I get emails and comments saying I’m a fake prepper because I’m on Facebook. I am not making this up. Their argument is that having a Facebook account is such a violation of OPSEC that no one can be a prepper and have a Facebook account. But consider the flip side of their question: Should …
For the urban prepper who doesn’t want a tactical pack, the Athabasca 24from Granite Gear is an amazing find. It’s a small pack built like a large one, so it will carry a heavy load comfortably, but it also has all the features of a technical hiker. The result is the ideal urban everyday carry …
By some estimates,* 3 million Americans consider themselves “preppers,” and Joel Skousen estimates that for every one prepping, ten are thinking about it. If you’re one of those ten, you need to avoid these common mistakes I’ve seen new preppers make (and admittedly some of which I’ve made myself). (*The estimates I have are based …
I am very pleased to bring you the opportunity to win these prizes. I’m not offering just whatever I could find; I’m offering stuff I have tested and found useful enough to add to my personal kit, and I’m very picky. I personally vouch for the utility and quality of these products — or I …
I love my Warbonnet Blackbird hammock (video), but for bugging out I need a tent. Sure, with a hammock you don’t need flat ground. Sure, you can hang it in a thicket. Sure, it is far and away the most comfortable way to sleep in the bush. But the problem with a hammock, as I …
Everyday Carry refers to the small survival kit you carry every day, everywhere. For some people, keeping a pack at all times is just too much of a pain. Fortunately, there is a great solution — pocket carry, or pocket EDC. If you don’t want to carry any kind of pack, you have options. Cargo …
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While filming a segment of Survival Tips in a bamboo patch I got into a chigger nest. Take a look at all those chiggers on my pants! There were dozens of them, but I took care of it with some common rubbing alcohol. You can also use turpentine or petroleum products, but don’t dance with …
I’ve been prepping most of my life, and to this day I’m constantly revising and improving my plans. Lately, I have rediscovered an interest in natural fiber clothing for outdoor activities and bushcraft. I didn’t originate this idea; in my dealings with hunters, hill people, technical climbers, dog-sledders, and so on, I’ve seen a trend …