Camping Gear Archives — Skilled Survival

4 Best Portable Solar Generators For Survival Emergencies 2019

By Just In Case Jack 7 Comments

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:

How do they work?
Won’t they be worthless on cloudy days?
Will it keep me safe if I lose power?
What about a long-term outage?
Can I buy a small unit today and expand later?
Which solar generator is best?

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…]

4 Best Solar Lanterns For Survival On The Market Today – 2019

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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…]

5 Best Hammock Tents For Survival And Prepardness

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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…]

How To Make A Solar Oven And A Solar Cooker From Scratch

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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…]

5 Best Camping Cots For The Ultimate Camping Comfort Experience

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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…]

How A Smokeless Fire Pit Helps Eliminate Annoying Smoke

By Just In Case Jack 1 Comment

One of the most annoying parts of having a campfire or backyard fire is avoiding the smoke.

It seems like no matter where you sit, or how often you move the smoke manages to find you!

Making you either sit there to tough it out or scuttling your camp chair around constantly.

And that’s just when you’re sitting around the fire at a normal distance.

It’s even worse if you’re hovering over it to keep your hands warm, to dry clothing, or to cook over the flames.

In these scenarios, it’s nearly impossible to stay out of the thick nasty white smoke. [Read more…]

6 Best Bivy Sacks On The Market Right Now – 2019

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In backpacking and survival – “every ounce counts.”

That’s a saying I learned years ago when I first began backpacking.

Every bit of weight you put into your pack must have a very good reason to be there.

Every piece of gear has to be useful.

When you’re packing for a long trip, it’s crucial to trim your pack weight down to just the bare essentials.

Otherwise, you’ll struggle through the day and get to camp exhausted.

Day after day, too much weight will grind you down and make a backpacking trip (or bug out) a real drag. [Read more…]

21 Amazing Camping Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better

By Just In Case Jack 3 Comments

Humans invent; humans create, and humans hack.

It’s something we’ve always done and will continue to do.

We’re just never quite content with how things are.

We’re always looking for new techniques, better ideas, and epic hacks.

Anything to make our lives a little bit better.

We crave improvement progress in everything we do, and that includes camping.

Ever since man began sleeping under the stars, we’ve invented new ways to make camping better. [Read more…]

9 Best Camping Tents That’ll Make You A Campsite Hero

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

One thing I know about tent camping is your tent choice matters and can “make or break” your trip.

Pick a high quality, well-designed camping tent, and you’ll sleep well and thoroughly enjoy your trip.

Choose a leaky, discount tent, and you’re asking for a nightmare camping experience.

Not only is quality essential but there are so many designs options to choose from.

So how can you find the right tent with so many camping tent options on the market today?

For example, earlier this summer I was able to get off work a little early for a last minute weekend camping getaway. [Read more…]

8 Best Solar Phone Chargers On The Market Right Now

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

I bet you a ham sandwich your reading this on your phone, or you have a phone within arms reach.

Now I may be wrong once and a while. But I’m pretty sure I won’t be going hungry anytime soon.

Why? Because in 2016, 81% of the US population owned a cell phone.

And it’s predicted to be north of 82% in 2018.

So with the broad adaptation of mobile phones AND the advance of solar technology, it’s only a matter of time.

The day is coming fast when nearly everyone owns a solar phone charger to help keep their phones topped off. [Read more…]