Product Reviews

BLACKHAWK Women's Tactical Pants

Finding good tactical pants for women can be a little tricky. Couple that to the fact that the wife is wee-tiny, and it makes it double-tricky.

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Columbia River Knife and Tool's Eat N Tool

Like to eat? So do we. Be prepared to do so at a moments notice with the Columbia River Knife and Tool's - Eat N Tool.

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Leatherman Style PS

Welcome to Micro-Tool Month! We're going to spend the next 4 weeks (or so) looking into a bunch of small, light-weight, multi-functional tools that make great additions to an Every Day Carry or Bug Out Bag.

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The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm

I read a lot of technical books. I love fiction but can't ever seem to take the time to read it, the list of non-fiction I need to read is too darn long.

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goTenna: off-grid messages & GPS tracking

The goTenna is an amazing little device that can help you and your family communicate during a grid-down or evacuation situation. Learn more about them.

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Kelty Coyote 80 Backpack

If you have been looking for the right type of bag for a 72-Hour Emergency Kit, or as we call them around here - Bug Out Bags - but have been overwhelmed by the multitude of choices then look no further...

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Why Merino Wool Socks are the Best Darned Socks

Taking care of your feet is SO important. You should get some Merino Wool Socks for your Camping needs and Bug Out Bags. Seriously.

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Build The Perfect Bug Out Bag

We owe a lot of thanks to Creek Stewart for giving us our initial direction several years ago when we got started on our own prepping adventures: mainly with creating our first Emergency Survival Kits, which over time turned into this website

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UST JetScream Whistle

There are a few key items that belong in every emergency kit, and by that reasoning in an everyday carry. There might be times when you need to draw attention to yourself, for aid or for warning, for organization; the list goes on and on.

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5.11 COVRT 18 Backpack

We finally got our hands on the 5.11 COVRT 18 Backpack. Looking for a low-key BOB or EDC that can still offer tactical durability and usability? We've got it.

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