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Gift Ideas For the Survivalist or Outdoorsman in Your Life

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I can hardly believe it, but Christmas is just over a month away! That means it’s time to start thinking about what to get your friends and loved ones, especially if you’re going to be doing any online shopping. It’s always an option to do holiday shopping last minute, but that also means you might not get your package on time. I’ll admit that I won’t be doing any Christmas shopping for another couple of weeks, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about what to get the special people in your life so that you don’t end … Continue reading →

Holiday and Birthday Gifts for Wilderness Lovers

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Now when it comes to an outdoorsman every guy/girl out there has a total different style and different interests. Your outdoors man or woman may be a day hiker, multiple day hiker, hunter, fisherman, survivalist, rock climber, and/or nature enthusiast. Sometimes it is hard to know what your loved one needs or wants. With Christmas coming fast it’s time to decide what to get now before items are out of stock. I’ve compiled a gift list that would go great for an average outdoors woman or man. Here are a few things that are a want to some, but a … Continue reading →

Top Ten Uses for Paracord (550 Cord)

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Paracord, also known as parachute cord and 550 cord, is an extremely useful survival tool. Paracord is essentially nylon rope that has been intertwined to make it stronger. Standard 550 cord contains seven strands of nylon cord within it, and has a minimum breaking strenth of 550 pounds. Today, I want to share with you my top ten favorite uses for paracord. #10 Survival Bracelets Wrapping paracord into a bracelet is lightweight and easy to carry on your wrist. Then you always have some in case of an emergency. #9 Keychains and Lanyards Paracord makes a cool lanyard or a knife fob. It can be tied into … Continue reading →

Bug Out on a Budget

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Prepping on a budget isn’t hard to do when you know why you are prepping. Are you getting ready for an EMP? Maybe you are expecting a nationwide economic breakdown. You could even be getting ready for the zombie apocalypse (which if you read my blog very often, you know I think we are already living amongst zombies). The point is, figure out what you need to be prepping for, and make a plan. Make a Preparedness Plan Even if you’re a prepper with a limited budget, every prepper needs a good plan. Actually, every prepper needs multiple plans — … Continue reading →

Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies

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Cast iron cookware can be a bit intimidating to those that have never used it before. It can be even more daunting to those who have tried using it and ended up with a burnt mess. This beginners guide to cast iron cookware will help familiarize you with the basics so you won’t be afraid to take that next step in your cast iron journey! It has been said before that “we don’t ever truly own cast iron — we are simply caretakers of it.” When taken care of properly, cast iron will be here long after we’re gone. But … Continue reading →

Why You Need Glow Sticks in Your Bug-Out Bag

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Having glow sticks in your bug-out bag is kind of a controversial topic amongst prepper message boards. Some say they’re unnecessary pieces of junk that just take up space. Others say they’re invaluable pieces of equipment you should never be without. I think the anti-glow-stick community may have some rethinking to do. I can give you tons of reasons why you need glow sticks in your bug-out bag! How Do Glow Sticks Work? Glow sticks — also called light sticks or chemlights — are transparent plastic tubes that contain isolated chemical solutions that – when combined – are capable of … Continue reading →

Starting a Fire: Methods and Tools

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You probably have a basic understanding of what’s important in a survival situation—shelter, water, and food, but one of the most important things to know in a survival situation is how starting a fire can be achieved. You may not always need a fire, but it can sure make a world of difference in the right survival situation. Fire can come in handy for purifying water, keeping you warm, cooking your food, signaling your position, and more. There are some fire-starting products that can make your life a lot easier while you’re camping or in a survival situation. Take a look at … Continue reading →

Zombie Survival: Are you prepared?

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I thought I’d take a lighter note on survival this month. Since October is the month of the paranormal and horror, I have compiled a list of many different items that will be useful in a Zombie outbreak or heaven forbid a Zombie Apocalypse. Disclaimer: Use this only as a reference list for your own survival kits: you know what works best for you. If you have a base of operation and plan on staying in it for the duration of the attack, then all following items would be a great arsenal to have with you. You should always have a day … Continue reading →

Rod & Flint Combos – Fire Starter Kits

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There are many ways to start a fire. Matches and lighters are the most common ways to start a fire. In this post we will be taking a look at the Fire Starters that use a flint rod and a striker. These are great to have for camping, backpacking, hiking and survival gear. eGear Magnesium Fire Starter w/ Flint Rod & Striker The method of using a flint and rod to start a fire has been around for quite some time. Although it can be difficult to use it is a great source to have on hand. Scraping shavings of … Continue reading →

Do It Yourself 72-hour Survival Kit

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When a disaster strikes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says you should expect to be on your own for at least 72 hours. This 72-hour window of time gives responders enough time to react to the situation and find you. It may take longer for disaster relief to reach you, and it’s always smart to be as prepared as possible. However, remember that there is a limit to how much you can carry in a survival kit. I am a big proponent of the K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Survival) system. There is a lot of information out there (on … Continue reading →