Survival Gear - ALL Of Skilled Survival's In Depth "Survival Gear" Articles

Finding the Best Survival Gear for YOU is a complex and ongoing process.

All sorts of questions come into play, such as:

Which pieces of survival gear do you really need?
vs. What gear is a "nice-to-have" but not necessary.
Which gear brands are best?
And what survival gear brands should you avoid at all costs!

Acquiring a quality stash of survival gear is a daunting, overwhelming process.

And it should never be taken lightly.

That's why we break it all down in our extensive library of detailed survival gear articles.

Below you'll find SkilledSurvival's BEST "Survival Gear" articles (hover and click any of the gear listed below for a detailed article about that gear):

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You'll want to come back to this page often as you progress towards your ultimate goal of acquiring all the best survival gear.

Plus, we update this page often as new articles are published.

Prepare, Adapt and Overcome,
"Just In Case" Jack

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

By Just In Case Jack 2 Comments

Let me just say – there’s something incredibly satisfying about cooking a meal with the power of the sun.

Harnessing the power of the 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 On The Market Today [With Video Reviews]

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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…]

6 Best Bivy Sacks On The Market Right Today [With Video Reviews]

By Just In Case Jack 1 Comment

When it comes time to survive the elements in an emergency, you need a light shelter you can trust.

Sure, there are tons of great camping tents on the market.

And there are even some lightweight survival tents.

But it’s hard to find a 4-season tent designed for one person that doesn’t weigh 3-4lbs.

While that sounds light compared to other shelter options, 4 lbs. is a big addition to your pack or vehicle. Both in weight and volume.

But there’s another option – a bivy sack! [Read more…]

6 Best Faraday Bags To Stop Digital Hackers In Their Tracks

By Will Brendza Leave a Comment

In the modern world, electronics are everywhere.

And these electronic devices all want your personal information.

Information that’s both valuable and vulnerable.

Without proper privacy protection, your electronic devices (i.e., phone, computer) may get hacked.

It’s not difficult for computer nerds to do.

And it’s a non-violent, easy way for criminals to watch, listen, extort, and steal from you.

In fact, this kind of crime is on the rise. Explosively. [Read more…]

17 Proven Self Defense Weapons For Insanely Strong Protection

By Will Brendza 2 Comments

Long ago, in the distant past, beyond the horizon of written history, a momentous event occurred.

An ancient human picked up a blunt object and beat another to death for the first time.

That moment changed the world forever.

Since then the art of self defense and the advance of weaponry have grown along with humans.

Entire arts forms have formed around specific self defense weapons.

Inventing techniques and methods to hone these deadly weapons to perfection over centuries.

And as civilization advanced, it became necessary to learn how to wield these weapons. [Read more…]

7 Best Tactical Backpacks That Will Make You Hard To Kill

By Just In Case Jack 1 Comment

There’s just something badass about carrying everything you need to survive on your back.

It’s a feeling of intense satisfaction.

Completely confident you have what you need to disappear into the wilderness or survive an urban combat zone.

Armed to the teeth and prepared to deal with whatever comes your way.

That’s power.

And it’s something all survival backpacks (and tactical backpacks in particular) make possible.

Having a tactical backpack packed and stacked in your home ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. [Read more…]

5 Best Solar Phone Chargers On The Market Today

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 On The Market Today

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Here’s one thing I know with 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 a 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…]

3 Easy Methods To How To Siphon Gas In A Survival Emergency

By Will Brendza 5 Comments

It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, your age, your political views or you’re income level –

EVERYONE agrees:

Running out of gas sucks – BIG TIME.

It’s one of the most helpless and miserable feelings you can ever experience.

And if running out of gas is bad enough, running out in the middle of nowhere is even worse.

Becoming stranded in the boondocks, where there’s not a gas station for miles.

And this is during normal times, what about in widespread emergencies? [Read more…]

Best Tactical Knife – Top 7 On The Market Today [With Video Reviews]

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…]

Survival Gear - ALL Of Skilled Survival's In Depth "Survival Gear" Articles

Prepare, Adapt and Overcome, "Just In Case" Jack

Prepare, Adapt and Overcome,
"Just In Case" Jack