One of the most important skills you can possess when you are out in the wilderness is being able to build a fire. Whether you are simply sitting around the campfire relaxing or cooking food on it. Knowing how to build a specific types of campfires, or fire lays to give them their correct name, can make all the difference. Particularly when your survival depends upon it. There are many different types of campfires that you can build. Each fire lay suits a different type of situation or a certain requirement. The following fire lays are the most commonly used and each one of them offer somethin ..read more

You may be asking yourself why you need to know how to start a fire in the rain? Chances are that if you’re ever going to get stuck in an emergency situation you’ll also experience bad weather along the way. They say that when it rains it pours, and sometimes that might mean literally! Rain or shine, you need some way to start a fire and most survival instructors will tell you that you should carry tools to start a fire in two primary ways and two secondary ones. Rain is going to make it hard to light matches (although waterproof matches would help) and if colder temperatures come with the moi ..read more

Updated March 6, 2021: It is comforting to believe we would be safe if a city-wide crisis ever occurred. However, most of us are not prepared for living in a city without power and with low supplies if any of food and water. If such an event happened, most people wouldn’t remain in the city they reside in for very long. Those of us who live in metropolitan areas are dependent on the things that come with it. Cities Cannot Feed Themselves! Every populated city is man-made. Towns are constructed so people can socialize, participate in commerce, and benefit from public services like water, sanita ..read more

Updated March 6, 2021 – Survival whistles maybe inexpensive pieces of emergency gear, but they are essential for anyone who understands their importance. Survival whistles are absolutely vital yet they are one of the most underrated survival items you can carry with you, or have in your emergency kit. I won’t waste time explaining what a whistle is or what it does as I’m confident anyone reading this will know that already. However, what does need explaining is the importance of a survival whistle. Why are Survival Whistles So Important? Communication is a key element in successfully surviving ..read more

Updated March 03, 2021 – A hand crank radio is, to put it bluntly, the best emergency weather radio you could possibly have. It will be one of the most vital pieces of emergency radio communication in your survival kit. A hand crank weather radio gives you a lifeline to the outside world. It provides you with access to the top alerts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). You can waste a considerable amount of time selecting an emergency weather radio if you’re not 100% sure what you’re looking for. There are literally hundreds of options from which to choose. However ..read more

Update February 2021 – Best Kerosene Lanterns – When considering which type of lantern you should purchase for a survival situation, you have a few options. First, you have to choose between a powered lantern or a fuelled lantern. Battery-operated and hand crank lanterns are examples of powered lanterns. Oil lamps and kerosene lanterns are examples of fuelled lanterns. Although each type of lantern has its benefits, it is those lanterns that use fuel that are typically considered to be the best option. Most fuelled lanterns can burn a multitude of fuels. Kerosene, paraffin, diesel, various lan ..read more

Updated February 2021 – This WaterBrick review will cover the main features and benefits of this excellent water storage solution. As well as any obvious disadvantages too. Most people understand the importance of storing water, particularly when prepping for emergencies. Generally, when planning for an emergency, the 55-gallon water drum is the long-term water storage container of choice. This type of large water drum is an excellent storage option. Especially if you have the space to accommodate one or more of them. They are definitely a stalwart of water storage planning for many preppers ..read more

When we first laid eyes on the popular Duronic Hurricane 4 in 1 hand-crank LED lantern from those guys over at Duronic we said. “Wow, this looks great, and what a great design!” We know, two ‘greats‘ in one sentence, we were definitely heading for a disappointment! From previous experience, we know that this first initial reaction to a new product is often quickly dampened. Particularly when we get an item into our grubby little hands and start to test it out. It is at this point when the usual disappointments start to appear. Thankfully, this wasn’t the case with this great little lamp from D ..read more

Preppers are always on the lookout for great gear. Gear that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. The Thorfire camping lantern is exactly that! To qualify as a great item it also has to be compact and lightweight. Obviously, benefits that make an item easier to stow and carry. So, when it comes to finding a lantern that ticks all the boxes as well as offering hand crank power generation. Eliminating any reliance upon the grid. Then the Thorfire collapsible LED camping lantern is right up there! Why is the Thorfire Camping lantern such a winner with backpackers? The easy answer is its size an ..read more

With no lack of charging options, the AGPtek Lantern is the ideal solution for any unexpected emergency situation. In a power outage, the five charging options the AGPtek offers will ensure you will never be without a light. The 36 LED lantern can be used in bright and super bright mode. 120 and 240 lumens respectively. Its power-saving design has an operating life of up to 100,000 hours! In addition, the AGPtek Solar Crank Lantern has a universal USB port with an output of DC 5V/1A. Extremely useful for charging cell phones and other small electronic devices. The 5 choices for charging your A ..read more