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…
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 work…
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….
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 for, this…
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 for kids….
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…
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…