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Brew Coffee in a Water Bottle
The GSI H2JO! Coffee filter is an ingenious device that screws on to a standard water bottle, enabling you to easily brew a jug of hot coffee in the wilderness.550 Paracord
Military spec 550 parachute cord should be a part of every survival kit. Very strong and ultra versatile, 550 paracord is included as one of the 15 survival essentials ...Personal Locator Beacons or Personal Body Locators?
Should you carry a Personal Locator Beacon when in the wilderness?
Don't turn your PLB into a Personal Body Locator. In this Survival Topic I argue that first and foremost your best chances of surviving in the wilderness are using your survival skills and common sense to take care of yourself.
Best Survival Tool?
What do you think is the all around best survival tool?Choosing the Most Important Survival Gear
Each survival situation requires a selection of the most proper and important survival gear. If you could only bring a limited number of items with you, what would you choose?SteriPEN Water Purifier
An interesting piece of survival gear is the SteriPen. Steripens make water safe to drink by the use of UV light, much like the SODIS method. The difference is the steripen does it in under a minute...The Kelly Kettle
The Kelly Kettle is an excellent piece of survival gear that can be used to boil water quickly and efficiently. Not only that, the Kelly Kettle can use just about any kind of fuel that is available including old newspapers and camel dung. When fuel is difficult to obtain or you just do not want to have to carry it, you can rely upon this device ...Survival Whistles
Often overlooked in survival kits, a survival whistle can be one of the best investments you have ever made. Lightweight, compact, and easy to use, the shrill blast of a good survival whistle will get you noticed...Bug Out Bags
I recommend that every Survivor make and maintain a Bug Out Bag. When an emergency strikes unexpectedly, your bug-out bag could be the one thing that keeps you and your family alive...Rain Gear Suggestions
What kind of raingear do you prefer when surviving in the wet wilds? Some say breathable raingear is the way to go. Others say the tried and true non-breathable fabrics are much better in protecting you, especially in rugged conditions. What do you think?Tree Climbing Claws
Have you ever heard of tree climbing claws - metal claws that you wear on your palms so that you can climb trees like a bear? Neither did I. But do tree climbing claws work? Find out here...SL2 Survival Tool
Credit Card Survival Tool
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Magnesium Firestarter
Fortunately there is a tool start a fire that you can rely on whatever the weather and conditions you are in. Not only does this tool always produces a flame no matter how damp the conditions, it has no unreliable or breakable parts and is intrinsically its own tinder!Do Water Filters Work?
There are a bewildering array of portable water filters on the market, all competing with one another for your dollars. Claims are being made by the water filter manufacturers about the contaminants these portable water filters remove. Additional and even conflicting claims are sometimes listed by the sellers of water filters. What exactly does this mean?
How to you know if these what they are saying about these water filters is valid?
Strike Force Fire Starter
If you've ever tried to start a fire with damp matches or had your butane lighter malfunction when wet or cold or hungry, consider taking along an alternate means of making fire. A firesteel may just get you fired up ...Windmill Delta Stormproof Lighter
If you have ever attempted to light a fire in adverse conditions, when the wind is blowing a gale and the rain has soaked everything, including you, to the bone, then you may appreciate this heavy duty lighter.Shelters You Can Take With You
A very important topic for those who venture into the outdoors is shelter. Specifically the kinds of shelters you can bring with you. If your mode of transportation is human powered, the special considerations of shelter weight and bulk come into play.
Whether or not you are planning to stay outside overnight, there is always the chance you may find yourself doing just that. Taking the wrong route, underestimating the time it takes to get from point a to point b, or perhaps becoming injured can make it necessary to hunker down for awhile. Changes in weather can also force you under cover. For this reason at least a basic shelter should always be included in your kit.
Survivor Essentials
Every survivor has her favorite take along survival items. Often these items are tossed somewhere inside a pack or the trunk of a vehicle and pretty much forgotten.
It is important that you carefully compile a complete list of what it takes to survive in the variety of situations you are likely to encounter. And it is just as important to maintain these survival items in an easy to access survival kit and know how to use them to their fullest extent. Like an old friend, if you carefully maintain your kit it will be there for you when you need it most.
Insect Repellent
When biting insects descend like a plague, the survivor is prepared and knows what to do. Read about the strategies and methods used to keep the bugs at bay.15 Essentials
Bring these fifteen essential survival items wherever you go and you can survive just about any situation.Portable Shelter Types
In any survival situation it is good to know you have an excellent shelter to back you up. This article discusses the main types of shelters that are portable and how they compare.How to Choose a Sleeping Bag
Finding a sleeping bag that is right for you takes a bit of knowledge. In this survival topic we discuss what to look for in a sleeping bag and how to maximize it's warmth while in the great outdoors.Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
When choosing the proper sleeping bag you need to know how to estimate it's ability to keep you warm in the environment you plan to use it. Without the right sleeping bag, your foray into the wilderness could be disasterous.Sleeping Bag Insulation
Choosing the right kind of insulation for your sleeping bag is important. Making the right choice means spending comfortable, warm nights in the wilderness. Choose incorrectly and it could be your last night ever.Types of Sleeping Bags
A properly chosen sleeping bag is one of the best pieces of equipment you can have in any survival situation. Chosing wisely can mean the difference between comfortable nights in the wilderness or a disasterous experience.Other Survival Topics Pages: Home Page | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0
