multiple reasons why someone may choose a . . .

Magnifying glasses and mirrors can make a difference during a long emergency.  I started thinking of a few uses and that led me to believe that everyone should have . . .

Just because you have never been in a riot yourself or you don’t plan on it, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be prepared. Sometimes things happen that . . .