Survival Gear

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 . . .

Wool blankets have a long history that can be difficult to trace. However, for many people, especially in North America, the idea of a wool blanket may bring images of . . .

When it comes to skinning and butchering game and livestock, not all knives are up to the task. While the impression may be that someone can do everything with a . . .

The Garden Tower was sent to us for an honest review. I have been late in reviewing it because my growing season was cut short last year due to a . . .

This really is just a list of the power tools that we use the most often in the course of maintaining our little 12 acre farm, vineyard and household.  If . . .

When it comes down to getting things cleaned up, you need a vacuum cleaner that can take care of business. Over the years I have bought a myriad of what . . .

I admit to having a fondness for the old fashioned. I’m sure a lot of other preppers do too, and it certainly makes it easier to plan for emergencies . . .

The tanto blade was popularized by Cold Steel in the 1970s. It is based on Japanese design that has stood the test of time in terms of reliability and strength . . .

Editor’s Note: This resource has been revised and updated for 2019.

Composting toilets are not for everyone but they do have their place in off-grid living under some . . .

The American Civil War remains the bloodiest conflict ever fought by the United States, with a death toll exceeding all other US fought wars combined. Today, the embers of that . . .

Editor’s Note: This resource has been revised and updated for 2019.

There is a whole world of multi tools out there to choose from. Before you go shopping there . . .