Instinct Survivalist - Survival Bushcraft and Reviews
Essential gear needed for cold weather treks A cold weather trek is a challenging and potentially daunting concept. Yet those individuals who have experienced the pleasures such an adventure has to offer understand why the Read More …
One of the things about preparedness is it is tough to determine what food to store. Recently, this question was simplified when the folks from Valley Food Storage reached out to me to review some of Read More …
One of the greatest things about what I do is to review effective “gadgets”. The Solar Puff LED Light from Solight Design is no exception. This is a very effective tool for your kit. You Read More …
Being able to stay safe while involving in outdoor activities is probably the number one priority for every outdoorsmen. The best way to do so is to master some of the Basic Wilderness Survival Skills Read More …
Although I am primarily a coffee drinker, I was asked if I would be willing to try some special black tea. Reluctantly, I agreed after being assured it was strong enough to match the way Read More …
In the world of survival, the biggest challenges are to focus on the four main categories: Fire, shelter, water, and food. Each category can be a challenge in itself and the order in which each is obtained Read More …
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? is a great question to ask if you are new to preparedness or “prepping”. The question itself causes one to think of the different options, whether manmade or natural, that Read More …
With everyone showing pictures of their pocket dump, present company included, the other day a question arose; “What’s in your kit?”. While it is modeled after the 10C’s by David Canterbury, I adjust it to Read More …
Earlier this year, I was given the opportunity to do a review on Bugout Coffee. I was not able to accomplish this as quick as I would have liked simply because just as the package Read More …
As I try to continually learn more about primitive skills, one of the factors that are key is knowing how to start a fire. While the methods of bow drill, hand drill, flint and steel Read More …
The Hidden Danger of Tularemia in 3 Minutes Many of us feel the decision to raise rabbits as a renewable protein source is genius! It’s not surprising… Preppers are a clever bunch. But with the Read More …
Recently, there has been a seriousness around the Preparedness and Survival Communities. There have been many issues both governmental and social that have definitely warranted a seriousness as these things should not be taken lightly. Read More …
Many of you know, I am really getting into utilizing tarps based on a previous post. Based on this, I had purchased a M.E.S.T. (Multipurpose Emergency Survival Tarp) 5’x7′ from bushcraftoutfitters.com because they did such Read More …
I have spoken to many of you in regards to my daytime job and how it sometimes requires me to enter secured facilities with several different federal government agencies. The one question that always comes up Read More …
While there are many uses for tarps these days, one of the fondest memories I have growing up is using them to make forts and hideaways. There were many days I would search high and Read More …
As I leave the restaurant from a fairly decent dinner feeling satisfied, I realize the lights flicker in the building. They seemed to almost shut off completely but were refreshed within a single, solitary second. Read More …
Being a prepper/survivalist, someone that is prepared for things to come, I am always looking for more information to help me accomplish the daily tasks that I set before myself. Food Storage is one of Read More …
This was my first actual knife show or more specifically Blade Show. I have been to many gun events but not one strictly for knives. With around 800 tables, I became a little overwhelmed but felt Read More …
Recently I have been asked to give a seminar on how to use certain internet sites along with some social media training. While I was honored to be asked, I wasn’t sure how to give Read More …
Recently, I have been in communication with the folks at Solo Scientific in regards to their fire starters. While I met Andy Putrello at a local “Preppers Expo” and bought two items from him, I Read More …
Keep in mind, I am referring to a first aid kit. This is not to be confused with the kit in your house or vehicle but instead one that you carry on your person or in Read More …
Time and time again, I am sure many of you have been told the same thing, “prepping, as you call it, is a waste of time”. It may not have been those words exactly but Read More …