Staying connected during an emergency isn’t always as simple as reaching for your smartphone. Power outages, overloaded cellular networks, dead batteries, severe weather and damaged infrastructure can all make normal communication more difficult. That’s why I decided to build an everyday-carry (EDC) communications bag—a compact kit containing the equipment I want available when I’m away […]
When bugging out or any other outdoorsy activities, no one likes to think about the odds of an emergency occurring. In reality, it’s never a good idea to assume everything will go smoothly. This is why having at least a minimal amount of survival equipment is essential for any bug out bag. Here are a […]
Urban survivalists have studied all the various aspects of how to live through a disaster that could wreak massive destruction. Much of the advice and information involves the preparation of tools and supplies that should go into an urban survival bag. There are many types of gears and kits that can be assembled by survivalists […]
Everyone should have a bug out bag – even if they don’t believe that the world as we know it is going to end soon. This collection of emergency items should be sufficient to meet your survival needs for at least three to five days. When it comes to building a bug out bag there […]
Have you noticed most stories about thieves tell a tale of people who are sneaking around, trying to be quiet and unnoticed while they get what they want and make a clean getaway? That’s because the thief knows that making sounds attract attention. While you’re not a thief, you do want to keep in mind […]
No one likes to imagine what life would be like when an emergency strikes. However, as much as we like to think life goes on as normal, it’s never a good idea to assume everything will go smoothly. This is why having at least a minimal amount of survival equipment is essential for any emergency […]
You never know when you’re going to have to get out in a hurry. Having a bag packed with all of the necessities you need – including survival clothing – will allow you to be prepared for any situation. You already know that you should have the basic items like food, water and first aid. […]
You hope it never happens, but if it does and you have to bug out, you need to be aware of the regional threats that could get you injured or killed. Even if you plan everything correctly and you execute your plan flawlessly during a bug out, you can’t foresee every single situation that you’re […]
You need to have your gear already contained in your survival backpack and ready to go for two main reasons. First, in the event of an emergency, everyone already knows where to go to get their hands on several days’ worth of necessary supplies. Secondly, in the event of an emergency, if your home becomes […]
We flip a switch and it’s there. Electricity. Most people take it for granted and mistakenly assume electric power will always be available to them. But, what happens when a storm knocks out power transformers in your location? You find yourself sitting in the dark. Your television, the computer and everything else you have become […]