Know Prepare Survive

Prepping is all about surviving in emergency situations. Whether it’s dodging a tornado or bleeding to death in the woods, a little bit of knowledge can make the difference between waking up the next morning or never waking up again. Being called to defend yourself against another person definitely qualifies …

Flashlights are considered must-have items around these parts. I have half a dozen lights floating around my person, EDC bag, and “bugout” truck. So, light is never far away. Some of them are tactical flashlights, such as my Klarus XT11GT and Klarus XT12S (which are both excellent, by the way, …

With the 6.5 Creedmoor becoming one of the hottest cartridges to come down the pike in years, shooters need to understand that this cartridge is not your daddy’s round. It is a completely new bag of worms in ballistics science. We must understand that using budget rings and bases when …

Guns are many things to many people. They are protection. They are entertainment. They are a necessary tool to acquire food. But one thing they are not is light[1]. Even a polymer-framed handgun has a heavy metal slide and metal internals. Ammo, with the heavy projectile made of lead and …

Every Day Carry (EDC) is something we’re really passionate about, and for good reason! Whether you’re looking ahead to being prepared for a SHTF moment or simply want to be better prepared every day of your life, consciously focusing on EDC can make all the difference. Especially if you ever …

I’m going to tell you a secret… … come a little closer… … little more… … are you ready? … “Prepping” is a lot easier and cheaper than you think. Being prepared doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a $200 bug out backpack and a Rambo survival knife. …

The 2019 Military/Tactical Watch Buying Guide Updated: 7/8/19 Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a watch guy. I’m old school and a firm believer that every man everyone should carry a watch. Sure you’ve got a phone that tells the time but what about when your battery dies? Or you …

So let’s say TEOTWAWKI has happened and we’re all on our own just trying to survive. Here’s the question: What kind of gun do you carry? Sure the 22 is a great survival rifle. The bullets are cheap (as long as you buy them before SHTF), there is little recoil, and …

To many people, the idea of wearing a boot knife brings images of cowboys getting into a bar fight. Or perhaps WWII paratroopers, dropping into battle with M3 trench knives strapped to the outside of their boot. Or even a wanna-be assassin in an action movie who made it past …

As much as I love nature, I know she is a potentially cruel mistress. There are many hazards when exploring the woods and deserts of this world which can injure you and leave you bleeding to death surrounded by animals and stars. Of course, the unthinkable could happen at home, …

Bows may not be as fancy as modern firearms, but they are an effective choice in many situations. You can use one bow to hunt animals from rabbits to bear. And releasing an arrow is quieter, even with the loud “THWACK!” of a recurve, than any firearm. This makes them …

There are about as many different knife blade styles as there are knifemakers. I’d say that there are more, but for every innovative knifemaker, there are a dozen knifemakers who have no creativity! However, whether a blade is handmade or mass produced, it is made in a certain style. You …

One of my favorite activities is to walk the woods. I especially like to explore off the trail. I have some rock climbing experience, so I can be more daring than some people I know. But those rocks can be sharp and all it would take is one slip to …

The Bug Out Bag Backpack Ultimate Guide Updated 7/1/19 Ok, now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s get into the meat of the subject, picking the best bug out bag backpack for you. You might see me refer to it as a GOOD bag (Get Out Of Dodge), bail out …

If you call a hand axe a hatchet, most people will know what you’re talking about. A few grognard-types will grumble about it though, much as if you called a gun’s magazine a clip, Interesting note: There is such a thing as a clipazine! But there is a real difference …