There are a lot of good articles with lists and other information out there to help you figure out what gear you should have, such as my previous article on what you should have in your bug out bag. This post is really just to get you to think … [Continue reading]
DIY portable camping PVC pipe evap air conditioner
Ok, so I saw the 5 gallon bucket air conditioner swamp cooler that figjam did a couple years ago and thought it was a fantastic idea. I wanted to see if I could improve on that. I finally got it. This is it, in my RV right now running off a car … [Continue reading]
Don’t attack someone else’s SHTF plan as if you’re psychic
I see this crap all the time and it really bugs me. Too many people think they have the answer to what will happen after SHTF and that thinking makes their plans suck. Does your plan really make sense? I write an article like 60 bug out bag gear … [Continue reading]
Top 7 prepper/survival/camping gifts for preppers
Ever sat down and wondered, "What the heck am I going to get him or her this year"? Obviously, you want to get them something they like. Why not get them something they need? Ok, it doesn't have to be for this upcoming holiday in particular. It … [Continue reading]
Gear: Quality over Quantity
Author’s note: For the record, I am NOT a “gear snob”. To me, it isn’t about how much expensive gear you can collect, but rather doing what it takes to keep your ass alive! So other than one item, I am not here to advocate a certain brand over … [Continue reading]
How much water should you be carrying in your bug out bag?
Water is one of the most critical resources you need to have with you to survive any situation, but just how much should you carry with you? As I mentioned previously in How much gear should you put in your bug out bag?, it all comes down to your … [Continue reading]