Have you stopped to wonder why your regular air conditioner seems not to work in your area? It is possible you live in the Pacific Northwest or Southwest USA. These geographical areas tend to be hot and dry with very low humidity. So, what can you do to cool and humidify air? The answer is in what...
Overview I purchased the Direct Action Ghost backpack around a year ago, and since then I have put it through it’s paces. This review is a summary of my experience with the pack, hopes for the next design, and more. Description of the Direct Action Ghost backpack The Direct Action Ghost...
The use of portable solar panels has become popular over the recent years, especially to preppers and survivalists. This is because they are very useful for camping and emergency and survival situations. Portable solar panels harness the sun’s energy and turn it into electricity which can power...
The number of diseases contracted from a single bite of an insect, such as mosquitos, is a lot. These diseases can make you feel very sick and the most unfortunate is, they can be fatal. There are a lot of insect repellents sold in supermarkets and pharmacies; however, they contain DEET. DEET is a...
A terror attack, civil unrest or a natural disaster may require you flee you home so, aside from a bug out bag, you should also have a bug out vehicle or BOV prepared. This is because you can’t expect to go to a safer place by just walking—that would take days. It is definitely safer and more...
People in the survivalist community often talk about what a “perfect survival knife” should be like, but I believe that there is no such thing. I’m not saying that a certain knife design can’t be the perfect survival tool for you, but that there is no single option that’s right for every...
It’s always great to see people taking their kids out camping and getting the new generations interested in outdoor activities. A long family road trip is also the perfect opportunity to bind and learn a bit more about yourself. However, when you are on the road for a long time there’s always a...
Camping is an activity many of us enjoy. Some of us even like taking our kids out to teach them more about nature, build their characters, and let them know that the city life is not everything there is to it. No matter how much experience you think you have, disasters can still happen even when...
In this blog post, we will talk about everything you need to do to be prepared in case some sort of global catastrophe happens. It’s not that we are wishing for something similar, but it is generally a good idea to be prepared, especially if you live in an area where environmental disasters are...
Have you ever asked yourself how important an air mattress is in your survival gear? I guess you have. Otherwise you’d not be looking for answers in this post. The last thing in a prepper’s mind sometimes is good rest and sleep. Yet sleeping arrangements are important parts of your survival...
