Survival Gear Archives — Page 4 of 8

7 Best Survival Gas Masks (and Filters) On The Market In 2019

By Will Brendza 14 Comments

The iconic gas mask.

The one piece of survival gear we always associate with chaos, war, terror, and mass destruction.

Its image conjures up thoughts and feelings of spine-chilling events.

Disasters where the very air we breathe is not safe.

Where the air is poison.

And that’s exactly why you need one. The world today is not on a peaceful trajectory.

But that’s not all gas masks are for…

They are also necessary for many DIY projects. The can protect from paint fumes, chemical vapors, demolition debris, etc. [Read more…]

How To Build The Ultimate Emergency Survival Medical Kit

By Will Brendza 20 Comments

Call it what you like –

Medical Kit – 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 moments 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…]

6 Survival Radios And Why Everyone Needs To Own At Least One

By SS Contributor 8 Comments

Get A Survival Radio Setup You Can Be Proud Of

In our modern society, what’s the first thing most people reach for in an emergency?

Their bug out bag? No, way. (remember, I said “most people”, not those of us who are prepared).

A survival knife? Unfortunately No.

Their survival radio? Probably not.

Most people pull out their cell phone because it’s our societies fastest way to call for help.

And that makes perfect sense since nearly 95% of all US adults currently own a cell phone.

And there’s no shame in utilizing this modern technology. If the cell phone network is operating as normal, by all means, dial away. [Read more…]

How To Use Desiccants To Combat Moisture For Long Term Storage

By Just In Case Jack 3 Comments

How To Use Desiccants For Survival & The Best Desiccants To Buy

In order to properly prepare for future emergencies, you must be willing to make investments.

Investments in dollars to amass supplies. But also an investment in time to research the right life-saving supplies.

We do this to protect ourselves and our families from an unknowable future.

But these critical emergency tools and supplies will likely sit around for months (or years) before they actually get put to use.

And honestly, we all should hope and pray the day we actually need these supplies will NEVER come. [Read more…]

9 Best Neck Knives For Self Defense, Survival and Preparedness

By Will Brendza 1 Comment

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…]

How To Build Your Ultimate Car Emergency Kit From Scratch

By Just In Case Jack 4 Comments

Building An Epic Car Emergency Kit That’s Right For You

As responsible adults, we understand the importance of keeping emergency supplies in our homes.

We’ve built a large stash of emergency supplies and tools for an unknowable future.

We buy plenty of band-aids and Neosporin for cuts and scrapes.

We horde flashlights, candles and bulk packs of batteries for electrical outages.

Heck, many of us make it a priority to stockpile extra toilet paper for that surprise blizzard.

Because running out of T.P. IS absolutely a real emergency! [Read more…]

4 Best Suture Kits For Life Threatening Medcial Emergencies

By Will Brendza 5 Comments

How To Find A Survival Suture Kit That’s Right For You

Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it holds you together like a sack.

It keeps your internal organs and fluids from spilling out.

It protects your insides from external forces, and it regulates your body temperature.

But sometimes – often – in survival situations, your skin gets sliced wide open.

Maybe you cut yourself with a can-opener or a knife. Or maybe you hit your head on a rock.

Or perhaps you caught a jagged branch in the chest, and now you’re laid wide open. [Read more…]

7 Best EDC Knives For Self Defense, Survival, and Preparedness

By Will Brendza 6 Comments

A Guide To Help You Find The Best EDC Knife For You

When a specific tool’s been used for centuries and found across several continents, you know there’s something special going on.

Knives are the perfect example of such a special tool.

And it’s not like the basic knife design has evolved all that much over time either.

No, the idea of a blade (stone and later metal) has been with us since the dawn of man.

Knives have maintained their basic applicability, retained their form, and sustained their usefulness since their creation. [Read more…]

3 Best Portable Solar Chargers For Your Next Outdoor Adventure

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How To Find The Best Portable Solar Charger For Your Next Great Adventure

There’s been a recent boom in portable solar phone chargers.

And their increasing popularity has taken the survival world by storm.

Why? Because they’re so incredibly useful in wilderness and emergency situations.

Not to mention how convenient they are for camping and outdoor adventures.

These portable devices turn solar energy from the sun into usable electrical power.

Energy to power any device that relies on electricity to function all while on the go. [Read more…]