In our calorie counting society, it might seem silly to be considering making, storing, or carrying something like high-calorie survival food bars. However, in an outdoor adventure or emergency, these bars are a great way to stay fueled. What Are Survival Food Bars Survival food bars can be both made at home and bought. They …
When bugging out, there are several different bug out vehicles to choose from and survival campers are a great on-the-go survival option. Whether you need them for winter camping, backcountry camping, or other types of camping, with plenty of storage available, survival campers are essential to make sure that you have what you need when …
In a camping or survival situation, needing to start a fire with wet wood can be a bit of a nightmare. However, in urgent situations where your surrounding environment is wet and potentially cool, it’s important to be able to get that life-saving warmth going. Can You Start A Fire With Wet Wood? The short …
Starting a fire with a magnifying glass is essential for survivalists or avid outdoorsmen. Why a magnifying glass? It works as an excellent substitute for starting fires in the absence of matches or a lighter. When you’ve exhausted your lighter fuel and matches and your fire steel is worn down, a magnifying glass could be the …
No matter your life situation or where you live in the world, it’s essential to have survival kits at your disposal. No one can predict when a disaster will strike or what it will look like. Staying prepared for every situation is an essential part of being a responsible adult. In this article, we will …
The need for survival books. Our survival instinct kicks in when we face an emergency or disaster, whether in an urban setting or the wilderness. However, our modern lifestyles barely equip us with the skills to take the steps to ensure our survival. The good news is that survival skills are not usually that hard …
Ice formation may seem harmless when the winter months roll around. Especially if you typically enjoy fun activities on the ice, such as ice skating, ice fishing, hockey, or cross-country skiing. With that said, unless the ice is thick enough to handle the weight on top of it, you will be at risk of falling …
How can you be ready for when SHTF if you don’t have a prepper checklist? There are basic prepping supplies that everyone should have on hand for when times get tough. Our preppers list is going to cover everything you need to stay safe, healthy, and secure while surviving a crisis situation. We’re covering everything …
Simple and straightforward, the Cocoon Sleeping Bag Hood Pillow is one of the best camping pillows on a budget. Although it`s not designed specifically with wilderness survival in mind, it does make a good survival pillow for survivalists and preppers to stow in their bug-out bags or bug-out shelters. But, because most of those interested …
I`ve used the Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 32 extensively over the past few months, including in nighttime temperatures down to 32°F. Although it`s far from the best sleeping bag for survival, it`s a solid option for anyone looking for an extremely lightweight sleeping bag that packs down very small. Because we focus on survivalism and prepping here …
A pillow is far from a necessity for your survival kit. But that doesn`t mean it`s not a nice addition. Although balling up a jacket is a semi-comfortable alternative, nothing beats sleeping with an actual pillow in the wilderness. At just 3 ounces packed, the Snugpak Basecamp Ops Air Pillow provides a whole lot of …
Is the Snugpak Jungle Bag the best sleeping bag for survival? Well, as all experienced preppers know, there is no one best survival sleeping bag. The best option for you depends on your personal needs and preferences. That said, the Snugpak Jungle Bag is a highly versatile survival blanket perfectly suited for prolonged travel in …
I`ll cut right to the chase the Snugpak Ionosphere One Person Tent is currently my favorite survival tent for emergency situations. Why do I like it so much? Not only is the Ionosphere lightweight and very compact, but it`s also easy to set up, surprisingly spacious for its low profile, and extremely durable. All of …
Have you heard the term bug-out bag before? If not, get ready for our crash course on buying and packing the best survival backpack. It’s easy to dismiss survival backpacks as excessive-preparedness for people who fear a zombie apocalypse. But with climate change, worldwide pandemics, and frequent extreme weather events, everyone should take disaster preparedness …
How to Tie a Snake Knot Step 1: Find the center of the line and fold it in half. Step 2: Form a loop on the right side, near the centerfold with the working line on top. Step 3: Feed the working line on the left through the loop from behind. Step 4: Run the …