Skilled Survival

10 Simple Survival Shelters That Will Conquer The Elements

By Just In Case Jack 9 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 there 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 – 2018

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…]

EMP Protection – How To Plan For A Massive Magnetic Pulse Attack

By Just In Case Jack 128 Comments

It’s Time To Take Action.

Because a massive electromagnetic pulse attack is a very real possibility.

That’s why you desperately need an EMP protection plan.

Don’t believe everything you’ll hear.

Kim Jong Un will continue his North Korean nuclear tests.

Meetings and fake handshakes will not change the collision course we’re on.

And if it’s not North Korea, it will be some other terrorist organization or country.

That’s why it’s long overdue to protect yourself from a massive EMP attack. [Read more…]

7 Best Tactical Watches On The Market Right Now – 2018

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…]

How To Make An Epic Survival Kit For Any Emergency

By Will Brendza 3 Comments

Everyone Should Own An Epic Survival Kit

And the idea behind survival kits is simple.

They are a stash of critical gear and supplies organized in a portable container (bag, pack, tin, etc.).

That’s it!

And while that sounds fairly straightforward – not just any ol’ bargain kit will do.

If you want to build (or buy) an epic one, you need to do some research.

You need to understand what makes a survival kit epic and what makes one a dude.

That why today we’re going to cover the following survival emergency kit topics: [Read more…]

Prepper Food Is The Best Investment For A Lifetime

By Just In Case Jack 40 Comments

Is Stockpiling Prepper Food A Good Idea?

When I was a little boy, and we ran out of peanut butter, my mother would send me downstairs to get another jar off the shelf.

Usually, there would be two more jars behind that one.

My mother (just like her mother before her) always had months of food on hand at any given moment.

I grew up assuming this was normal. Yet as a young adult, I didn’t shop this way.

After buying “BIG”, I might have two weeks of food on hand.

Never three jars of peanut butter, eight cans of pork and beans or ten loaves of frozen bread.

I once asked my grandmother why she always had so much food in the house.

Her answer was, “Just In Case.” [Read more…]

9 Proven Non Lethal Weapons For Insanely Strong Protection

By Just In Case Jack 3 Comments

Everyone should carry at least one non lethal weapon.

Yes, even if you already carry a firearm.

Why? Because not every conflict calls for a lethal response.

For example:

Does a pickpocket deserve a bullet in the head?

Sometimes a non lethal weapon is the right answer.

It’s a calculated means to deter, intimidate, or stop a threat.

Or maybe you just don’t want to carry a gun. In this case you need a different method for protection. [Read more…]

How To Build A Root Cellar – A Backup Backyard Refrigerator

By Will Brendza 4 Comments

Building a backyard root cellar is not a new trick.

In fact, it’s an ancient one.

It’s one of the oldest survival tricks in the book.

But is utilizing the earth for refrigeration still necessary?

In America, there’s an appliance called a refrigerator, duh!?

Our $3,000 stainless refrigerators and chest freezers take care of all our food preservation needs.

Plus, we have an overabundance of reliable power to run those things forever, everyone knows that.

No one needs to (or cares to) store their food underground anymore, right?

WRONG. [Read more…]

Ferro Rod – The Best Ones To Own For Wilderness Survival

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…]