In the world of prepping and survival, where every detail counts and every tool can make a critical difference, a tactical flashlight is more than just a source of light—it’s a strategic asset. Designed for robustness and versatility, tactical flashlights offer far more than their standard counterparts, proving indispensable in … read more
There is no doubt a bug out bag is a crucial part of being prepared. I have been getting a lot of questions lately around the topic of bug out bags and for good reason, they are a must-have step of preparedness for every household. And we have seen how … read more
For a lot of us, we are heavily dependant on systems in place to be sure that we have our food in stores, clean tap water, grid power and other conveniences that we’ve come to take granted in our everyday lives. But what happens when we lose those things, say … read more
Preparedness is the foundation of any prepper and is the essential component of any good survival plan. When it comes to being prepared for a chemical attack, nothing is more important than knowing what it is, its types, its effects, and what you should do in the case of a … read more
We’ve all heard the term “beans, Band-Aids, and bullets” as the basics you should have in your prepper supplies. These focus on food (and water), first aid, and security, which are all top priorities for preppers. While those are definitely important, there are other items you might not have thought … read more
City pollution is no joke – and it’s growing in cities across the world Using an anti-pollution mask in toxic city environments is an absolute must. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that outdoor air pollution is responsible for 7 million deaths every year. In a recent report on creating … read more
There is no doubt that a stockpile with long shelf life items is mandatory for any long-term crisis or recession. When we’re searching for such items, we’re usually recommended freeze-dried food, MREs and canned food (among other things). However, while these food may last a long time, their shelf life … read more
Anyone who enjoys the outdoors knows that there are some must-haves when it comes to basic survival gear for those difficult situations, outdoors necessities or when you are hiking through the wilderness and things take a turn for the worst. Survival expert David Canterbury, Dual Survival former host and author of A … read more
Do you know a survivalist or prepper you want to buy a gift for but are confused choosing between everything from multitools to survival water filters and small fishing kits and, of course, ferrocerium rods (fire starters)? So what do preppers and survivalist actually want you to buy them? We … read more
When it boils down to it, and it’s just you, in the city or your own urban neighborhood and a disaster has struck, what are the things you need to survive in the urban environment? A disaster is a very open-ended term, it could mean a whole variety of scenarios … read more
A simple attachable device can turn your mobile phone into a thermal camera enabling you to be able to view anything at night or sense heat patterns in people or animals when you wouldn’t usually be able to see them. Oregon-based thermal image giant FLIR Systems provide solutions to a … read more
Toilet paper tablets should be a staple ingredient for survival kits. After looking at dozens of pre-made kits, bug out bags and 72-hour packs it seems they all lack one essential item, toilet paper. And that’s for a good reason too, it’s big and bulky – but not anymore. What … read more
An EMP, or electromagnetic pulse, will almost certainly wipe out all of your electrical devices as well as the entire grid on which society survives on, sending our lives back to the dark ages. But with a Faraday cage, you can keep electronics and devices protected from the effects of … read more
Handheld radiation detectors tell you what you can’t see, smell or taste, but what could make you horribly sick and at the moment their sales have skyrocketed for that exact reason. Radiation is an invisible component that has huge detrimental effects on the human body and unless you have something … read more
IN SHORT: – First Thing: Use a bacteria killer like calcium hypochlorite (pool shock) – Second Thing: Use only food-grade, BPA-free, high-density PE containers and get a WaterBOB bathtub bladder Nothing is more important than water storage. It is the primary necessity we can’t live without for three days (after oxygen of course) … read more
We’ve always got the best and most practical kit for ourselves, but when it comes to our pets there are some needs that they have as well. This is why if you have a four-legged friend, you should be setting up a dog survival kit with the essentials that will … read more