Tools and Gear

If one article of clothing originating in the Middle East has truly conquered the world of fashion, it has to be the shemagh. Shemaghs are incredibly versatile, multipurpose pieces of headwear that can be configured in a dozen different ways and used for at least that many other purposes. From keeping the scorching sun off […]

A big part of being prepared is having the right gear on hand. Being equipped for trouble will go a long way toward keeping you alive. But survival gear can be expensive, and, if I’m being honest, it’s a mental crutch for most people. Having the gear doesn’t mean you’ve got the skills, and running

If you’ve been following this website for any length of time, you’ve heard me say over and over again that there’s always more to do as a prepper. More skills to learn, more supplies to get, more gear that can help you cover a vulnerability. And I stand by that. Complacency is a killer. But

If you’ve been prepping for any length of time, take a moment to look back and see how far you’ve come. Most of us, even with help and guidance from a mentor, frankly just don’t know what we are doing in the beginning! We end up buying all sorts of things that we think we

If there’s one harmful stereotype that is stuck around concerning personal readiness and preparation, it is that everyone who preps is a “doomsday” prepper. And it’s not even a sane doomsday: most “normie” folks think that people like us are preparing for zombie apocalypses, robot uprisings, alien invasions, gamma-ray bursts, magnetic pole reversals, and all

Tarps are one of those underrated resources that you don’t miss until you need one and you don’t have one. Or until you don’t have a good one! From protecting your firewood from moisture to sheltering vehicles and other equipment from exposure to the elements, tarps are what you need. They can even serve as

One of the single best tools out there, and also one that has been with mankind for the longest, is the humble axe. Axes have been used for all kinds of purposes, usually chopping wood or in brutal close-quarters battle, since before recorded history, and there is no sign that we will be giving them

When it comes to serious self-defense against threats, certain less lethal options don’t get enough consideration. Whether you’re facing down a couple of muggers or a raging bear, people instinctively and understandably tend to think of lethal force, specifically firearms. But firearms aren’t the answer to every tactical self-defense problem. For one thing, they require

One of the most important skill you can have in a variety of emergency situations and disasters is signaling. The ability to draw attention to you, dramatically increase visibility, or simply communicate over long distances is absolutely paramount in all kinds of scenarios. And one of the oldest, simplest and best signals is the humble

Modern amenities have made the majority of the population aware that backups of every essential system is necessary considering how unreliable many infrastructures are. If you live within city limits then you’re more than likely at the mercy of water treatment plants and the dreaded tap water. Any kind of issue with the water mains