Swiss army knives are excellent preparedness and survival tools that are useful in almost every situation. If you have one, you probably keep it on hand for everyday use or exciting outdoor adventures, but you might wonder how waterproof these knives are. On average, Swiss Army Knives are constructed using stainless steel. While this doesn’t …
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Whether you are an active hiker or camper or enjoy the outdoors, having some survival gear can be very helpful. When choosing survival gear, it can be hard to know what is worth purchasing and what is just a gimmick. One thing that many swear by is a quality paracord bracelet to wear when off …
As a military ration, on paper, Meals Ready to Eat (also known as MREs) seem like the perfect survival meal. However, MREs are not often well suited for survival; they can be great for short-term emergencies, but they are not intended to replace survival food. So what makes them so bad for this purpose? Due …
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Vinegar is an essential staple in most kitchens, and if you’re interested in forgoing the store-bought variety and making it yourself, the process is easier than you think. There are many different types of vinegar; fortunately, they all take just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of your time. Vinegar is made when …
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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. The Spyderco Native 5 is one of Spyderco’s most popular knives. It features a …
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Water filters are essential for backpackers, campers, and survival kits. Two of the most common are LifeStraw and SteriPEN. At first glance, they may seem very similar, but they’re very different. The LifeStraw is an easy-to-use straw-style water filter that removes bacteria and protozoa. The SteriPEN is a UV water purifier that kills bacteria, protozoa, …
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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 leverage to open something …
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Bugging out is a common term among preppers and people in the preparedness community. On its face, it’s a simple concept, leaving 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 is already …
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When you’re out in the woods, camping, or stuck in a survival situation, you’ll want 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 and an axe. If you have to do …
Some life events will 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 most dreaded events of a lifetime. They often involve injury …
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