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• Tarp Shelter: The Most Versatile Gear(Post)

  Tarp Shelter Ideas and Uses: The Most Versatile Military and Civilian Piece of Gear Military tarps are versatile pieces of equipment that can be used in a variety of ways. Some military units use tar ...

• Best Tarp Shelter Configurations for Large Groups(Post)

  Setting up a tarp shelter for one or two people is fairly easy. However, things get complicated when you have a large group of people. For example, the classic A-frame shelter is terrible for 5+ peop ...

• 5 Best Survival Shelter Setups with an 8x10 Tarp(Post)

  Unless you love the feeling of being cramped under a layer of canvas or poly, 8x10 is the minimum size tarp you will need to make a shelter for one person with gear. There are plenty of other ta ...

• Emergency Supplies To Keep In Your Vehicle(Post)

  Imagine all the everyday emergencies that can occur over the course of a road trip. Getting stuck in a storm, the car breaking down in the middle of nowhere, long waits in evacuation lines, just to ...

• Emergency Shelter Tips For Success(Post)

  When adverse weather strikes, a pleasant day outdoors can quickly turn perilous. Sometimes you may have time to reach your car or find an indoor facility where you can sit out the storm. But what if ...

• Urban Survival Kit: Building Your Bug-Out Bag with Field-Tested Gear(Post)

  During major disasters, a city is one of the most dangerous places to be. Even safe neighborhoods can turn into hazard zones within a matter of hours. That’s why it’s so critical to be ab ...

• Survival Shelter Location: Mistakes Even the Experts Make (Post)

  You already know that you shouldn’t make a survival shelter under widow-maker trees, in a flood zone, below cliffs where falling rocks can hit you, or along wildlife trails. However, there are ...

• Tough, Tested, and Timeless: A Guide to Surplus Military Tents(Post)

  If you’re looking for a sturdy tent that can handle anything from wild storms to sub-zero nights, military surplus tents are a great place to start. These are no ordinary camping tents—th ...

• How Do I Choose a Medium 3 Day Military Ruck?(Post)

  How to choose a medium 3 day military rucksack and what are the differences? A 3 day rucksack is a light backpack that could hold all your essential items for up to three days (hence the term). It's ...

• Woobie Poncho Liner - Why We Love It(Post)

  Poncho Liner: History and Uses A poncho liner, also known as a woobie, is a rectangular piece of cloth that is used as a type of blanket. It is typically made of ripstop or quilted nylon or other stu ...

• Shelter-in-Place vs. Bug-Out: Survival Gear for Your Emergency Strategy(Post)

  When disaster strikes, you’ll have to make a lot of decisions that affect your safety and well-being. The first and arguably most important is whether to stay put or evacuate. There’s no ...

• How To: Storm and Hurricane Preparedness(Post)

  As we all know, preparedness is the key in times of calamity. It is important to have a plan and be ready for whatever may happen in times of emergency. This includes having supplies on hand, such as ...