Anyone who has ever tried to put together a survival kit or cache knows there is at least one commonality – it is difficult to make sure you have all you need. Even if money is no object, the chances of you not overlooking some vital survival supply or equipment is almost “none.” This is…

One truism about building a survival kit is that you will not think of everything; another is that survival kits, properly done, can get very expensive. Fortunately, there are dozens of items that can be had for mere dollars that also play a vital role in a fully prepared survival kit. They are also usually…

If you’ve been a camper and hiker for a while or a regular outdoorsman for years you can easily laugh at any new gadget that comes out on Kickstarter, hoping to get funded. After all, you’ve been out there for months or ages and never needed any of that new-fangled stuff! Yet, we believe anything…

If you don’t already have a bug out bag or two stuffed with the essentials you need, it may be time to look for a bug out bag or backpack that exceeds your needs. Ideally, you’ll select a bag that will store everything you need and still be comfortable enough to carry. It should also…

  Think of this scenario: The SHTF and nearly everyone around you is unprepared. You, of course, knew what you were doing early on and, with steaks, hot dogs, and burgers ready for the grill you invite some pals over for a big “end of days” party! They think you are awesome! But then, you suddenly…

As the public has become more aware of concerns regarding the medical industry, specifically, the types of medications pharmaceutical companies push for profit, natural remedies for common illnesses have gained popularity. Let’s face it. If you could take something that was just as effective as a pharmacy product, but all natural, that would be a good…

  When the “end of days” arrives there is going to be a lot of chaos and panic. People will be doing things they, as rational beings, would never normally do but – in the aftermath – there will be calm, houses will be vacated and cars will be abandoned, and rummaging will begin. While…

  Anyone who has a bad back but still loves the great outdoors – and camps – knows the agony of lying flat on the ground to sleep. It really doesn’t matter how thick your sleeping bag is. You always awaken in the morning feeling like a herd of angry rhinos trampled over you during the night.…

After the SHTF things are going to be up in the air for a while. Money will still be taken for a while but eventually, those papers and coins will be worthless. When you are having an economic collapse, when a hundred dollar bill may buy you a loaf a bread, you know you will…

When the SHTF we are going to have to learn to do without a lot of things. That is no a revelation to any of us who have been prepping or reading up on various scenarios. We’ve already done a great deal of wilderness training, have gone without electricity, and have cartons of fresh water…

Think of all the things you need to siphon from day to day during the future when a chaos situation erupts. Water, gasoline, and bleach just to name a few. Then think about living in a world where you will have to siphon these liquids manually, without the aid of conventional or electrified devices. It’s not exactly…

If you’ve been at the “survival game” long enough you probably already know how to camp out in the rain. Still there is always room for improvement and, honestly, new things are coming out all of the time to improve the life of a hiker and camper. How often have we seen videos of outdoorsmen,…

Every serious prepper needs to make a bug out bag for emergency situations like wildfires, hurricanes, or other unforeseen disasters. What you decide to stuff in your bag is up to you, however, there are some must-haves that everyone should have including non-perishable foods, water bottles, and a first-aid kit. That said, there is so…