Featured Gear Lights Prepping, Camping, & Survival Lighten Up – Illumination Options for Power Outages By Jim Cobb Spring and summer bring storms that can lead to power outages. I mean, sure, they can happen all year round.... Read more »
Featured Gear Prepping, Camping, & Survival The Ten Essentials – A Basic Gear List for Outdoors Adventures By Jim Cobb The Ten Essentials is a concept that’s been around for decades. It first appeared in print in Mountaineering: The Freedom... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival Still More Survival Myths – Rely on These at Your Peril By Jim Cobb It’s been a bit since we last looked at survival myths. You can read previous installments here and here. Let’s... Read more »
Featured Knives & Tools Prepping, Camping, & Survival Reviews Cleavers for Camp & Kitchen By Reuben Bolieu Get ready to unleash your inner chef and wood-chopping warrior with these two incredible Cleavers for Camp & Kitchen! These... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival Gathering Intelligence: Making Social Media Work for You in a Crisis By Jim Cobb By definition, you can’t make an informed decision without information. Accurate information is vital when it comes to disaster mitigation... Read more »
Every Day Carry - EDC Featured Gear Prepping, Camping, & Survival Reviews Work Sharp Field Sharpeners By Reuben Bolieu Sharp tools are essential for safety and effectiveness in any outdoor adventure—hiking, camping, or exploring. Cool Work Sharp Field Sharpeners... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival Backyard Camping – Learn, Practice, and Teach Basic Skills By Jim Cobb While many of us would love to have hundreds of acres of wilderness to call our own, that’s just not... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival Evacuation Checklists – Plan Ahead for Hitting the Road By Jim Cobb I’m a strong proponent of checklists. They’re a great way to make plans and stay focused, particularly if you’re stressed.... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival It’s Disaster O’Clock – Do You Know Where Your Supplies Are? By Jim Cobb I’m old enough to remember those PSAs where network TV would remind parents, “Oh hey, you remember you have kids,... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival Waste Not, Want Not – Water Conservation in a Crisis By Jim Cobb When a disaster hits, you likely won’t have time to run to the store. The supplies you have available to... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival What’s Cookin’? DIY Hobo Cooker By Reuben Bolieu Have you ever looked at litter in the city or on trails and imagined what you could make from it?... Read more »
Every Day Carry - EDC Featured Gear Knives & Tools Prepping, Camping, & Survival Boker Plus Pocket MUK – High-Quality and Affordable EDC By Jim Cobb There are a couple of things that become relatively common once you’re an established knife reviewer. For starters, your spouse... Read more »
Featured Gear Prepping, Camping, & Survival Camp Utensils for Good Eats By Reuben Bolieu There’s no point in overcomplicating outdoor utensils. Keep it simple! You need a trusty frying pan and a pot for... Read more »
Featured Prepping, Camping, & Survival Training Lockpicking – A Handy Skill for Preppers By Jim Cobb When we talk about prepping, there are several skills that typically come to mind, such as food preservation, self-defense, and... Read more »
Featured Gear Prepping, Camping, & Survival Protect Yourself First – PPE for the Emergency Kit By Jim Cobb One of the most basic tenets of emergency response is to protect yourself first. Whether we’re talking about strapping on... Read more »