Survival tools and gear that will get you the most bang for your buck. our personal reviews and recommendations.
There’s hardly any lighter that is more iconic, or ubiquitous, than the humble Bic. Seemingly sold by the billions and found everywhere, there’s not much to these cheap little lighters. They work, and being disposable when they run out of fuel you just throw them away. What could be simpler? But considering that they are … Read more
If you ask any prepper what one tool was that they would never go without, they would probably answer paracord. Cordage is always valued in a survival situation, and many other situations besides, but out of all the kinds of cordage you might have paracord reigns supreme as one of the best all-around choices. It … Read more
As preppers, maintaining your own self-contained methods of long-distance communication is a great idea. When things get really bad, you probably won’t be able to depend on landlines and cell phones, to say nothing of the internet, especially in an emergency situation. However, you will be able to depend on the radio so long as … Read more
Generators are not only vital for providing your own off-grid electricity in long and short-term survival situations, but also for keeping the lights on and your usual appliances and tools running during common power outages. Be it bad weather, a natural disaster, or a society-toppling event, having a generator on hand will be comforting indeed. … Read more
Hikers and outdoorsmen are exposed to some harsh conditions including but not limited to extreme temperatures, submersion in water, and impact damage. The problem with watches is that they’re often very expensive and you don’t always know what you’re getting until you’ve got it. With that in mind, let’s go over some criteria. What do … Read more
There has been a rising interest in tactical gear and military surplus among civilians who are interested in the durability and functionality it has to offer. Within the camping and hiking community online a lot of experienced enthusiasts are showcasing how tactical backpacks might have an advantage out in the wilderness as opposed to traditional … Read more
Most preppers are already acquainted with the idea of bugging out in response to major trouble, leaving home and hitting the road in order to survive. But have you considered that trouble may strike when away from home, and that you might need to get home first in order to better prepare for what comes … Read more
I think we have all seen by now just how quickly stores will empty of basic but vital supplies. Food, water, fuel and more will all disappear in an incredibly short period of time. Hopefully, as a prepper, you already have plenty of supplies on hand, and won’t have to endure the mad scramble of … Read more
A big part of getting ready for various survival scenarios is having the right gear and supplies on hand, what you might call material preparation. As all seasoned preppers know, there is a seemingly limitless amount of stuff that we should have on hand to cover our bases against the most likely contingencies. We need … Read more
The age-old question, “Which knife is best?” is answered simply, “It’s the one in your hand.” Having said this, some knives are better than others. As a professional soldier and military contractor, I have carried a number of knives into operations, some have stood the test of time and are featured in this article. Working … Read more