Lightning Strike Fire Starter
I have seen just about every survival gadget imaginable over the years, the worst being an overseas-manufactured plastic…
Basic Principles of Escape and Evasion, Part 2
And while camouflage is extremely important during any evasion scenario, other factors also come into play. Proper Escape…
E&E Tools and Concealment
In the year 1716, 26-year-old Lord Nithsdale escaped live disembowelment (and certain death) using trickery and tools to…
Hydration To Maintain Your Tactical Edge
Adequate hydration is essential to maintaining your tactical edge. Replacing body fluids is the single most important thing…
SHOTGUN SAVVY: The Perfect Survival Gun?
The amount and variety of firearms available today is staggering. Some are designed for specific uses. When choosing…
Long-Range Throwsticks
The use of sticks to hunt small and medium game is thoroughly documented. Throwstick variants have been found…
AGAINST ALL ODDS: Shomer-Tec Travel-Ready Gear
A company that has caught my eye over the last couple of years claims to specialize in “merchandise…
AGAINST ALL ODDS: VSSL Survival Kits
A plethora of survival kits are on the market catering to a series of unique needs. Companies like…
EMERGENCY POWER ON DEMAND: Jump-N-Carry Starters
The term Murphy’s Law describes a simple but often neglected concept—what can go wrong, will go wrong. At…
KEEPING YOUR GRID-DOWN COOL: Cooler Shock Ice Packs
During an extended power outage, options for even basic refrigeration are often severely limited. Here in the coastal…