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5 Best Survival Backpacks To Hold All Your Survival Gear

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Survival BackpackWhat IS a survival backpack?

Well…it’s a backpack tough enough for survival – it’s as simple as that. And a backpack is just a durable container, for your gear, you take everywhere.

Because in an emergency, there’s nothing better than having the right tool for the job.

And nothing worse than having to make do with the wrong tool…

Why? Because your odds of success are significantly better with the proper gear.

Sure, expert survivalists can often make do with what nature provides. Bushcraft can come in handy. [Read more…]

Best Hazmat Suit For Survival On The Market Today 2019

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Hazmat SuitLet me guess…you’re searching for REAL answers to your SERIOUS questions about hazmat suits.

Why? Because there’s a ton of confusion surrounding these weird looking “suits”.

And a Hazmat Suit is not something you buy often – so you want to get it right the first time.

So, you must decide first, do you even need one, and if so, which one is best…

You need someone you can trust to give you some straight answers.

Hi – I’m Jack – I’m that someone, so let’s begin. [Read more…]

Gray Man – How To Blend In By Hiding In Plain Sight

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Gray Man - How To Blend In“Sometimes the best hiding place is the one that’s in plain sight.” – Stephanie Meyer

Today, we’re going to discuss hiding in plain sight. But not about hiding “things” using diversion safes, but hiding YOU.

We’re going to dissect the psychology behind Gray Man theory.

The gray man concept is not new. Others have written about it, and we’ve even touched on it in previous articles as well:

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Best Tent Air Conditioner To Make You A Summer Camping Hero

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Best Tent Air ConditionerIf you’ve been contemplating getting a portable tent air conditioner (a.k.a. tent AC) – you’re in luck…

Never before have there been so many quality options to choose from.

So, yes, you SHOULD invest in a tent air conditioner. It will make your summer camping experience 10 times better!

Why? Because nothing ruins a fun camping trip more than tossing and turning in your own pool sweat all night.

It’s both gross and uncomfortable!

I love summer camping but the temperatures can get unbearably hot and muggy. Heck, before I got my tent AC I would consider canceling my trips due to the heat…

But not anymore. [Read more…]

Freeze Dried Food IS The Best Food For Survival

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Freeze Dried FoodIn survival and preparedness, there’s a lot of confusion around freeze-dried food.

What is it, what it’s not, why you should care, can you make freeze dry food at home, etc.

That’s why today I’m going to clear the air. I’m going to  share with you everything I know about freeze dried food, specifically:

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How To Survive A Nuclear Attack – Hunker Down Or Die

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There’s nothing that frightens me more than a nuclear attack.

Not only are they the most destructive device known to man, but surviving one might be worse than being wiped out at ground zero.

I realize that sounds morbid but surviving the aftermath is not for the faint of heart.

Just barely surviving the initial blast likely means days or weeks of acute radiation sickness.

Your only chance is to quickly hunker down or die.

So today we’re going to discuss all aspects of how to survive a nuclear attack: [Read more…]

How To Build A DIY Aquaponics System For Food Self Sufficiency

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Aquaponics is the ultimate solution to at home backyard food production.

It’s the smartest way to generate more food per square foot than a backyard garden alone.

It’s the answer to a prepared survivalist food production prayers.

The ability to add food to the table even in a long term disaster scenario.

But most people have never seriously looked into DIY aquaponics systems – which is a shame.

So today, let’s discuss I’ll share (in detail) everything I know about Aquaponics: [Read more…]

Best Portable Solar Generators For Survival Emergencies 2019

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Best Solar GeneratorsMan, 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…]

12 Best EDC Bags For Everyday Survival and Preparedness – 2019

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Best EDC BagsA quick look online proves I’m not alone in my passion for Every Day Carry Bags (a.k.a. EDC Bag).

And thank goodness today we have way more options to choose from than the 90’s style fanny packs!

Nowadays, there are dozens of EDC bag manufacturers, each with a unique lineup of styles and sizes.

So many, in fact, deciding on the “best EDC bag” can feel a bit overwhelming.

To be honest, it took me quite a while to settle on the right EDC bag for me.

So today, I’m going to share with you the exact process I followed. [Read more…]

7 Best Hand Crank Radios On The Market Today – 2019

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Hand Crank Radio In Hikers HandEveryone should own a hand crank radio.

I truly believe that.

Why? Because we all have an obligation to prepare for future emergencies.

Regardless of whether you think a widespread global catastrophe is in the cards or not…

Local weather emergencies happen all the time – that’s a fact.

And the hand crank radio is one of the most reliable, versatile, and powerful tools in such an emergency.

So if you’re thinking about getting one, you’re in the right place. [Read more…]

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