Survival tools and gear that will get you the most bang for your buck. our personal reviews and recommendations.
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
Many preppers worry about what they will do in a survival situation, be it long-term or short-term, when the power is out. We are so dependent upon electricity for so much that things will start to go sideways fast when it is unavailable. When the light switches don’t produce any light and the outlets don’t … Read more
I like to think that as preppers most of us are already pretty prepared, materially. But I know that in reality some people are new to the lifestyle, and others are just procrastinators. Still others might be rebuilding after the use or loss of their supplies that they spent so long accumulating. What matters is … Read more
Being prepared means acquiring a certain amount of gear. But all of this gear that we buy as preppers gets expensive, and quickly! Tools, weapons, equipment, shelter supplies, clothing- it adds up fast and you could be looking at a small mountain of debt if you are buying high-end gear brand new from your local … Read more
If you’ve been around prepping for any length of time, there’s little doubt you’ve been sucked into a big conversation about gear. One of my most favorite conversations that preppers have is about knives. Knives are invaluable to preppers, being tools that we take everywhere, do everything with and never go without. Particular knives that … Read more
When you discuss knives – especially tactical and/or survival knives – there is always the possibility that the subject of self-defense will come up. When it does come up, it often seems like the people having the discussion don’t really distinguish between survival knives and combat/fighting knives. What’s the difference between a survival knife and … Read more