What is your favorite method of starting a fire?
The easiest method is a lighter of some sort. I like them, but they do eventually fail due to flint or fuel. I also have a plasma lighter which can be charged via USB-micro.
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What charging cables should I have?
I have a waterproof pouch that stores all of my cables, and my charge banks have a number of varying slots. Take inventory of the most commonly charged items you will have on you in survival situations, then make an inventory of cables. Here’s what I have in my pouch, and notice I have at…
What is the best size for my bag?
This question is tough, but depending on the purpose of the bag, it should fit everything you need in there. For example, if you are shopping for a Get Home bag, you need to acquire all the items you want in it first, then shop for the bag appropriately sized to fit all of those…
Full tang or folding knife for survival?
Full tang. Hands down. However, I usually carry 3 knives minimum, two of which are folders at times (one of them being a multi-tool.) I sometimes carry 4 knives, one machete or kukri, one full tang knife, one folding knife, and one multi-tool. But if I have to carry just one, a longer full tang…
GMRS or ham radio or satellite for survival?
The short answer for this is GMRS. That answer would have been different 15 years ago. It is the fastest way to have communication devices that the entire family or household can use. All it takes is getting an FCC license by completing a form and paying $35 for a 10 year term. The radio selection is key here, and the more you spend, the better the quality. You want high quality as opposed to something you can buy at a local superstore.
Which is Better, Cotton or Wool Clothing?
Hands down, Wool, if you buy quality and you can keep the wool munching bugs away. Cotton is also known as “Death Cloth” in damp, cold environments, and wool allows me to count sheep and sleep. Here are the reasons why: Wool – Pros and Cons and Myths Pros Cons Myths Remember, this is just…
Should I get Solar Panels for my home?
This is another question I get often, and my answer is always, “It depends.” If you get solar panels for your home based on average usage, you will save on electric bills. In some cases, you can feed back to the grid what you are not using and get credits on your electric bill. Solar…
Is a camping tent the best form of shelter?
The answer really depends on your situation. Many cases, the answer is yes, but it does have its pros and cons. Not everyone can carry a 4 season tent nor does everyone need one. Not all tents are great in every terrain. For a survivalist, a good tent would be something light, that can house…