How to Prepare your Family for National Emergencies and Survival at Home – A Quick Overview The whole issue of “prepping” has taken on a massive and unstoppable life of its own over the past decade through many countries, but especially in those countries whose economy can support families who have the financial ability to prepare for a catastrophic event …
22 Climbing Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner!
Every experienced climber has some moments in the early days of their climbing career that they look back on and cringe. Whether it’s the time they showed up at the crag with fifteen people blasting Beyonce and got a stern talking-to from a local, or the time they got in way over their head on a route, got benighted, or …
21 Essential Tips for Hiking With a Toddler
After my baby was born, I was very excited to take her hiking with me. It was easy. All I had to do was pop her in the carrier and off we’d go! She’d either fall asleep or sit passively, happy to be snuggled up against me and be outside at the same time. As she got older, things got …
How to Store Gasoline – Doomsday Prepper Style
Natural disasters and unprecedented blackouts happen more nowadays. Because of extreme weather conditions and strange viruses like the recent Covid-19 virus, these emergencies seem to grow even more inevitable each day. It becomes ideal to act accordingly by preparing for such happenings. One of the most important things to have in storage is a source of power which in this …
Knife or Gun : Which is Better for Self-Defense?
Here’s an age-old question, and it’s one that needs to be addressed. So, is a gun better for defense or is a knife better? The answer is, YES! Okay, that’s a cop-out, so I’ll explain a bit better. You see, there’s absolutely no question that you can find yourself in a position where a gun would be far better for …
What to Look for in Pocket Knife Brands
Are you wondering “what is the best knife brand?” Well, I used to wonder that too. Basically, if you are new to knife shopping, all these choices, manufacturers, models, and variations make buying a knife a big deal. Like, should you go with carbon steel or stainless steel? How do you know that this $100 knife is better than this …
What’s the Best Family Starter Boat for You?
Family boating is a classic American pastime and beloved activity. Choosing the best boat to get your family started in this iconic activity is a bit less exciting! After many hours of research, writing and testing, we’ve come up with the ultimate starter family boat buying guide!
How To Find Water in the Wilderness
Survival – 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Finding Water The average person can survive for three weeks without food but only three days without water. It will be your number one priority to ensure survival – it is absolutely essential to life. If you are in survival mode, don’t wait to look for water when you’re thirsty or when …
How to Camp Anywhere with a CPAP Machine
Several members of my family sleep with a CPAP machine. Most of the time, it is not overly burdensome as long as they are sleeping in their own bed where they have their system setup. However, our family loves to camp, and we needed to find a better solution for camping with a CPAP machine. There are three easy solutions …
Addicted to Extreme Knives? You’re Not Alone
Okay, if you’ve been living under a rock since 1971 you may not know this, but otherwise, you’ll be totally aware that along with cool extreme knives, there’s a culture. What does that mean? Well, it means that you are part of an international community of people that love knives for the sake of knives. It’s kinda like the Harley …