If you’ve ever looked through a first aid kit, you’ve seen emergency blankets. You’ve probably wondered how something so thin could keep you warm. Well, Mylar blankets don’t work like any regular blanket. They are made of thin material that is easy to carry because it is so compact. The emergency blankets reflect your own […]
There’s nothing worse than being unprepared when a storm hits. It can catch you completely off guard and end up creating a sour day out of what could have been a fun one. This happens frequently whenever you’re at a theme park, a sports game, or walking around a city that you aren’t familiar with. […]
Keeping your hands warm during the winter can be a hard task. Gloves and mittens can only help so much, but sooner or later your fingers start to feel numb. This is not only frustrating, but also ruins the whole day. While there are hand warmers out there on the market, they only last for […]
Direct Action® is a manufacturer of military uniforms and equipment, such as the Direct Action Dragon Egg Tactical Backpack. It is called “tactical” because it is designed for military use and law enforcement operators, but it is not just that. The bag is also designed for everyday use because of its low-profile look. It does […]
Many folks think their survival food recipes consist of instructions on how to use a can open and boil water. While heating canned soup or other type of prepared foods is the easy way to cook, eating canned foods for several days in a row can get old. Additionally, many times people will prefer a […]
During a particular bug out situation, you might need to use different bags. The reason for this is because each situation can be different. Some are temporary and some are a long term. Some are so awful and chaotic, you’ll never be able to come back to your house. That’s why you need to have […]
For the greatest success in packing your go bag, you must attend to a few details especially in choosing your dehydrated food. Your go bag may be needed to get you to a far and remote place and requires planning, especially for basic needs like food. If your evacuation will only be a few days […]
The supplies in your bug out bag are what you’ll need to stay alive in a situation where you have to get out of dodge. But most people make the mistake of packing two or more items, when one of them can serve multiple purposes. If you cut down on all the items you pack, […]
All bets are off when you’re in a bug out situation. You have to be street smart about people – especially if you’ve always been the type of person who easily trusts others. When the world has turned chaotic, you can forget trust. No one is going to be on their best behavior – especially […]
With everything that’s gone on in the world, the possibility that you’ll face a SHTF situation in your lifetime isn’t so inconceivable. When a crisis situation like that does happen, you don’t have time to prepare when there is chaos all around you. You have to already be prepared – and that means making sure […]