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Prepping Basics – The 10 Steps To Basic Preparedness

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If you’re brand new to the idea of prepping, 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…]

9 Best IFAK Kits For Traumatic Emergencies On The Market Today

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Today we are going over what IFAK stands for, what goes into an IFAK pouch, and why you need one.

Then we’ll cover the best IFAK Kits on the market today.

What Is An IFAK? Kit
Who Should Own An IFAK Pouch
Best IFAK Kit Features To Look For
IFAK Contents List / How To Build An IFAK From Scratch
9 Best IFAKs Kits On The Market Today

One thing is for sure. After reading this, you’ll know what you need to patch someone up in a traumatic accident or emergency.

Knowledge is power, and in a survival situation, the people with the best gear (and know how to use it) will thrive. [Read more…]

5 Best Battle Belts (and Setups) To Protect And Defend

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If you looking for the best battle belt or battle belt setups, you’ve come to the right place!

Why? Because for most people, their belt choice simply comes down to how well it matches their clothes. These folks are part of what we like to call “the fragile masses.”

Instead, YOUR belt should be more useful than just color coordination.

A belt should not only keep your pants up, but it should also carry a ton of self-defense and survival gear on it as well.

That’s way more important than just preventing an embarrassing “wardrobe malfunction.”

And for combat professionals, soldiers, and police officers, their very lives depend on their belt choice and setup.

A belt that will carry gear the proper gear to defend and protect – to make holes and plug holes! [Read more…]

9 Best Hand Warmers For Cold Weather Emergencies

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Today we’re going to check out the best hand warmers on the market and why you need them.

Because a hand warmer will make any cool-weather outdoor adventure more pleasant. And could even be a lifesaver in a sub-zero emergency situation!

There are so many reasons to get a hand warmer – for example:

Perhaps you’re a survival gear enthusiast, and you’re building a bug out bag or get home bag – just in case.
Or maybe you’re an outdoorsman who spends lots of time in the wilderness – waiting in a tree stand for game to show up.
Or perhaps you just work in an ice-box-of-an-office, and your colleagues refuse to turn the heat up.
Maybe you’re a musician who needs to keep your fingers warm and nimble before playing guitar or piano.
Or maybe you have a medical condition that causes you perpetually deal with cold fingers…

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11 Best Solar Radios On The Market Today [With Video Reviews]

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In this article, we break down everything you need to know to make a wise choice when purchasing a Solar Radio!

Because in a fast-paced, changing emergency, quality information is one of your most critical assets. Without accurate intelligence, you’re not able to make wise survival decisions.

For example, you need to know the exact location of the emergency danger (riots, wildfire, roadblocks, etc.) so you can avoid them.

But nowadays, most of us assume we can find such information fast using our smartphone or laptop. Yet, that’s a flawed assumption.

You see, the networks that support these powerful devices are fragile. They’re susceptible to both physical attacks or hacks. [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 prepping 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…]