When it comes to the best gifts for the prepper and survival enthusiasts the options are almost limitless. There are gifts that range from items that will be used on a daily basis all the way up to items that you hope that you will never have to use ( like gas masks and radioactivity…
Imagine for a minute that the crap has hit the proverbial fan. What should you do? Is it safe to bug in or do you need to bug out? Are you prepared to do either? These are not easy questions to answer without knowing exactly what the situation is. There are a million different situations…
Being prepared for unforeseen situations is crucial for survival. The first and most basic step for any type of emergency that requires evacuation is to have a bug out bag on hand- packed with essentials needed to keep you alive for the first 72 hours after a disaster strikes. But, what are those essentials exactly?…
Our ancestors kept a well stocked survival pantry so that they could handle all of the little surprises that life gave them. Our modern society has told us that it is not necessary. After all, we can run to the local supermarket and pick up what we need at any time of day or night….
MREs Genuine U.S. Military Surplus Assorted Flavor – This assortment of MRE meals is picked at random from meals that were packed in 2012 or later and inspected in 2016 for quality. Each meal averages 1250 calories so it will…
Mountain House Biscuits and Gravy is a hearty, filling freeze dried breakfast that is great for camping, hiking or for storage as an emergency prep. It has fluffy buttermilk biscuits along with pork sausage gravy. Each pouch is rated for…
Augason Farms Freeze Dried Sliced Strawberries come in a No. 10 can for long term storage. These cans are rated for up to 30 years of safe storage if unopened. Once opened, you can reseal the can with the included…
Augason Farms Dehydrated Potato Shreds come in a No. 10 can with 1 pound 7 ounces of dehydrated potato shreds. The recommended serving size is 1/2 cup of dry potatoes giving you a total of 21 servings per can. This…
Augason Farms Dehydrated Potato Slices are certified gluten free potatoes that are perfect for short or long term storage. They come in a No. 10 can with a plastic lid so that you can reseal them once you have opened…
Preparing for a disaster can mean the difference between life and death. When disaster strikes, having the right emergency plan in place will help to keep you and your family safe and healthy. The key to survival is to be prepared before an emergency event even happens. In most cases, it is too late to…
Far too often, even more experienced campers and hikers fail to understand basic survival skills and why they’re important. Everyone, not just hikers and campers, should have a few basic skills to fall back on should an emergence arise. Floods, snow storms, and other events create real threats for anyone. There are a few skills…
One of the most common questions I get (especially from new survivalists) is “What gear do I need to buy.” When I first got started, this was my primary focus. While I didn’t have a great deal of money to spend, I did want to try to get a basic bug out bag put together. …