Archives for Gear - Page 2
Now THAT’s a (Survival) Knife; Varieties & Comparisons
No one would argue that having the right tool for the job is not one of the cornerstones of preparedness. And, while improvisation is another vital trait for the prepared…
Off-Road Driving Techniques & Tactics
Some are recreational off-roaders, to whom, much of this will be core knowledge. Some of us drive off-road only occasionally to access some of the more remote portions of our…
Vehicular Emergency Preparation: Checklist & Supplies
While not all of us venture into or live in wilderness areas, a great many people drive their vehicles long distance every year on business or pleasure through areas that…
3 Ways to Bring Old, Dull Scissors Back to Life
With the advent of inexpensive, mass-produced metal implements for the home and farm, the necessity of making things last and getting extended use out of them had fallen to the…
Build Your Own Low-Tech Solar Box Cooker
In a world with expensive high tech solar cells capable of converting the sun's energy into convenient electricity, we often forget that the sun's energy is already in the perfect…
Cheap Homemade Fire Starters
Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of those military trioxane bars that can be found in just about every military surplus catalog on the planet. I generally tuck…
Firearms Guide for the Versatile & Responsible Homesteader
Firearms come in a very wide variety. Beyond personal preference and cosmetic factors, they are designed to fulfill a variety of roles, in much the same way a set of…
Lightning Safety and Preparedness
Summer is the peak season for one of the nation's deadliest weather phenomena— lightning. But don't be fooled, lightning strikes year round. An average of 62 people are killed each…