The bug out bag, or BOB… also related to a WEB or VBOB, and sometimes confused for an INCH….is one of the most important assets a prepper has. It’s also where most first time preppers start because it’s th easiest and usually cheapest way to cover your basics. A bug out bag is simply a backpack with the essentials needed to get you from point A to point B safely. It usually has enough supplies to sustain one person for 3 days.
Our in-depth Rolling Fox Tarp Shelter review puts it to the test. We share our findings and compare the competition. Find out if it’s really worth your money. The market is absolutely overloaded with a variety of tarp shelter brands and variations. If you can think if it, it’s practically guaranteed to exist. For good reason too, […]
The official 2017 Bug Out Bag Checklist. Be prepared for anything that comes your way in 2017 with a fully equipped Bug Out Bag. See our top picks… If you’re prepping for a long term event or think you might have to evacuate your home one day, you need a bug out bag ready to go. Without […]
Without delving into the often dangerous Tactical vs Hiking wars, we reviewed the Local Lion 38L hiking back. We were a bit surprised, here’s what we found. Sponsored Post. A good backpack is essential to your survival preps, and if you’re an avid hiker or camper you’ll get use out of one now. There are […]
If you don’t have much cash to spare, this guide to low cost survival and prepping gear will buff up your stockpile for much less than you ever thought. Sponsored Post Does this sound like you? I want to be more prepared, but unfortunately prepping isn’t free or usually all that cheap. After the bills are paid […]
The ultimate guide to choosing food for your bug out bag. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and see what we chose for our own personal BOB’s. Do you like to be hungry? Does a growling stomach and crashing blood sugar inspire you to walk 10 miles with 60lbs on your back? Yeah, […]
Does wasp spray work for self defense? Watch the video below and find out. There’s a myth going around that needs to be addressed. You’ve probably seen it on Facebook or maybe another survival website by now. Survival forums and email chain letters all over suggest packing a can of wasp spray in your BOB or home for […]
The official 2016 Bug Out Bag Checklist. Survive 2016 with a fully equipped bug out bag, see our top picks and most reviewed items for your BOB. A bug out bag is designed to get you out of an emergency situation, get you to your bug out location, and typically allow you to survive for up to 3 […]
When severe weather hits there is absolutely no time to go to the store for supplies, so it is important that you build you & your family an emergency kit right now. Hurricane season is the perfect time to check your preps. Take a few minutes to prepare your family for a storm NOW and you’ll be ready later, […]
Do you know what to grab *FIRST* when all hell breaks loose? Looking at recent events reveals a pattern of items that always disappear first. There are many “xx items that go first after SHTF” lists out there on the internet. Most are the same old outdated stuff rehashed over and over. Some are just terrible, […]
So you’ve had to abandon your home or BOL (or was not at it when the fan blades turned brown) and now you’re on the last day of your bug out bag, what now? The first thing you should do is STOP and take a minute to reflect. Check through your bag and see what’s still useful […]
Many outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with primitive fire starting techniques such as the bow drill, hand spindle, fire saw, flint and steel and burning lens. However most are completely unaware of the Fire Piston. A single push is all it takes to instantaneous ignite tinder, making all the popular primitive fire starting techniques look…well, primitive. The […]
Non-lethal weapons should be your first line of defense against an attack and a important part of any security plan. Small, portable, and legal in most states, these home defense weapons can be kept in a nightstand or carried in a purse in case of an emergency. Being off-grid and away from neighbors can make you stand out like a […]
An emergency situation can happen at any time. It doesn’t matter where you are, you may be on your own and forced to improvise. Natural, terroristic, and man made disasters can force offices full of workers to evacuate. In big cities a disaster may also affect public transportation and congest the streets. Your workplace emergency […]
I have often found that no matter how well you try to prepare there will always be something you wished you had once it’s too late. Here’s a list of my top 10 most forgotten preps. While some of these may seem a little obscure, in all reality every item here would be quite useful […]
Make this easy DIY mouse trap, learn how to use rat traps to catch just about anything (even birds!), and find out what baits are best for various animals. Editor’s Note: This post was featured by Bob Vila at BobVila.com! Mouse traps are one of the most overlooked but essential survival tools. Maybe it’s so overlooked because no one really […]
This 24 hour Bug Out Bag is cheap and effective for beginners. Use it as a foundation for a full BOB or as a simple Get Home Bag. When most people get into survival and prepping they are excited. Usually they are smart enough to identify a threat to their family…be it a hurricane, solar […]
Learn basic survival acronyms, from EDC to BOV and everything in between. For those new to survival all the acronyms can be hard to wade through so I thought I would post a short list of common acronyms that you find on many popular survival related sites, including this one. Let’s get started! EDC: Every Day Carry […]
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