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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
First of all, I need to tell you that my experience stems from years of growing garlic in northern New England. So, if you live in different regions of the country, I’ll point out some resources that ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When you’re in a survival situation, water can be hard to come by. That’s because you simply can’t walk up to a pond or stream and start drinking. This will most likely make you sick. You need ...
When it comes to figuring out the best emergency foods to stock up on these days, it pays to note that freeze dried and other emergency foods have really come a long way in recent years. One ...
As I type these words, hurricane season has officially begun here in the United States. Hurricane season typically lasts from June 1st to November 30th although there is no telling when a storm ...
I’m a first believer that knowledge is the key to survival. The more you know, the more likely you are to live. For this reason, I’ve put together a list of the best survival books that I know. By no ...
