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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…]

10 Best Hammocks For Camping, Backpacking, Relaxing, and Survival

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Here’s one thing I know with an absolute certainty.

If you put a hammock up, someone will get in it.

There’s just something everyone loves about hammocks.

They are a universal symbol of relaxation. An iconic image of the “good life”.

They draw humans in like a moth to flame.

And a quality hammock makes a camping trip, backyard BBQ, or wilderness adventure better.

They can even make a dire survival situation (or bug out) a little bit better as well.

Because everyone agrees – sleeping on the cold hard ground sucks. [Read more…]

7 Best Affordable Tactical Knives On The Market Today – 2019

By Will Brendza 4 Comments

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying,

“Never bring a knife to a gunfight?”

And while it holds a seed of truth, it’s an incomplete and misleading statement.

There’s more to it than that.

Sure, I get the point it’s trying to make; how dumb it would be to show up to a gunfight with just a knife (and without a gun).

No arguments here – that would be stupid.

However, you should absolutely show up to a gunfight with a gun AND a tactical knife.

Here’s why: [Read more…]

5 Best Portable Garages On The Market Right Now

By Will Brendza 1 Comment

The popularity of portable garages is on the rise.

And it’s no surprise since new technological advancements in having made materials both stronger AND lighter.

Portability is a staple of modern design.

For example:

There are Portable Solar Chargers
and Portable Solar Generators
Portable Stoves are becoming popular
Portable Water Filters are a must-own
and there are even Portable Camping Toilets

Just to name a few.

And nowadays, there doesn’t seem like much you can’t take with you anymore.

Garages are no exception.

That’s right: Portable Garages.

Those large shelters you use for storing vehicles and tools to protect them from the harsh elements of the outdoors. [Read more…]

7 Best Tent Stoves To Make You A Winter Camping Hero

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The Ultimate Guide To The Best Tent Stove You Can Buy

You no longer have to suffer cold nights inside a tent!

Instead, add a tent stove to your camping gear.

And while traditional tent wood stoves are big and heavy, there are now many lightweight options.

Stoves you can pack, carry, and setup with ease.

Not to mention the lastest tent stove accessories like;

water heaters
chimney ovens
warming trays

When your done reading this guide, you’ll be a tent stove convert; just like me. [Read more…]

13 Best Inflatable Fishing Boats On The Market Right Now

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The Ultimate Guide To Inflatable Fishing Boats

When I was a kid, our fishing options were limited.

We could fish from the bank or drag our old aluminum Jon boat from the barn out to the pond.

And if our aspirations took us farther than the farm pond, we had to get help.

It took at least two strong adults to lift the boat to the top of my parent’s minivan and strap it down for the ride.

Once we arrived, it was time to wrestle the boat out to the water.

By the time we finished loading and launching, we’d made enough noise to scare all the fish in the lake.

Every time, I thought, “there has to be a better way!” [Read more…]

10 Simple Survival Shelters That Will Conquer The Elements

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The Ultimate Guide To Building, Finding, and Deploying Survival Shelters

Note: This article is about wilderness survival shelters. We also have an article about survival bunkers for those more interested in that topic.

There’s more than one way to skin a cat.

And they’re even more ways to find, build and deploy survival shelters.

But only if you know what you’re doing.

In this guide, we show you our 10 favorite simple-to-build survival shelters.

And we don’t just show you, we teach you with how-to videos.

So in this article, we’ll cover the following survival shelter topics: [Read more…]

8 Best Portable Stoves On The Market Right Now – 2019

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

The Ultimate Guide To Finding The Best Portable Stove For You

A portable stove is both lightweight and compact.

We’re talking light enough to transport from place to place with ease.

The critical word here being; “ease.”

Sure, “technically” you can move your kitchen stove, but not with ease.

Portable stoves are the kind you can pick up, pack, and store in a vehicle or backpack without hassle.

For it to be genuinely”portable,” it must be extremely small and lightweight. [Read more…]

7 Best Tactical Watches On The Market Right Now – 2019

By Will Brendza 2 Comments

Investing in a tactical watch shouldn’t be about looking cool.

(Although that is definitely a side benefit).

It’s about wearing a real piece of survival gear.

It’s a legitimate tactical device.

One that’s ready deploy at a moments notice.

The uses of a tactical watch go way beyond merely telling time; especially newer models.

The latest ones are full of sensors and technology.

The best tactical watches are small wrist computers.

They provide critical data in survival situations or outdoor adventures. [Read more…]

7 Best Ferro Rods For Wilderness Survival and Preparedness

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The Complete Guide To Finding And Using A Ferro Rod

A spark is an insanely powerful thing to carry in your pocket.

For most of human history, starting a fire was an epic and important challenge.

It was no laughing matter. It was serious for survival.

To combat this challenge, ancient travelers would carry embers around with them.

Because it was far easier to start a fire with a smoldering ember vs creating a new one.

After all, using stones to knock out a spark IS NOT EASY.

Nor is using a stick to pop an ember out of a plank of wood. [Read more…]