Designing A Winter Emergency Kit For Your Car
Driving conditions in the winter can deteriorate quickly. If you live in a climate with harsh winters, then you may be very experienced. Regardless of how well prepared you think … Read More
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Welcome to our guide to the best survival gear planning and reviews. With so much to choose from out there it can be hard to decide just what you need to make it through those hard times. From finding the best multi tool to putting together your bug out bag, you will find what you need to get started and expand your preps right here!
Don’t forget to read up what clothing and footwear you need to consider to get through in your unique climate and be sure to brush up on the current offerings of personal water filters out there that can provide thousands of gallons of lifesaving water for you and your family.
Tools & Weapons
Having the right tools and also being prepared to defend yourself and your family are important. From the best multi tool to picking out a non lethal weapon, you will find something to suit your situation in these posts.
Best Non Lethal Weapons for the Prepared Individual
The Best Pepper Spray to Keep With You
Best EDC Knives – Top Prepping and Survival Knives for 2018
Best Multi Tools for the Equipped Prepper
Best Emergency Window Breakers for the Unexpected
FiveJoy J2 Entrenching Survival Shovel Review – Hands On Testing
Review: Learn About Wiebe Specialty Skinning Knives
Fire & Cooking
Not everyone is used to cooking very often or even having to get a fire going. Our guide to rocket stoves and our post on firestarters is a good way to get started.
The Ultimate Guide to Cast Iron Skillets & Cookware
Best Easy To Use Fire Starters
How to Use the Amazing Solo Stove
Best Rocket Stoves To Make Yourself Or Purchase
Clothing & Footwear
Just because clothing and footwear is plentiful now doesn’t mean it will be in a long emergency. Having the right clothing for your climate and for different seasons is crucial regardless if you are planning on staying in place or bugging out.
Best Clothing To Have On Hand For SHTF
General & Misc
Survival Gear Checklist – 27+ Items to Get You Started
VSSL Supplies Review & First Aid Canister Kits Review: Cleverly Designed for Peace of Mind
LuminAID Packlite Max Review – Hands-on with this Solar Lantern Charger
Water Filtration
A lightweight and portable filter is something everyone should have. Our guides can help you find the right ones.
The Ultimate Guide To The Best Survival Water Filters
Sawyer Mini Alternatives – Why Does Everyone Love the Sawyer Mini?
Bug Out & EDC Bags
Creating a bug out bag is one of the first things a lot of preppers do. There are a lot of pre put together options you can buy to get started and then add on to or you can budget a little at a time and build your own custom bag.
We can also show you how to put together an every day carry bag that can help out if you find yourself in a situation on your commute, at work, or running errands.
Best Pre Made Bug Out Bags & DIY Options
How To Build Your Own Perfect Bug Out Bag
How to Test Your Ability to Carry a Bug Out Bag
Best Practices: The Every Day Carry Bag aka EDC
Gas Masks & Biological Defense
Do you have a gas mask? If not you should consider having at least a breathing mask for protection against airborne pathogens and biological weapons. Our guide to the best gas masks offers a lot of approachable options.
The Best Gas Masks for Preppers and What to Look For
Product Review: EnviroKlenz® Breathing Mask for Pollution and VOC’s
Other Resources
Backdoor Survival Interviews Emergency Essentials
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Best Boots For Preppers
Editors Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2018. Footwear is a critical part of prepping. Without the right shoes, bugging out is not going to be possible. … Read More
Exploring The Bowie Knife: 12 Examples Of The World’s Most Famous Knife
I always have a bit of a hard time with these best of style articles because there are so many great knives out there and only so much room in … Read More
The Backdoor Survival Holiday Guide 2018
The holidays are upon us, and that means that the time has come to start thinking about what we want to give to others. In some ways, I struggle with … Read More
Winter Clothing Preparation For The Whole Family
It’s starting to get a bit chillier outside. Stepping out in the morning on our mountain shows that Fall is firmly in place and frosts are going to start falling. … Read More
A Review of the Boker Kalashnikov Automatic Knife
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 … Read More
Best Hatchets and Axes for Preppers
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for fall 2018. Having a functional and reliable hatchet and ax is a must for any well-prepared person. Hatchets and axes … Read More
Choosing The Right Water Bottle
There are a lot of water bottles to choose from, and a lot of them are well made, but there are also some that are real garbage. I have attempted … Read More
The Many Uses Of Tarps For Survival and Prepping
Tarps are one of the most versatile things out there. Everyone should have a few tarps as part of their preps. The smaller sizes are of course lighter and easy … Read More
Fire Starters: What You Need To Know About The Different Tools & Methods
I have tested out some firestarters over the last year. This combined with my past knowledge has made me realize that firestarters are a topic that receives some attention but … Read More
The Best Hand Crank Flashlights
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition from earlier in 2018. Hand-cranked flashlights offer light and other functions when out on the trail or during a survival situation. … Read More
A Review Of The Camp Chef Pro 60 X Two Burner Stove, Grill Box, and Griddle
Camp Chef sent me a bit of gear to test, and I have been impressed with the quality and value you get. For this review we are testing … Read More