Nov
29

Survival Tools For Your Emergency Kits

 In addition to the standard non-perishable food, the means to purify water, and first aid supplies, there are a number of survival tools that should be included in disaster kits.

A good quality knife is an absolute necessity. This aids in shelter building, skinning game, tool crafting, and a variety of other tasks around the home or camp. Be sure to also include a sharpening stone. A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one, due to the increased pressure exerted in trying to cut through material. Consider having two bladed survival tools, a pocket knife and a machete. The pocket knife will be able to handle most of the smaller chores while the machete will cut brush and firewood, as well as provide a means of self-defense if this is a concern.

A multi-tool, such as those made by Leatherman or Gerber, could take the place of the pocket knife mentioned above. It will also provide you with pliers and other implements that could be useful either at camp or during a bug out situation.

A small pry bar has a variety of uses, from helping split wood to opening rusted gates.

A folding shovel will help in shelter building, making expedient toilet facilities, as well as helping remove

Survival Tools For Your Emergency Kits

Nov
25

Survival Weapons – What Are Your Options?

For our discussion of survival weapons, we are going to limit it to non-firearms. The reasons for this are two fold. First, once you bring firearms into the mix, they come with a whole set of legalities, complications, and other considerations that don’t necessarily apply otherwise. Second, firearms are often expensive, as is the ammunition for them.

A club is likely one of the first weapons our distant ancestors discovered. They worked back then and they still work today. Smaller clubs can be thrown to take down game like squirrels or rabbits with just a little practice. As a self-defense weapon, a club or walking stick can increase your reach as well as inflict serious damage.

A spear is one step up from the club. Sharpen the end of a straight stick about five feet in length. Harden this point in a fire. It doesn’t take much practice to get fairly accurate with throwing a spear. I don’t suggest lashing a knife to the end of the stick as then you stand to possibly lose

Survival Weapons – What Are Your Options?

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