As the weather warms up, it is time to think about heading outside and getting all of your gear together for recreational activities. Spring and summer weather provide the perfect opportunities for all kinds of outdoor pursuits like camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing, kayaking, and much more. However, let’s face it. Purchasing gear for outdoor activities …
Category: Survival Gear
3 Essential Items You Probably Overlooked in Your Bug Out Bag
We’ve covered Bug Out Bags (BOB) quite a few times in the past, but most of these lists tend to go over the basics and tend to miss the more nuanced items you should have in your bag. Sure you know about a survival knife, food, and water, but what about a way to dig …
Using Avalanche Safety Gear
Heading outside to the backcountry is becoming ever more popular as a way to enjoy the winter. More and more people are discovering the joys of skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or just playing in the snow far from civilization. Despite the advantages of being out in the backcountry for outdoor recreation, there are several hazards that …
Best Solar-Powered Products
Solar-powered products are certainly some of the most eco-friendly, sustainable forms of power, well, ever, and are always worth the investment. Whether you use solar items at home, while camping, or in your RV, they’re great to have on hand! Let’s look at some of the best solar-powered products out there and what makes them …
Instafire is the Perfect Fire Starter
Instafire is the perfect fire starter. InstaFire is composed of recycled wood, inert minerals and shielded with a patented blend of paraffin which makes InstaFire inherently safe. It burns easily in wind and rain. Unlike similar products, Instafire does not contain any harmful chemicals or vapors so it burns green. It is lightweight and stores very well. …
Paracord 550: Household and Survival Uses
Paracord is an excellent resource in preparing for personal survival. In this post I will discuss what paracord is, where it came from, and how multiple ways it can help you help yourself. Paracord was originally used as parachute cord for the airborne soldiers during World War II. Once on the ground soldiers found paracord …
5 Basic Knots Everyone Should Know How to Tie
Basic Knots. Some things in life never get old, even after many centuries there are basic knots everyone should know today. Knotsmanship is not only for sailors and boy scouts, it is a valuable skill that is essential for mountain climbers, securing items in the back of a truck or on top of a vehicle. And …
Humless Tactical Flashlight Review
Humless Tactical flashlight Review. Imagine the power is out in your home, or your tire has gone flat and it is dark outside, or you are out camping and at midnight and one of your kids has to use the bathroom. What do you do? You reach for your flashlight. We all have one tucked away …
Survival Gear Must Have Items
Survival Gear Must Haves. If you are looking for gear to survive, there are definitely items that should be on your must have survival gear checklist. These include things you use to pack, along with a bag that carries all your critical supplies. Many situations in the space of a relatively short period of time …
A Look At 5 of the Best Handguns For The Average Person
Best Handguns. There are a few guns on the market that have rated high in customer reviews. We wanted to put a list together of guns that are highly rated and could be a great fit for the average person. There are many things you might want to consider when purchasing a firearm that are …