While out shopping with my family today, I came across the Life+Gear Wings of Life Backpack. It was a special at Costco and was only $39.97. I have seen them before on sites like Amazon for $49 and more. We decided to pick one up. Now, I wouldn’t recomend this product as a stand alone… Continue reading 72 hr. Get Home Bag
Category: Survival gear
Do-it-Yourself Survival Gear
While doing some Christmas shopping at a top named sporting goods store I stumbled upon some high priced items that I realized would be good things to keep in your pack when you are out in the woods, but would be so easy to put together myself. Like these small rolls of duct tape. $3.95… Continue reading Do-it-Yourself Survival Gear
More Paracord uses
One of my sons decided to re-wrap his survival knife with paracord. We tried the cord wrap that the original cord came done in. He didn’t like it as much when done with the bulky paracord. It made the handle too chunky for his hand. Together we decided to do a sideways cobra braid using… Continue reading More Paracord uses
Paracord “Survival” Bracelets
Survival Bracelets are all the rage right now. There are countless tutorials available online to make your own and just as many sites to purchase one already made. Paracord is very versatile. It can hold up to 550 lbs before breaking (why it’s also called 550-cord). Commercial Type III 550 Cord is made of a… Continue reading Paracord “Survival” Bracelets
How to make fire starters
Today we will look at how to create some inexpensive fire starters from everyday things in the home.Caution ! This involves heat and very hot wax, parental supervision required! What you need: Step 1Start the wax melting. Fill the camp pot 3/4 full with water and place on stove to warm. Then place the wax… Continue reading How to make fire starters
Emergency Radios
When the Stuff does hit the rotating cooling device it is helpful to have some means to actually hear information from those nominally in charge. Today I will review 3 radios that I have used and own. Realistic crystal controlled weather radio This is an old model not currently in production but you can find… Continue reading Emergency Radios
Solar Force
I don’t know if this is for us to post reviews or just read what you wrote, but here goes nothing. About 7 – 8 months ago, I was looking for a really good, durable, bright and economical flashlight. Interestingly enough, I quickly realized that these economical did not fit well with the rest of… Continue reading Solar Force