equipment for surviving hostile environments
Metro-dwellers need to prepare for a special set of emergency situations to deal with traffic congestion and population density. While rural residents are more likely to hunker down and stay put in a major emergency, urban and suburban residents who…
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…
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…
The 1% are becoming concerned about societal breakdown due to economic decline or collapse. In a recent article at Marotta Wealth Management, David Marotta advises his wealthy clients to be like a survivalist and get a bug out bag. The…
This is part 2 of the Survival Cache series. Part 1 covered the suggested packing list for a survival cache. Read Part 1. A survival cache doesn’t necessarily have to be buried in the ground. You can stow a supply…
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…
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…
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…