Survival Gear

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 . . .

Matt and I both grew
up in homes where getting the woodstove going and keeping it going
was necessary to stay warm. When my Dad and I lived in the . . .

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 . . .

Matt and I have gone through a lot of boots over the years. Some have been surprisingly high quality for the money while others have disintegrated in 6 months. Our . . .

“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 . . .

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 . . .

I am often skeptical
of gadgets that offer to do a lot of different tasks. All too often
either the gadget or tool is made cheaply or just doesn’t . . .

The tear in my hip waders looked small and insignificant. I told my father that I would use them anyway. It was opening day of trout season for God’s . . .

This Lifestraw seems slimmer than others I have owned and features a handy cord for around your neck to prevent dropping it in contaminated water sources.

I also noticed that . . .

A good knife is a welcome gift for a lot of people, regardless if
they are a prepper or not. I wanted to take some time this holiday
season to . . .

Many preppers keep dedicated bug-out vehicles in the form of trucks and SUVs with equipment and supplies. If you’ve got a family that you need to look out . . .

Having good clean
water no matter where you are is essential. While there are a lot of
water filters to choose from, not all of them are convenient to use . . .

I love a good compression sack because it allows me to save on space in my bag and provides some waterproof protection for my sleeping bag.

I have a mid . . .

One thing that has been instilled in me
since I was a very small kid is the importance of socks and dry ones
at that. You never had to tell . . .

This review was conducted by an 8-year-old at play. Sure, I could have used it myself and got the gist of this interesting water bottle that is designed . . .

The leaves fall and the weather turns frightful outside but we still have to head out in it. It might only be for a few minutes at a time but . . .

There are many different ropes, cordage, quick links, and carabiners that you should consider keeping on hand. Over the years Matt and I have found that having the right type . . .

Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2019

A good wool blanket is hard to beat in an emergency situation. They are also very nice to . . .

Choosing a sleeping bag for your bug out bag is important. There are some basic factors to consider in order to make the best choice. There is no perfect bag . . .

It’s important for preppers to learn to deal with injuries that are more than your average scrape. You should be prepared to provide yourself or your loved ones medical . . .

“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 . . .

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 . . .