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10 Simple Survival Shelters That Will Conquer The Elements

By Just In Case Jack 11 Comments

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 That Will Make You A Tasty Meal Anywhere

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 Today [With Video Reviews]

By Will Brendza 3 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 moment’s 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

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

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…]

25 Best Cool Camping Gear For Your Next Adventure

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

Once you’ve acquired all your camping essentials, it’s time to add some cool camping gear.

The type of gear that’ll impress your friends.

Gear that will take your camping adventures to a new level of awesome.

Which means more convenience, more comfort, and more fun!

Sometimes cool camping gear equals new high tech gadgets.

Other times its gear that’s proven itself and has stood the test of time.

Either way, it’s all gear you’ll want to add to your wish list. [Read more…]

How To Build The Ultimate Emergency Survival Medical Kit

By Will Brendza 22 Comments

Call it what you like –

Medical Kit – DIY First Aid Kit – Survival Medical Kit

The name doesn’t matter.

What matters is you have one in a time of need. And it’s ready at a moment’s notice.

Ready when misadventure strikes.

If you’re unprepared to handle a medical emergency, things can quickly go from bad to worse fast.

Having a functional medical kit is essential for survival.

That’s why everyone needs to build or buy a medical kit. [Read more…]

7 Best Survival Water Filters On The Market Today

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

How To Find The Best Water Filter For Survival

If you had to list the most critical resources in your survival plan, water will always be in your top 3.

Just think about all the ways you use water in your daily life:

Drinking / Bathing
Flushing / Brushing
Cooking / Cleaning

These are tasks we perform EVERY single day!

Now imagine for one minute, it’s gone. Taps dry…

You couldn’t flush your toilets. You couldn’t bath.

But more importantly, you couldn’t quench your thirst. [Read more…]

5 Best Portable Camping Toilets To Avoid Pooping In The Bush

By Will Brendza 2 Comments

Find The Right Portable Camping Toilet For Your Next Trip

No matter where you are, or what you’re doing, eventually you’re going to need to use the bathroom.

It’s a simple fact of nature: people poop.

In our day to day life, that fact doesn’t tend to cause a whole lot of problems (although they aren’t unheard of).

But in survival, traveling or camping it can present a unique challenge.

Most often people dig a hole in the ground, do their business, and call it a day.

But that doesn’t have to be your only option. [Read more…]

6 Best MRE Meals For Emergency Preparedness and Survival

By Will Brendza 1 Comment

Best MREs For Long-Term Survival And Food Storage

After water and shelter, food is one of the most fundamental long-term survival necessities.

Food is fuel.

It keeps your body running like an engine.

It sustains you. It’s a survival necessity from the day you’re born until your final breath – no exceptions.

Sure, it’s true you can survive weeks without actually eating something.

But going even a single day without eating has a discernible affect your energy levels. [Read more…]

11 Best Neck Knives That Will Make You Sneaky Prepared

By Will Brendza 3 Comments

The Ultimate Guide To Finding The Best Neck Knife For You

Before sheaths and folding blades, our ancestors had to come up clever ways to carry a blade.

Back then carrying a sharp blade without getting stabbed was a real trick.

One clever and timeless solution to this ancient problem was the neck knife.

By tying some cord around their blade’s handle they could wear it around their necks.

A safe bladed weapon close at hand.

It’s both a simple and brilliant. [Read more…]