Survival Gear

You can pack the most comprehensive bug-out bag in the world, but if your vehicle won't start, you're not going anywhere at that crucial moment. Being prepared is more than just stockpiling supplies to get you through an emergency. The experience of the thousands of people stuck without … [Read more...] about 4 Things You NEED in Your Bug Out Vehicle Gear [non-negotiable!]

Forum warriors love talking about guns, knives, and backpacks. They're sexy. They're the "lead singers" of prepper gear. Flashy, and ever poised for Hollywood moments, like combat or "bugging out." But what about the "unsung heroes" of survival gear? You know, the janitors and bean counters. Quietly … [Read more...] about The 10 Most Underrated Preps

In today's economy every dollar counts. Many people out there are trying to stretch every dollar, while at the same time store additional supplies as part of their preparedness planning.  You may not think of a Dollar Tree or similar store as a place to buy survival supplies, but let me tell you, … [Read more...] about Survival Supplies at the Dollar Store

This past couple of weeks we geared up for a trial run "just in case"…and found some areas we needed to shore up. After my first husband passed, a friend who quilts, took all of his dress shirts and made me a beautiful biscuit quilt and then two small throw quilts. When MrWE2 and I took our 11 … [Read more...] about Gearing Up For Just in Case Emergencies

How many people travel every year in the frigid cold? Millions, right? How many travel via remote areas where if they broke down receiving help would not be the easiest thing? Lots of people. I remember a story several years ago where a couple took a wrong turn in the mountains - no cell phone … [Read more...] about Mr. Heater-Portable Buddy Heater Review

I was going through one of the containers, and ran across a few things that don't make it onto a lot of “Survival Gear” lists, but can come in very, very handy. 1. A “4-in-1” Farriers's Rasp Now, I haven't been in kicking distance of a horse in a long, long time, and this tool is intended for … [Read more...] about Some Other Weird Prep Items from Wyzyrd