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Spyderco Native 5 Review – Spyderco’s Lightweight Classic
Spyderco Native 5 Spyderco has made a lot of amazing knives, but very few of them have been as popular as their Native line of knives. The Spyderco Native 5 is the 5th generation of the Native line and they’ve just about perfected it in my opinion. The Spyderco Native 5 is one of the
SteriPEN vs LifeStraw – Their Strengths and Weaknesses Examined
LifeStraw or SteriPEN Water filters are essential for backpackers, campers, and survival kits. Two of the most common are the LifeStraw and SteriPEN. At first glance, they
Should You EDC a Prybar? (What They’re Good For and the Best of 2020)
Why EDC a Prybar? EDC prybars have been pretty popular for a few years. You know what I’m talking about, the little metal prybars that are a
Gear / Reviews
Spyderco Native 5 Review – Spyderco’s Lightweight Classic
Spyderco Native 5 Spyderco has made a lot of amazing knives, but very few of them have been as popular as their Native line of knives. The Spyderco Native 5 is the 5th generation of the Native line and they’ve just about perfected it in my opinion. The Spyderco Native 5 is one of the
SteriPEN vs LifeStraw – Their Strengths and Weaknesses Examined
LifeStraw or SteriPEN Water filters are essential for backpackers, campers, and survival kits. Two of the most common are the LifeStraw and SteriPEN. At first glance, they may seem like they’re very similar, but they’re actually very different. The LifeStraw is an easy to use straw style water filter that removes bacteria and protozoa. The
Should You EDC a Prybar? (What They’re Good For and the Best of 2020)
Why EDC a Prybar? EDC prybars have been pretty popular for a few years. You know what I’m talking about, the little metal prybars that are a couple of inches long and probably have a few other tools forced onto them. What are they good for? A prybar is the most effective tool to apply
Survival Knife vs Axe – Their Strengths and Weaknesses Explained
Survival Knife vs Axe When you’re out in the woods, camping, or stuck in a survival situation, you’re going to want to have a survival knife of some kind and an axe, but what if you could only choose one? Which one is a better survival tool? Ideally, you would have both a survival knife
Window Security Film: Everything You Need to Know
Window Security Film Many people may not think of a broken window as a big deal, but they can be expensive and dangerous. If you have a reason to believe that your windows are vulnerable to any kind of threat, you might want to consider investing in window security film. Window security film is a
Stormproof Matches: Do They Work? Where to Get Them and How to Make Them at Home!
How Do Stormproof Matches Work? Stormproof matches are a must-have for any outdoor or camping adventure where you might need to build a fire. Stormproof matches are the only sure-fire way to make a flame that other elements can’t extinguish. Stormproof match sticks are dipped in a wax coating that keeps the match smoldering underwater,
Preparedness / Skills / Planning
Bugging Out (Everything From Planning to Where You Should Go!)
Bugging Out Bugging out is a common term among preppers and people in the preparedness community. On its face, it’s a simple concept, leave you home when there’s a disaster or emergency, but it’s much more complicated than that. Bugging out is when someone leaves their home because of an impending emergency or emergency that
Preparing for a Family Emergency (Simple 4 Step Process)
How To Prepare For A Family Emergency Some events in life are going to change the fabric of what it means to be part of your family. These are called family emergencies and can be as mundane as hospital visits or as dire as a death in the family. Family emergencies are one of the
Storing Pudding Long Term: Does it Go Bad?
Does Pudding Go Bad? Pudding is a staple of almost every pantry. It’s not only delicious, but thanks to the vast array of flavors, it’s a great ingredient, too. But, one of the major upsides to pudding is that it has a very, very long shelf life. Pudding does go bad, but it has a
Storing Pasta Long Term: The Ins and Outs of Storing Pasta
Long Term Pasta Storage Pasta is a favorite food for many families, and it is known for its resistance to spoiling even if it has been forgotten in a cabinet or pantry for years. Along with other staples like dry beans and rice, pasta is likely to be near the top of your list when
Storing Dog Food Long Term: Don’t Forget Your Pets!
How To Store Dog Food Long Term It is easy to disregard the importance of your dog’s food. It may not look like the food we eat, but it is susceptible to the same elements. Just like human food, dog food breaks down over time and can have it’s taste, texture, and color changed when
How Old Do You Need To Be To Buy a Pocket Knife? (What You Should Know)
Do You Have to Be 18 to Buy a Pocket Knife? Pocket knives are a useful and versatile tool for everyday use, but if you are under the age of 18, you might be wondering if you can even buy one. Knife laws can be confusing, so we’ve compiled what you need to know before
First Aid / Medical
How To Make Homemade Toothpaste (With All the Pros and Cons)
How To Make Homemade Toothpaste If you’re a do-it-yourself type of person, making homemade toothpaste is a great skill to add to your repertoire. The most basic recipe is incredibly easy to make, but if you’re looking for more customization, there are also more elaborate methods to try. How do you make homemade toothpaste? You
Can a Vet Treat a Person During an Emergency: Do They Have the Skills and Is It Legal
Could a Vet Treat a Human During an Emergency? Whenever a medical emergency happens in public, everyone always screams, “IS THERE A DOCTOR HERE?” Of course, we would prefer to have a doctor nearby, but what if there was a veterinarian there instead? Veterinarians receive medical education and first aid training like doctors. However, obviously,
5 Wound Healing Plants to Help You During an Emergency
Wound Healing Plants There may come a time in anyone’s life where you become wounded but do not have immediate access to a hospital or some sort of medical attention. Perhaps you are out hiking and the trail back is long and arduous, maybe a remote rock climbing expedition has gone horribly wrong and help
Diseases in an SHTF – Remaining Healthy in a Long Term Survival Situation
Diseases in an SHTF Many people prepare for all kinds of situations, but the one thing they don’t prepare for is how to deal with diseases in an SHTF event. Diseases after SHTF will be deadlier than any band of marauders. That’s why I always recommend focusing on things like food preservation, water filtration, and
Everything About Garlic Tincure: How to Make It, Use It, and Store It
Garlic Tincture Modern antibiotics and medicines are one of the most effective ways of curing illnesses and infections, but that wasn’t always the case. For a long time, garlic was one of the main medicinal herbs used by doctors. Today, garlic tincture is still an effective means to get rid of some types of ailments.
Wild Lettuce: A Natural Pain Reliever (How to Find it and Use it)
Wild Lettuce Wild lettuce is one of the most important plants to understand if you’re in a survival situation. Wild lettuce is a plant that’s used to make various medications. It’s known for its calming, relaxing, and pain-relieving effects. Wild lettuce is also known as Acrid Lettuce, Bitter Lettuce, German Lactucarium, Green Endive, Lactuca virosa,
Defense / Tactics
Looking at the Difference Between Level II vs Level IIIA Body Armor: Which Soft Armor Should You Choose
Level II vs Level IIIA Body Armor At first glance, there really doesn’t seem to be a lot of difference between most level II armor and level IIIA body armor, and there really isn’t. The main difference comes when you compare the stopping power that each one brings to the table. According to the NIJ,
Best Body Armor for EMS – What EMS Need and Why
Best Body Armor for EMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have an important, stressful job that seems to just keep getting more and more dangerous. It’s so dangerous now that it makes sense for them to wear body armor in a lot of big cities and areas that are known for gang and drug-related violence. The
Level II vs Level III Body Armor – Examining Two of the Most Common Types of Body Armor
Level II vs Level III Body Armor Body armor standards are sometimes confusing, especially if you’re not at least familiar with firearms. Two of the most common types of body armor are level II and level III. Level II body armor is soft armor designed to provide a basic level of protection from pistol rounds.
Body Armor – What You Need, Hard and Soft Armor/Ballistic Plates and More!
Body Armor Body armor is confusing for most people if you haven’t been exposed to it before. With all of the different levels and different companies coming up with their own special levels that fall in between the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) levels. We’re going to demystify all of these levels and let you
Level IIA Body Armor (Don’t Bet Your Life On It!)
Level IIA Body Armor Level IIA body armor has been around for quite a while. In the body armor world, it’s pretty much not considered to be protective enough to be worth your time or money. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), level IIA body armor must be tested to stop a 124
How Much Ammo Does a Glock 19 Hold?
How Much Ammo Does a Glock 19 Hold? Many years ago when I first started getting into firearms, I used to have questions like this. This one is pretty common, so let’s discuss it a little. The Glock 19 is designed to hold a standard 15 round magazine plus 1 round in the chamber. It
