Preppers are known for owning tools and supplies. With a laser rangefinder, you have in your possession a tool with immense benefits. This tool is quite complex to use and will require a little learning curve to master properly. With an instrument this complex, it’s only ideal that […]
I was so grateful for the well-constructed zippers, as I successfully fit 30 lbs worth of essential survival items in my bug out bag. Having a backpack and sleeping bag for each member of your family can make storage space an issue. Many sleeping bags are so bulky that the […]
The idea of escaping technology, even for a couple of days, is on the minds of more and more people nowadays. We have suffered for almost two years from a pandemic that kept us indoors, either out of fear or quarantine. As such, it’s clear why quite a […]
10 First Aid Tools to Consider 1. Pulse Oximeter A pulse oximeter is a small digital device that clips onto a finger and measures blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate within seconds. During respiratory illnesses, high stress events, or infections, monitoring oxygen levels can provide valuable insight into […]
Are you at risk? Accidental shootings occur and are unfortunate. And they come with deadly consequences. Of the near 40,000 deaths that have occurred in the previous year, about 500 of these deaths were due to accidental shootings. Owning a firearm for the purpose of hunting, target shooting, […]
With all that’s happening in our world — from an unstable economy and political upheaval to natural disasters — you may have asked yourself, “Should I take a wilderness survival course?” While courses like this aren’t for everyone, knowing how to survive in trying times is a must. […]
Does food take up a majority portion of real estate in your bug out bag? If you have packed three to four days’ worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner – Awesome Job! That being said, you probably have little room left after packing other emergency supplies. What if […]
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and just about anything else mother nature can throw at you requires a good emergency plan to be in place. In fact, it requires a preparedness kit that is full of all the necessities needed to take on any emergency. While the old standby items […]
I have a couple of portable camping stoves but did not have a stove in my bug out bag. There are several reasons for this: portable stoves are usually bulky, they weigh more than is practical to carry long distances, I typically don’t feel comfortable carrying a combustible […]
Although it’s a very popular hobby, hiking and backpacking can actually be a pretty dangerous game. You’re putting yourself at risk going out there into the wild and potentially encountering things like dangerous animals and rocky terrains. If you’re careful about it when you’re starting out though, you […]