No matter if you're looking to become more self-sufficient or full on prepared for a natural or man-made disaster, these 16 pioneer tools are essential to survival. I also believe they're essential in learning to get back to the old ways and skills our pioneer forefathers knew, and backing out of the fast-paced hectic life encroaching on society today. Call me a lover of all … [Read more...] about 16 Pioneer Tools You Need to Survive
Survival Gear
GAT-TAC Flash Hider System
GAT-TAC, Inc. is announcing the release of a new innovation in flash hider technology. The GAT-TAC Flash Hider System (FHS) replaces current static flash hiders with a dynamic unit that is capable of multiple functions. The GAT-TAC .223 caliber FHS includes a GT-1 adapter that is installed in the same manner as a standard flash hider. With the GT-1 adapter in place, any one … [Read more...] about GAT-TAC Flash Hider System
How To Make Fire From Wild Tinder
Modern man stands in direct opposition against the wild. We are creatures of order, and habit, and similitude. The wilderness is chaos, a force guided by only two principles; dominance and growth. And man, having long ago relinquished the natural survival tools of a good predator in favor of a bigger, better brain, not only has to pick his battles wisely but must also leverage … [Read more...] about How To Make Fire From Wild Tinder
How To Choose The Right Ax
I received an e-mail recently from a relative interested in finding a good ax. He was less than pleased with the selection at Tractor Supply and other local chain hardware stores. Rather than buying a piece of mass-produced subpar Chinese junk, he wanted something good. Problem: I'm no ax expert. I've never done much wood splitting, tree felling or log cabin building. In fact, … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Right Ax
Grey. Why Any Other Color Will Get You Killed.
Stranded on an island, in the middle of the atlantic. I looked around and realized… holy crap… what if the s#!t had JUST hit the fan? What do I have on me? Where is my family? How is my mental state? How do I get back home? The questions swirled around me like a hurricane at the Hard Rock Cafe… burning pleasurably going down; but like the hardened hurricane drink, its … [Read more...] about Grey. Why Any Other Color Will Get You Killed.