Prepare, Adapt & Overcome
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…]
Every evening I turn on the news and far too often I witness another community in turmoil.
From wildfires and blizzards to social unrest, mass shootings, and terrorism…
It never seems to end!
It saddens me to watch the tear-filled interviews with those who’ve lost everything.
Often left with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Grateful to be alive but wishing they’d taken time to prepared.
But they “never thought in their wildest dreams it would happen to them.” [Read more…]
Our Favorite Solar Lanterns For Camping and Survival
Having a dependable source of light in a survival situation is not just a “good idea”; it’s an essential one.
Not only can it light your way in the deep dark woods or in an abandoned warehouse, but it’s an important morale booster.
Light acts like a security blanket in times of uncertainty.
Something that helps to keep your mind strong and hope alive – when all it wants to do is freak out.
It’s sort of like fire in that way…
So it’s no surprise that we get a lot of questions about our favorite light sources. [Read more…]
Flint Knapping (With How To Videos)
If you were to empty out your pockets right now, what would you find?
If you’re like me, you’ll pull out several useful survival tools; at least one being a small knife or blade.
And I’d imagine your survival pack includes several larger survival blades, right? Plus, gear to maintain them (i.e., a knife sharpener).
Because we all know how insanely useful a sharp tactical knife is in an emergency.
And it’s not just knives; survival hatchets, axes, multitools, are all bladed tools worth owing. [Read more…]
We’ve all seen those new survival reality shows…
The ones where someone is dropped off naked in the jungle. Forced to make everything from scratch, including their clothes.
No thanks; I’d rather start with a good pair of tactical pants!
No matter what your day brings, from the job site to the backcountry, good tactical pants are a lifesaver.
I’m talking about lightweight, abrasion resistant materials with built-in stain resistance.
Pants specifically made to combat the harsh sun, fierce wind, and torrential downpours.
Pants with lots of pockets for all your tactical gear and anything else you need. [Read more…]
At the end of the day, nothing feels better than kicking off your boots and settling in for a good night’s sleep.
In a survival situation where you’ve been on the move all day, that goes double!
That’s why your choice of survival shelter makes a huge difference.
A cabin or other permanent structure gives you the ability to have a real bed and get the best sleep. But a traditional mattress isn’t very portable, even with a vehicle.
Most people reach for a tent when the situation calls for mobility.
Tents of all kinds are getting lighter and more compact every year, with great features. [Read more…]
When it comes to survival skills, making fire is one of the most important.
Fire gives us the ability to:
Humans also show a psychological boost from fires. This moral booster can help to increase your odds of surviving an emergency.
With all these benefits, it’s easy to see why we spend a lot of time (and money) to ensure we can always make a fire.
Today, there are hundreds of tools designed to ensure your fire making skills. Tools range from survival lighters to solar mirrors. [Read more…]
Are Acorns Edible? Can Humans Eat Acorns? Are Acorns Poisonous?
Today We’re going to get to the bottom of these questions and more…
Fall is harvest season.
Late summers and early fall are a whirlwind for anyone who hunts, fishes, gardens, and forages.
The time of year when everything becomes available all at once. The last chance we have to stockpile food resources for the coming winter.
Making it one of the busiest times of the year for those who have the proper set of self-reliance skills.
I know I’ve been busy because my pantry is nearly filled to capacity but we still have several months left to top it off. [Read more…]
Let me just say – there’s something incredibly satisfying about cooking a meal with the power of the sun.
Harnessing the power of sun’s rays to slow cook or grill a meal gives me a welling sense of pride.
I enjoy using human ingenuity to capture a little bit of the sun to put warm food in my belly.
And I like knowing that if the power grid were to go down for a long time, I’d still have a way to cook a meal.
Sure, you could cook a meal using fire, but solar ovens don’t require any “extra” resources.
It’s using the “free,” virtually unlimited, readily available fuel and putting it to good use. [Read more…]
Over the years, I’ve seen some pretty incredible claims in the world of outdoor and survival gear.
They usually center on getting something of high value for practically no cost. Using things you already have around the house!
Sound familiar?
Sounds sort of like an infomercial to me…
So, when I was asked to look into candle-powered heaters, I was intrigued.
He had heard stories of building DIY miniature space heaters. Ones built essentially for free with nothing more than a few garden pots and some bolts.
Some people even claim to heat an entire room with nothing but a few tea light candles. [Read more…]
FACT: Camping is way more fun when it’s comfortable.
So if you’re like me, you’ve come to the conclusion that sleeping on the ground in your camping tent is becoming less and less appealing.
No matter how nice your sleeping pad is, getting up and down off the floor is becoming a real pain in the…
But you don’t need to buy an expensive RV in order to eliminate this hassle, instead, you just need a quality camping cot.
A cot you can fold down, pack, take with you and set up in minutes.
A low hassle upgrade to your camping sleeping arrangements. [Read more…]