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The Ultimate Grayl Water Bottle Review

Whether you're trying to make the most of a s**t hits the fan (SHTF) scenario or you're simply looking to do some backcountry exploration, you don't have time to mess around with sketchy water ...

Survival Summit Review

Do you have the skills it takes to survive in the wilderness? Could you survive a SHTF situation on nothing but foraged greens, small game meat, and river water? Most people live in a state of ...

Best Concealed Carry Purses and Reviews

My earliest recollections of seeing a female carrying a gun was on the 1960s sitcom, "F Troop" where the beautiful sharpshooter "Wrangler Jane" confidently wore a pistol slung around her hips. As a ...

Thinking About an Earthship? (Pros and Cons)

EarthShips. Maybe you saw a picture of one on Pinterest or Instagram. Perhaps, you were Googling off-the-grid housing. Maybe you started at tiny houses and ended on the other end of the spectrum. ...

Bedol Water Clock

I recently moved to the land of hurricanes (aka Florida), and while unpacking, found my trusty old Bedol water clock. I have had this thing for what seems like a decade - although I'm guessing it's ...

Best Portable Wood Burning Fire Pits and Reviews

As an open house junkie, I get to see a lot of really cool places. I was recently treated to a lovely scene: a beautiful setting in the country, with comfortable outdoor seats circled around a ...

Coronavirus Preparation: a Different Point of View

Before we begin this post, please note that we are not health professionals and we recommend the official World Health Organiztion's (WHO) or official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

About Emergency Portable Generators for Home Use

An emergency portable generator for home use is probably one of the most important investments you can make when it comes to being prepared for the unexpected. While some homes now have whole-house ...

An Unexpected Storm Reveals Our Priorities

I have to say that one of the things I appreciate most about modern living is the ability to flush a toilet. I was just reminded about this when we regained power after a big wind storm knocked out ...

Is Kelly Kettle the Best Hobo Stove? | Kelly Kettle Review

Have you ever heard of a "hobo stove?" Well, we are loving the Kelly Kettle, a "hobo stove" of sorts that's brought to us by Sagan Life. We'll get into the review of this very cool stove in a minute. ...

5 Best Bear Sprays | Bear Spray Reviews

Bears are some of the most magnificent creatures to see -- as long as you're appropriately far away, of course. When you're backpacking or hiking in an area inhabited by black bears or grizzlies, ...

Bear Proofing: Go Beyond Hiding the “Pic-a-Nic” Baskets

Yikes, a Bear, not Yogi, has Visited Your Property or Campsite! What Now?You have been hyper-vigilant about bear proofing your home and property. Trash cans are kept inside the garage. Pets are fed ...

Sagan Life Water Filters | AquaBrick XStream Reviews

Water is one of the most precious resources for not only the human body but the Earth as a whole. The human body composition is over 60% water, and it is vitally important that we consume water in ...

Best Fixed Blade Survival Knives and Knife Reviews

Today we're going to talk about the best survival knives you can buy for under $200. Why not "under $100?" Frankly, we aren't impressed with as many of the knives under only $100. Fortunately, there ...

BattlBox Review

What, Me Worry? I was never the type of person to worry about what could happen. Holed up at my day job half of the time, I had no reason to believe that there would be any serious emergencies to ...

Foods with a Long Shelf Life

Shelf-Stable Foods - Beyond Rice and Beans You never know when a natural disaster could hit or when another war emergency could threaten all of humanity. That’s why it’s especially important to ...

MyMedic Review of One Excellent First Aid Kit

Tips for New Preppers

How to Purify Water

How to Make a Fish Trap

This is a fun project to do with the kids (while also learning a great survival skill!) We're going to share with you a bunch of videos we have found about how to make a fish trap - and this one is ...