TOPS Multi-Fuel Folding Stove
Perhaps the most unlikely item to see at a knife convention is a cooking device, but that is…
Navigating the Darkness: Light Selection for the Next Disaster
Light has been a requirement for human existence for thousands of years. Ancient cultures all had some sort…
Danger in the Desert: Surviving a Hostile Environment
The desert Southwest encompasses an immense area. While the desert offers many opportunities, it’s an unforgiving environment to…
Survival’s Big Seven: Must-Have Basics
The most successful survival strategies are usually the ones that focus on the basics—food, water, first aid, medical,…
Off-Road to Recovery: Gear for Vehicle Self-Rescue
An urban disaster or public emergency that forces an evacuation is about as real as it gets. With…
Fire: Friend or Foe?
It may happen while you’re asleep, cooking dinner, taking a shower or surfing the internet—in fact, it can…
Bug-Out Bag 101: Planning and Packing
You’re sitting quietly at home, watching TV with the family, when something unimaginable happens. The “why” or “what”…
Offbeat: Meals Ready to Eat
Meals Ready to Eat, or simply MREs, are the main individual self-contained field ration for U.S. military personnel.…
Tactical NAV: Military-Grade Navigation for Handheld Devices
The popularity of the Apple iPhone®, iPod® and iPad cannot be overstated. They are quickly becoming the preferred…
Road Warrior: Preparing a Get Home Bag
If a disaster occurs while you’re away from your home (and your preparations), what do you do? Do…