There is a huge market for specialty prepper food bars made just for survival kits and bug-out bags. I’m not talking about those 3,600-calorie bricks of cardboard that will enable you to try out your emergency dental kit. I’m talking high calorie, high protein energy bars that were developed by some “Navy Seal” and due… Continue reading The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar
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Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 12) – COMPLETE
We’ve had some fun designing and building this survival kit together. Here is Part 12 in the series where each week we have voted on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Well – the kit is now complete. Back when I first got involved in… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 12) – COMPLETE
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 11) – More Food!
We’re going to have some fun designing and building this survival kit together and we are well on our way. Here is Part 11 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Well – sorta. This week we… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 11) – More Food!
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 10) – THOUGHTS ON DEFENSE
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together and we are well on our way. Here is Part 10 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Well – sorta. This week… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 10) – THOUGHTS ON DEFENSE
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 9) – CARRYING WATER
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together and we are well on our way. Here is Part 9 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 9) – CARRYING WATER
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 8) – STUFF!!!!!
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 8 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 8) – STUFF!!!!!
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 7) – Food Prep, Shelter, and Tools
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 7 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item(s) to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 7) – Food Prep, Shelter, and Tools
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 6) – Cooking
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 6 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 6) – Cooking
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 5) – LIGHT
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 5 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 5) – LIGHT
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 4) – First Aid
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 4 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 4) – First Aid
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 3) – Food
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 3 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 3) – Food
Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 2) – Knife
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Here is Part 2 in the series where each week we will vote on a new item to add to the kit and see the results from the previous week. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit(Part 2) – Knife
Let’s Build a Survival Kit
We’re going to have some fun designing and building a survival kit together. Back when I first got involved in preparedness there were lots of discussions about “survival kits.” Nowadays, there are INCH bags, Bug Out bags, Get Home bags, and many more. I may be a bit old school but I’m going back to… Continue reading Let’s Build a Survival Kit
Ferro Rod & Tool Sharpener = FIRE
Lately, I’ve been playing around with some different fire starting methods including Ferro rods. With the right tinder, I have been really impressed with the results. While I still enjoy the simplicity and ease of use of a Bic lighter – I see the wisdom in more primitive fire starting methods as well. A good friend… Continue reading Ferro Rod & Tool Sharpener = FIRE
The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar
There is a huge market for specialty food bars made just for survival kits and bug out bags. I’m not talking about those 3,600 calorie bricks of cardboard that will enable you to try out your emergency dental kit. I’m talking high calorie, high protein energy bars that were developed by some “Navy Seal” and… Continue reading The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar
Review: Condor T&T EDC Pouch Kit [2020]
Something I have been slack in is my EDC. I have a few things in my Jeep but as far as an organized EDC kit that has been absent. I picked up a Condor T&T pouch a few months ago and finally got around to throwing some stuff in it. My intended purpose for the… Continue reading Review: Condor T&T EDC Pouch Kit [2020]
DIY: Making Waterproof Matches In Two Simple Steps
While my “Go To” firestarter is a Bic lighter, matches are super cheap and widely available. One problem is they are very susceptible to moisture. Ever try lighting a soggy match? Yeah. Kinda like trying to write on wet paper. Try as you might the outcome is not very desirable. Waterproof matches are available… Continue reading DIY: Making Waterproof Matches In Two Simple Steps
CIMA Knife Table Top Review
This was originally published August 23rd, 2016. My CIMA knives continue to do extremely well today. I ordered this CIMA fixed blade knife a couple months ago when it was on sale for less than $20 and was shipped free. I really wasn’t expecting much. This is Chinese-made and at that price point how good… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review
The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar
There is a huge market for specialty food bars made just for survival kits and bug out bags. I’m not talking about those 3,600 calorie bricks of cardboard that will enable you to try out your emergency dental kit. I’m talking high calorie, high protein energy bars that were developed by a Navy Seal and somehow… Continue reading The Ultimate Bug Out Food Bar
Want an Ultra-Concealable Carbine? You probably already have one….
Popular topic among those who have to travel any distance from home is being able to carry the firepower of a battle rifle – without it being seen. Most long guns are not known for their concealability thus pistols are often the firearm of choice. The AR pistol has become a popular “truck-gun” due… Continue reading Want an Ultra-Concealable Carbine? You probably already have one….
Rourke’s Get Home Bag
What follows is a list of the contents to my Get Home Bag. Always a work in progress feel free to comment and make suggestions. It was originally published in the Projects section. With my kit I am prioritizing light weight so I can move quickly. If I am on foot I need to travel as… Continue reading Rourke’s Get Home Bag
Layering your Kits
When dressing for activities in the out of doors we often use layering so that we can add or remove layers as needed to meet our needs in changing temperatures or climates. This same approach can be used when making our many different “KITS”. Everyone has their EDC (Every Day Carry) items that they have… Continue reading Layering your Kits
Prepper Ralph on Bug Out Bags
Rourke: This post was originally published over at ThePatriotPodcast and written by my co-host Prepper Ralph. By Prepper Ralph So to begin with… Bug Out Bags(BOBs) are meant to let you leave on a moment’s notice with no questions asked and escape to a safe place or at least one less dangerous. Hopefully you’ll… Continue reading Prepper Ralph on Bug Out Bags