The gear you collect can save your life. Knowing what to buy and what not to get is an important part of being a prepper. Our articles show you the best gear that’s really worth having. We show you some unique gear that you wouldn’t see elsewhere and show you how to use time tested tools with helpful pictures and videos.
A major nationwide catastrophe could be right around the corner or years away, the timing is ambiguous but the preparation should not be. Editors note: In this sponsored post, we cover so-called doomsday preppers (i.e. very well prepared preppers) and go over a few SHTF situations. We talk about if you should prep, the basics […]
The Official 2018 Bug Out Bag Checklist. See our top picks for over 100+ reviewed items! Knives, fire starters, filters, shelters, backpacks, and more… It’s that time of the year again. Our official 2018 Bug Out Bag (BOB) checklist is here. We’ve reviewed thousands of items, threw out all the junk, and kept the best. In […]
By removing these 10 items from your survival bug out bag, you will have a lighter, easier to carry backpack for when the SHTF. When I posted the article 2017 Bug Out Baby Checklist, I had numerous people ask how in the world they were supposed to fit every item on the list in their […]
Use these checklists and recommendations to be prepared for at least three days. Everything you need to be prepared at home, on the go, and at work. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, should have on hand enough food, water, and other supplies to last for at least three days (a.k.a. 72- hour emergency kits), […]
Don’t make these common mistakes when starting your survival bug out bag or BOB for short. We have some suggestions that can help you. A bug out bag or BOB for short is basically the items you need to make it through the next 72 hours when disaster strikes. We have already went over what […]
Get your homestead ready for the cold, harsh temperatures and snowy weather this winter with these 5 things you need to do now. While some of us are busy dealing with warm weather and tropical storms, some of you are already dealing with some snow and cold weather. Man am I envious! It’s still in […]
Sometimes it’s okay to buy cheap survival gear, and sometimes you definitely shouldn’t. These five very important items should NEVER be bought cheap. We prep so that we can count on our gear to get us through any situation that life might throw at us. Power outage, natural disaster, getting lost on a camping trip, […]
Having a family bug out kit is very important, but what items are often forgotten to add for the kids? We have the answers for you & your family. Prepping for kids is a challenge. You want them to understand that IF the SHTF you want to be prepared, but you don’t want to scare […]
7Cr17MOV is a popular steel used to make budget survival knives that are worth having. Learn how to spot a good budget knife and avoid the junk. Great knives are great not because of the logo on the side, but rather because of what they are made of, how they are tempered, and the care […]
Small survival kits are perfect for emergencies because you can carry them with you anywhere. Today we feature the classic Altoids survival kit. You might be a seasoned veteran when it comes to survival and prepping or you might have just fallen in love with the craft. In either case, it’s surprising how having a […]
Make sure these 7 survival essentials are in every kit you create. These are just the essentials and recommended necessities to make SHTF life easier. Life is a journey with lots of ups and downs. While enjoying good times, you hardly think of the situations that might give you troubles. Some of the most common examples […]
The official 2017 Bug Out Bag Checklist. Be prepared for anything that comes your way in 2017 with a fully equipped Bug Out Bag. See our top picks… If you’re prepping for a long term event or think you might have to evacuate your home one day, you need a bug out bag ready to go. Without […]
Is a slingshot right for your preps? Learn why and see how to use a slingshot for survival, hunting (small and large game!), fishing, and as a weapon. When you think of survival weapons you probably don’t immediately think of slingshots. In fact, when you think of slingshots, you probably imagine Bart Simpson causing havoc in his […]
Does your water filter really clean contaminated water? Probably not. Learn why, and see how we remove these dangerous chemicals and heavy metals. Confusion is a good thing: you know you have a problem and you try to fix it. But there’s one thing in the preparedness community that many aren’t even aware of: that not all water purification […]
If you don’t have much cash to spare, this guide to low cost survival and prepping gear will buff up your stockpile for much less than you ever thought. Sponsored Post Does this sound like you? I want to be more prepared, but unfortunately prepping isn’t free or usually all that cheap. After the bills are paid […]