Survival Equipment

That paracord bracelet you received from a survival-minded friend is a wonderful thing to bring on your next hiking or camping adventure. It is also a fantastic item to place in your bug-out bag or 72-hour emergency kit. Take a moment to review some of the many uses for the paracord bracelet to further your survival knowledge.

Thread

Use the inner strands of your paracord bracelet as thread. Repair torn clothing, rips in cloth gear, etc.

Tow Rope

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Putting together a survival kit is not all that difficult. There are some items that just make sense to include in your kit. Things like extra food and water, first aid items, a multi-tool, a fire starter and cooking devices are essential.

There are other items to consider putting in your survival kit that you might not immediately think of. However, these things could still help you out in a pinch.

1. Zip ties – Zip ties are neat little tools that can be used in a large variety of... Continue Reading →

Looking to purchase a backpack for your upcoming trek over the river and through the woods? Camping backpacks fall into two main categories, internal and external frame. Both offer plenty of benefits, and which one you need depends on a number of factors, including how much hiking you’re doing, what time of year your excursion is taking place, and more.

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While your trips to the shooting range are generally in near-perfect lighting and great conditions, the majority of times you will use your gun will probably be the exact opposite. You’ll probably use your gun when it’s dark, you’re tired, and adrenaline is pumping.

This means your plan on holding a flashlight while aiming your gun will be well north of difficult, and worst of all, you might not even be able to find your light when you grab your gun! Having a light on your gun is not only smart, it’s ... Continue Reading →

This is not your uncle’s camping axe!

I am not an expert with edged weapons, even though I have a trunk-load of them, including the old Buck hunting knife that my Dad gave me when I was a teenager many moons ago. So with that said, I wanted to share my latest prize, which was a Christmas gift from my son-in-law who is a serving USMC Officer who enlisted in the Corps and became a sniper. After his combat tour he was ‘mustang-ed’ i... Continue Reading →

Prepping, survival, and gun ownership are all peas in the same pod. While you don’t need to be a gun collector to be a prepper, you should definitely be a gun owner if you plan on surviving any major catastrophe.

While a gun itself without proper training won’t get you very far, if we are to assume that you have the proper training to handle basic firearms, the question then is what gun or guns should you have when you’re preparing for the worst? Sure, most of us would love to have a basement full of various armaments with a .50 cal mounted on our trucks, but in reality... Continue Reading →

Looking for a television show that is appropriate for the entire family? Perhaps you are seeking a viewing experience that can also teach you a bit more about the great outdoors and hunting so you can get better at putting food on the table. Country Bucks might be just fill the bill and become a bit hit with American prepping families.

Country Bucks is a new reality show that premiered on A&E on November 19. The Busbice brothers and their family are buddies (city people transla... Continue Reading →

Convert Your ‘Pavement Queen’ RV

Into A Mean Off-Road Prepper Machine

By: William E. Simpson © 2014 All Rights Reserved 

Part Two 

WATER SUPPLY

 

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Backpacking is a great way to get exercise, connect with nature, and see amazing sights. A few years ago, my husband and I backpacked through Europe, and we had the time of our lives. Of course, if you want to do the same, there are some very important things you need to bring on your hike. Check them out below:

Water and High Energy Snacks 

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One of the best ways to experience the outdoors is on foot. A great way to do that is backpacking, the art of traveling or hiking through the outdoors by carrying one’s belongings solely in a pack. As you can imagine, this activity takes a lot of preparation, planning, and experience in order to take advantage of all it has to offer.

How do you get started backpacking if you've never done it before? Here are some tips to help you not fee... Continue Reading →