ad banner

Survival Gear

Best Emergency Window Breakers for the Unexpected

Best Emergency Window Breakers for the Unexpected

It’s the last thing you want to think of; losing control of your car and sliding down into an embankment with a splash at the bottom. Freezing water begins to…

Top 14 Best Karambit Knives to Own in 2022

Top 14 Best Karambit Knives to Own in 2022

The Karambit is a style of knife that came into popularity in Indonesia. It is a formidable weapon that was inspired by the claws of tigers. It was popular due…

Boker Kalashnikov Automatic Knife Review

Boker Kalashnikov Automatic Knife Review

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…

How To Make A Rocket Stove From A BBQ Charcoal Chimney Starter

How To Make A Rocket Stove From A BBQ Charcoal Chimney Starter

Matt has some brilliant ideas and this one definitely qualifies. We were perusing the aisles on our big monthly grocery store shopping extravaganza when he saw a BBQ Charcoal starter…

How to Tie A Monkey Fist Knot for Survival

How to Tie A Monkey Fist Knot for Survival

The summer night was fresh and boisterous with the frogs leading its symphony. Maybe I should have paid more attention but I was learning about knots. I was not learning…

Bug Out ATV Vs. Motorcycle For Long Emergencies: Lessons From Venezuela

Bug Out ATV Vs. Motorcycle For Long Emergencies: Lessons From Venezuela

Within the prepping community there seems to be endless debate about too many stuff, ranging from personal defense tools, all the way down to canning or type of livestock to…

Top Solar Oven Designs for Survival

Top Solar Oven Designs for Survival

The first time I did a live podcast I did it on my phone! I shook for most of the conversation because of my nerves. I am sure the sound…

Knives and Blades Every Prepper Should Consider

Knives and Blades Every Prepper Should Consider

The world of knives and blades is vast. One could fill up a whole room with them without even trying. The type of blades that you need depends on your…

The Best Hunting Bow for Survival: Traditional VS Compound

The Best Hunting Bow for Survival: Traditional VS Compound

For two years I would walk out into my backyard, into the cover of some sparse woods, and shoot a recurve bow. I fired hundreds of shots at paper targets…

25 Military Surplus Store Items To Look For

25 Military Surplus Store Items To Look For

I love a good military surplus store and part of that reason is that my Dad and my Uncle often took me to them as a kid. Some of my…

The Best Night Vision Binoculars for Preppers

The Best Night Vision Binoculars for Preppers

The ancient fear of darkness is one of those bits of programming that just won’t go away. There are tons of theories why we might be so scared of that…

The Best Plate Carrier For Your Budget

The Best Plate Carrier For Your Budget

There are a lot of choices when it comes to plate carriers. For those that are unfamiliar with this term, a plate carrier is a tactical garment that is designed…

Slingshots For Hunting and Defense

Slingshots For Hunting and Defense

Some kids have never known the joy of making or using a slingshot. In fact, I bet plenty of parents just avoid buying these types of things. Before the internet…

How to Make a Snare Trap to Catch Food

How to Make a Snare Trap to Catch Food

Hunting makes for better magazine covers. About 2 years ago I came to the realization that trapping was the superior means of land-based survival food procurement. It was a combination…

Designing Bugout Bags for Kids and Teens

Designing Bugout Bags for Kids and Teens

“My legs are so tired. I think you are gonna have to go ahead without me.” Last weekend my son Carter and I were stalking a local thicket for squirrel…

15 Top Tactical Flashlights For 2021

15 Top Tactical Flashlights For 2021

Sometimes the amount of flashlights I see online seems overwhelming. As someone that grew up before the digital age took such a stronghold on things, it is hard for me…