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…]
What IS a survival backpack?
Well…it’s a backpack tough enough for survival – it’s as simple as that. And a backpack is just a durable container, for your gear, you take everywhere.
Because in an emergency, there’s nothing better than having the right tool for the job.
And nothing worse than having to make do with the wrong tool…
Why? Because your odds of success are significantly better with the proper gear.
Sure, expert survivalists can often make do with what nature provides. Bushcraft can come in handy. [Read more…]
Let me guess…you’re searching for REAL answers to your SERIOUS questions about hazmat suits.
Why? Because there’s a ton of confusion surrounding these weird looking “suits”.
And a Hazmat Suit is not something you buy often – so you want to get it right the first time.
So, you must decide first, do you even need one, and if so, which one is best…
You need someone you can trust to give you some straight answers.
Hi – I’m Jack – I’m that someone, so let’s begin. [Read more…]
“Sometimes the best hiding place is the one that’s in plain sight.” – Stephanie Meyer
Today, we’re going to discuss hiding in plain sight. But not about hiding “things” using diversion safes, but hiding YOU.
We’re going to dissect the psychology behind Gray Man theory.
The gray man concept is not new. Others have written about it, and we’ve even touched on it in previous articles as well:
In survival and preparedness, there’s a lot of confusion around freeze-dried food.
What is it, what it’s not, why you should care, can you make freeze dry food at home, etc.
That’s why today I’m going to clear the air. I’m going to share with you everything I know about freeze dried food, specifically:
There’s nothing that frightens me more than a nuclear attack.
Not only are they the most destructive device known to man, but surviving one might be worse than being wiped out at ground zero.
I realize that sounds morbid but surviving the aftermath is not for the faint of heart.
Just barely surviving the initial blast likely means days or weeks of acute radiation sickness.
Your only chance is to quickly hunker down or die.
So today we’re going to discuss all aspects of how to survive a nuclear attack: [Read more…]
Aquaponics is the ultimate solution to at home backyard food production.
It’s the smartest way to generate more food per square foot than a backyard garden alone.
It’s the answer to a prepared survivalist food production prayers.
The ability to add food to the table even in a long term disaster scenario.
But most people have never seriously looked into DIY aquaponics systems – which is a shame.
So today, let’s discuss I’ll share (in detail) everything I know about Aquaponics: [Read more…]
Man, there’s an awful lot of confusion (and misinformation) about portable solar generators.
Seems like every week I get tons of questions about them.
For example:
I get it. These are the very same questions I had.
But the bottom line is:
We all want to know if they’re a reliable source of backup power generation. [Read more…]
A quick look online proves I’m not alone in my passion for Every Day Carry Bags (a.k.a. EDC Bag).
And thank goodness today we have way more options to choose from than the 90’s style fanny packs!
Nowadays, there are dozens of EDC bag manufacturers, each with a unique lineup of styles and sizes.
So many, in fact, deciding on the “best EDC bag” can feel a bit overwhelming.
To be honest, it took me quite a while to settle on the right EDC bag for me.
So today, I’m going to share with you the exact process I followed. [Read more…]
Everyone should own a hand crank radio.
I truly believe that.
Why? Because we all have an obligation to prepare for future emergencies.
Regardless of whether you think a widespread global catastrophe is in the cards or not…
Local weather emergencies happen all the time – that’s a fact.
And the hand crank radio is one of the most reliable, versatile, and powerful tools in such an emergency.
So if you’re thinking about getting one, you’re in the right place. [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…]