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New To Survival? 10 Baby Steps To Basic Preparedness

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If you’re brand new to the idea of getting prepared, you’re likely feeling quite anxious!

It’s natural to feel this way. Why? Because it’s terrifying to take a hard look in the mirror and realize just how unprepared you are.

And if you’re not careful, this anxiety can grow. It can develop into severe stress, sleepless nights, and a sense that you’re running out of time.

But, if you harness these feelings correctly, they can be good! Why? Because they are incredibly motivating! Those gut-wrenching feelings are preparing you to take meaningful action.

But being ready to take action is different than actually taking action. [Read more…]

Free 78 Item Preppers Checklist: Not Just What But Why

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This Is Skilled Survival’s 78 Item Preppers List

A prepper’s supply list that not only tells you what to stock for future emergencies but also why.

We’ll deep dive into all the core prepper essentials.

Stuff everyone needs to survive (like food and water) but also cover some lesser-known items as well.

We’ll also go over a few of the best solutions for each item.

By the end of this preppers list – you’ll have your own stockpiling game plan for a variety of emergencies.

Here at Skilled Survival, we plan for the worst and hope for the best. [Read more…]

Bug Out Bag Checklist – 104 Items To Build The Ultimate Bug Out Bag

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This article is Skilled Survival’s Ultimate 104 Item Bug Out Bag Checklist.

A free bug out bag checklist that not only tells you what to add to your pack but why.

Because you have to justify everything you add to your bug out bag.

Every ounce matters.

Decisions must be made because you cannot take everything.

This checklist helps to make those hard decisions so you end up with the perfect bug out bag for you.

A bug out bag you can be proud of. [Read more…]

55 Item Survival Gear List – The Most Complete Life Saving Checklist

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The Ultimate Survival Gear List to Help You Build Your Arsenal Of Survival Tools

How can you be absolutely certain you have all the critical gear you need for survival?

To be confident there are no more survival items left to acquire.

You can’t – unless you have The Complete Survival Gear List.

An extensive list to ensure you don’t overlook any life-saving gear.

While it’s unlikely anyone forgets a survival knife, there’s lesser known survival gear you’ve likely overlooked. [Read more…]

10 Best Hand Crank Generators & Pedal Crank Generators For Black Outs

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Are you interested in a hand crank generator or pedal crank generator? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Crank generators are a smart investment for both emergencies and convenience. Why? Because they allow you to convert your own energy into useable electricity.

So not only can you generate a bit of usable power anytime anywhere, but you can also do so in a power outage!

Sure, they won’t replace a large solar generator or camping generator but they are still a tool you should add to your prepper gear list or survival gear list. [Read more…]

8 Best Camping Generator [With Video Reviews] On The Market Today

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If you’re on the hunt for a camping generator, you’ve come to the right place.

Nearly everyone who begins camping on a semi-regular basis quickly realizes how much better an extended stay can be with a few luxuries.

But there’s a delicate balance between size, weight, loudness, and price…

And with any piece of gear, there are ALWAYS tradeoffs!

That’s why today, I’m going to help you figure out the best camping generator for YOU.

I’ll do this by covering the following camping generator topics: [Read more…]

10 Best Tactical Gloves [With Video Reviews] On The Market Today

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If you’re looking for a new pair of tactical gloves you’ve come to the right place!

Because, recently, I’ve been ruthlessly upgrading much of my survival gear, specifically my:

But there’s one thing that’s slipped through the cracks, until now… It’s a piece of tactical gear that’s both simple and way too often overlooked.

Yet it’s an integral part of everyday personal protection – Tactical Gloves! [Read more…]

20 Best Headlamps [With Video Reviews] On The Market Today

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If you’re searching for the best headlamp for (running, camping, hiking, hunting, etc.), you’re in the right place.

Because it’s easy to get overwhelmed with thousands of headlamps on the market today.

Sure, many headlamps are great, but some are complete rubbish!

In this article, we breakdown all the features to look for in finding the best headlamp for YOU.

We also look at the best headlamps for all sorts of activities:

From camping to running; hiking to home maintenance; backpacking to climbing – we’ve got you covered! [Read more…]

20 Best Pocket Knives [With Video Reviews] On The Market Today

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If you’re on the hunt for the best pocket knife for YOU, you’re in the right place.

Why? Because there are thousands of different pocket knives on the market today.

Which is a good thing, right? Yes and No!

More choice is usually welcomed, but TOO MUCH choice quickly becomes overwhelming!

That’s where Skilled Survival comes in – we love to analyze gear!

Our team’s spent countless hours researching. And years worth of hands-on experience with all sorts of survival gear, such as: [Read more…]

7 Best Vacuum Sealers [With Video Reviews] On The Market Today

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If you’re in the middle of researching vacuum sealers, you’ve come to the right place.

Why? Because there are so many brands and types of vacuum sealers, it quickly becomes overwhelming to sort through it all.

It’s easy to get so frustrated in the search for the right vacuum sealer, that you just give up.

But that’s a shame because vacuum sealers on one of the best kitchen appliances to own.

So today, I’m going to share everything I know about vacuum sealers, from how they work to their best features.

I’ll also share my favorite brands and units you might want to buy: [Read more…]

6 Best Bulletproof Backpacks (and DIY Options) On The Market Today

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If you’re searching for the best bulletproof backpacks, you’ve come to the right place.

In recent years, the desire to upgrade to a bulletproof backpack has exploded in popularity. And it’s not hard to understand why.

It’s due to the increase in school, office, and event shootings happening all over the world.

Unfortunately, mass shootings have become a part of everyday life.

For example, in 2019 there were more mass shootings in the U.S. than days of the year. By the end of 2019, there were 417 mass shootings in the U.S.

These horrible tragedies injure and kill thousands of innocent men, women, and children annually. [Read more…]

Best Emergency Canned Water For Preparedness And Survival

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If you’re looking for the best canned water on the market today, you’ve come to the right place! When it comes to stockpiling emergency, canned water makes the process simple.

Just figure out how much you need, make a purchase, and put it on the shelf. Done.

You can avoid the hassles of purchasing other emergency water containers such as:

stackable plastic containers
50-gallon drums
large tanks
water bladders
etc.

Each of these “other” water storage options takes a bit more effort and education to get right. [Read more…]

10 Best Folding Saws [With Video Reviews] On The Market Today

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If you looking for advice on the “best folding saw“, you’ve come to the right place.

Today I’m going to share everything I know about folding saws. Because I believe there are five cutting tools EVERYONE should own:

Many people only focus on the knives and hatchets. (Perhaps because they’re weapons as well as tools). But they’re limiting themselves by ignoring the power of the folding saw.

It’s a simple, lightweight tool that pays for itself many times over in camp and at home. [Read more…]