Best Headlamps for Survival and Prepping
Headlamps are a a must for your survival kit, bug out bag, or EDC. I’ve narrowed down the thousands of lights out there to the best headlamps for survival or…
Bug Out Bag
Bug Out Bag List: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
I wrote this bug out bag list based on my experiences as an ultralight thru-hiker, outdoor professional, and survival adventurer. It’s a complete, practical, no-nonsense list for beginners wanting to build…
Folding Saws for Long Term Survival
I’ve looked for the best folding saws for a long term survival pack and this is what I’ve come up with. I gotta say that I would prioritize an axe over…
Ditch This Gear from your Long Term Survival Pack
Searching through gear lists online I came across gear that doesn’t really belong in a long term wilderness survival pack. Hopefully you can reduce the weight of your pack, or…
Emergency Food for your Bug Out Bag: Energy to Weight Ratio
What emergency food would you put in a get home or bug out bag? Below are some great options, and the reasoning behind. First I must say that emergency food…
Cold Weather Glove System that Actually Keeps Your Hands Warm
After having cold hands for years, I’ve developed a cold weather glove system that works for me for temperatures from -22° to 40°F. In extreme cold, having warm hands and dexterity…
Portable Survival Traps for a Long Term Bag
Which portable survival traps should be part of a long term trapping kit? I’ll share my opinions on cable snares, foot hold steel traps, body grip traps, snare wire, and…
Gathering Intel on a Wilderness Location
Find a list of free resources for gathering intel on a wilderness location: custom topographic maps, current satellite imagery, forest cover, human made structures, and gravel roads and trails. These…
