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…]
I believe the neck gaiter (a.k.a. face shield mask) is one of the most versatile survival accessories.
So which is it? Neck gaiter or face shield? Well…it’s sort of both but it’s also not quite either.
You see, traditionally a “face shield” was a large plastic see-through device used in police riots or chemical cleanups.
While the term “neck gaiter” is normally thought of as a cold-weather alternative to a scarf.
But what I’m talking about today is something a bit different. It’s more of a face shield mask/neck gaiter/survival bandana combination…
Regardless of what we call it – these pieces of cloth are essential for survival, preparedness, and outdoor adventures. [Read more…]
Rocket Stoves Are A Prepared Survivalist’s Dream Tool – Discover The Best One’s Available TodayAir. Water. Food. Warmth. Self Defense.
The 5 fundamental requirements of survival. If you provide those 5 elements, you survive.
It might not be fun, it might not be pretty, but with them, you live.
So today let’s talk about one survival tool that supports both cooking and warmth in a single device – The Mighty Rocket Stove.
Specifically, we’ll deep dive into the following rocket stove topics: [Read more…]
If you’re looking for help finding the best survival machete FOR YOU, you’re in the right place.
Because there’s no way around it: all survival gear should be multifunctional.
For example, anything in my pack that isn’t serving at least two purposes is a candidate for replacement.
Why? Because in a survival situation, pack space, and weight are at a premium.
So the lighter I can make my bug out bag, the faster I can move and the further I can travel.
Also, the more compact I can make it, the more maneuverable I can be in a fight or flight situation.
One of the more recent additions to my pack is a true multitask tool – A Survival Machete! [Read more…]
Over the past few days, as I’m writing this article, I’ve been keeping close tabs on the weather reports in the Gulf of Mexico.
A large tropical storm was brewing just offshore and is likely reaching landfall about now…
Maybe it will reach hurricane status, maybe not.
But I guarantee, there WILL be LOTS of hurricanes this year and every year after.
And it’s very likely some WILL reach landfall along the US coastline. It’s not a matter of IF but WHEN.
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Before we discuss non perishable food, I wanted to share some shocking food related statistics with you:
So just by eliminating so much waste, we can help to reduce much of our worlds starvation. [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…]