Bug-Out Truck Essentials: How to Prepare a Vehicle for an Evacuation
I started this website over 15 years ago because I watched families struggle with low awareness of how to prepare for emergencies that can claim their lives. Most folks don’t know what essentials they need to prepare for evacuation. I grew up in Iowa and lived for years in Mississippi,…
Best Budget Hunting Rifles: Top New and Used Options Under $600
My first hunting rifle was a budget hunting rifle, not what you might call top-of-the-line. I picked up a used Winchester model 670 30.06 with a four-power Weaver scope. It cost $150 and that was a lot for me – I was in VISTA (Volunteers In Service to America) on…
10 Essential Tips for New Deer Hunters: How to Prepare for Your First Season
So you want to take up deer hunting, but don’t know where to start. Well, every experienced deer hunter was a beginner at some point – they started out knowing nothing, so you’re in good company! Below are some tips for beginning deer hunters to help you learn more quickly…
Review of Lem’s Switchback Sandals
Most people who spend time outdoors love when the weather changes to “sandal season”. In this post, I’m reviewing the minimalist, lightweight Switchback Sandals by Lem’s, which may become your favorite for most all outdoor activities. By Leon Pantenburg DISCLAIMER: Lem’s supplied the product for this review. I don’t work…
Review: SurviveX First Aid Kit
Everybody needs a first aid kit. But what exactly do you need in it? By Leon Pantenburg “First aid – caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care—is an important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout can provide immediate…
Dedicated Proxies for the Modern Outdoors: A Practical Look
What happens if you’re in the outdoor and tourism industries and want to sell gear and lead tours while far from civilization? The internet wasn’t really designed with this lifestyle in mind. Solve this problem with a dedicated proxy server, perfect for travel outside the home. And what about emergencies?…
Why a 5.11 Tactical Pant is the Best Choice in Survival Clothing
Dressing for success in survival situations depends on a lot of things that may be out of your control – things you should be prepared for. Your style of pants can be a fundamental part of surviving the what most don’t expect to happen. In this article I review the…
Five essential gas masks for everyday survivalists | respirator safety
Reliable survival gear is not about preparing for a cinematic apocalypse but rather about managing real-world risks like wildfire smoke, industrial accidents, or urban chemical spills. by Ethan Caldwell Think Camp Fire at Paradise Valley, California 2018. The Camp Fire caused 85 fatalities, displaced more than 50,000 people and destroyed over…
Which lessons are learned when watching families react during crisis?
When people picture an emergency, their minds will usually jump towards chaos, screaming, and everyone running around. Real emergencies will sometimes look like that, sure, but that’s rare. Here are some thing you need to know. by Kim Hobbs Typically, things appear much more docile. Take a family who’s trying…
Five Things to Look for in a Reliable Survival Firearm
In a survival situation, your gear has one job: it has to work. Extra features and flashy upgrades may look appealing, but they don’t matter if a firearm can’t be trusted in rough conditions. A survival firearm must function consistently, withstand hard use, and keep working even when time, tools, and…
