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 sake….
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 for, this…
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…
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…
A good wool blanket is hard to beat in an emergency situation. They are also very nice to have during the cool months and evenings. At night, they can actually…
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 care…
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 where…
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…
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…
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 budget-priced camping…
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 and…
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 some…
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 investment. We…
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…