Depending on the circles you run in, the word “prepper” has different connotations. Its use in the media on shows with exaggerated premises about crackpots building camouflaged tree houses has made the idea of “being prepared” for disaster somewhat laughable, but among people that have spent some time in failed states, impoverished nations, or places […]
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The Hennessy Hammock Survivor | Lightweight Comfortable Camping
I’ve lived in a lot of different shelters throughout my time as a survival instructor. Pup tents, tents, snow caves, hammocks, rock over hangs, tree wells, lean-to shelters, lean-aways, shelters made from parachute and most other shelters. Throughout this I’ve defaulted to something simple most of the time, a tarp of some type with a […]
SERE Survival: Low Profile Poncho Shelter
If used properly, a simple poncho can shield you from the elements Mother Nature will throw at you.
Wilderness Survival | Finding Shelter
In a survival situation whatever you have on you is all you have. Improvisation is key to ensure your survival in many cases. You need to first determine a need. During a phase of training I had little cover from the sun and would likely expire from heat exhaustion unless I got a shelter erected […]
Minimalist Rural/Wilderness Survival Kit
I got this idea a few years ago from a post that Kyle Defoor published on his Tumblr Blog. His was more of a last-ditch crash kit that he hoped never needed to be used. I took that idea and ran with it for my own personal survival kit. This is the kit that gets thrown […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | 4k b-roll of SERE training
WARNER SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES This b-roll features unidentified Sailors and Marines going through desert SERE training in Warner Springs, Calif., during the survival phase of training. Shots include students learning to maneuver in the field, read compasses, eat wild plants, build shelters, and being taught lessons by SERE staff. Watch HERE –> https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/541598 Courtesy of […]
UCO Gear Stormproof Survival Kit | First Impressions
The UCO Stormproof Survival kit comes with a few items; a Mylar Tube Tent that comes compact and can be used in all-weather conditions and is great for retaining and reflecting body heat. Additionally it can hold two adults and comes with nylon cord to string it up, but that only helps if you have […]
Army designs small unit shelter that deploys rapidly for soldiers on the move
Soldiers on the move in small units need a shelter they can set up quickly, use as an operations center and still get a good night’s sleep, Army researchers say. A project is underway to give soldiers a solution, one that infantry soldiers have already put to the test. The Small Unit Sustainment System is […]
Land Shark Stealth Shelter
If you get outside and get your adventure on then you already know the importance of emergency shelters, blankets and signaling. Should the “S” hit the “F” and you find yourself and / or your family needing to stay alive so that you don’t become coyote food you’ll want a couple of these things stashed […]
Quick Look: Nemo Veda 2P Trekking Pole Tent
If you have ever hiked, you probably know that packing yourself a good shelter comes at a price. You lose space and usually gain a good amount of weight, but your comfort increases a lot. Being protected from the elements when you’re still and can’t get warm by moving around is critical. Most companies have […]