A bug out bag is one of the first things a new prepper tackles — and for good reason. The bug out bag (a.k.a bugout bag, BOB, get out of dodge bag, ready bag, 72-hour bag) is your go-to item in the event of an emergency evacuation of any kind. It is generally recommended …
This is Part 1 of a series. Read Part 2 — 7 Survival Cache Containers. A survival cache (pronounced “cash”) is a supply of goods hidden away for emergencies. When preparing a survival cache, you need to consider the following factors: What to store What to store it in Where and how to hide it …
Today Jack Phoenix shows you another great piece of survival gear: The Solo Stove. Watch Jack demonstrate this handy little camp stove in this next episode of Doomsday Survival Skills. How the Solo Stove Works The double-wall design of the stove allows it to channel air through the intake holes on the bottom of the …
Thanks to an SNO reader for another excellent recommendation. The Firebox camp stove allows you to burn almost any fuel source, anywhere. It’s great for camping, or any survival situation that you may find yourself in. A little on the heavy side, you might want to go ahead and keep your Firebox at your …
The Kelly Kettle is an efficient, portable, light camp stove for boiling water or heating food in the outdoors. It’s smart design ensures that you get maximum efficiency to boil water quickly, even in windy conditions. All in all, the Kelly Kettle is a great survival camp stove for you to carry in your bugout bag, or to store at …
The Warbonnet Blackbird is not just a hammock; it’s fast becoming my favorite portable shelter. (More about emergency shelters). I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have lots of experience with hammocks, aside from the kind that hangs in the sand pit next to my herb garden. But when I discovered that a …
If done right, a survival kit is one of the easiest ways to make sure you’re prepared for an unexpected over-nighter in the wild. Properly designing, stocking, and maintaining your survival kit is not only good insurance against the unexpected, it’s also fun for the whole family, and it teaches the kids — in a …
I’ve been investigating emergency lighting options for some time, and recently I found a really good one in my mailbox. The geniuses at UVPaqlite sent me two glow-in-the-dark items — a pad and a tube. These amazing emergency lights use no batteries, glow all night, and are reusable for a lifetime. Try that with candles, oil …
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Don’t take a knife to a gunfight, but in daily application a good knife is a more important survival tool than a gun, so choose it well. We’re not talking about combat situations; we’re talking about the daily grind of providing shelter and food, and manipulating the raw materials in your environment. Sure, carry a …
A water bottle with a built-in filter is ideal for survival situations, and an essential part of your emergency preparedness plan. Watch the video for a demonstration of the Sport Berkey filtration bottle. The Sport Berkey is good for emergencies and every day use Add it to your everyday carry bag and you can stop …
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