If you ever find yourself in a pinch with a taser and need to start a fire, but you don't have your 'typical' means of starting a fire nearby, you can utilize your taser to your advantage. Starting a...

When it comes to emergency preparedness, boiling water with a candle probably isn’t high on the list of options you’d consider. Even though it isn’t the most efficient way to boil water, using...

Of the four basic needs of survival--food, clothes, shelter, and fuel--the latter is usually overlooked. That is, of course, until there is a power outage resulting from a natural disaster or any...

Whether you are someone who needs a pocket knife on hand in case of emergencies, or you are looking for a gift for a handy or outdoorsy person, you have probably done some research and discovered...

Packing peanuts insulate similarly as layering clothes. When it’s cold outside, one of the best things you can do to keep yourself warm is to cover yourself with several clothing layers. Each layer...

First aid kits contain crucial equipment for medical emergencies in a wide range of situations.  Whether you have an accident at home, work, or on a sports field, having first aid items easily...