With known electrical grid issues and the possibility of being in a remote area without electricity, the sun seems to be logical solution when the outlet is no longer available.  Although we never like to rely on survival gear that requires electricity, it often times can prove to be very useful. By Josh (The Survival [...]

As it turns out in the face of reality, action really does speak louder than words.  I read several of the Blog sites posted on prepping, survival issues, arming for Armageddon and much of the impractical advice that is dished out as though hordes of experts have contributed their wisdom. By Dr. John J. Woods, [...]

Based on what happened at the Boston Marathon and Texas Fertilizer Plant, you never know when you may be called upon to administer first aid.  Both are rare occurrences but illustrate the need to know urgent emergency care and how it saves lives. By Dan C. – a reader of SurvivalCache.com This article intends to [...]

The Parry Hunter really can only be described as a little brother to the The Parry Blade.  Both are signature blades of Mel Perry, Warrant Officer QGM, and a veteran of the 22nd Special Air Service Regiment.   By Mr. Smashy, a SurvivalCache.com contributing author The Hunter The Parry Hunter has a 7.5” blade length [...]

I do a lot of hiking in the back-country of Colorado and come across a lot of small streams and lakes.  I always thought it would be great to have a small, lightweight rod and reel to fish for trout while I’m exploring.  My wait is over. By Murphy, a contributing author of SurvivalCache.com Forge Survival [...]

“The longer it takes for an attacker to get through your defensive measures, the more time you have to detect them and implement additional security protocols.”  With this sentence, Jim Cobb sets a serious survival tone for the book “Prepper’s Home Defense“. By Mike, a contributing author of SurvivalCache.com Overview Jim Cobb’s book, Prepper’s Home [...]

Eye protection. It‘s essential. There is no getting around it, if you find yourself working with firearms, power tools, heavy machinery, ATVs, etc. You know how important it is to have good eye pro.   By Josh (The Survival Kid), a contributing author of SurvivalCache.com Today, we take a good hard look at the grandfather [...]

The current furor over the threat of a new round of restrictive firearms laws in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook killings has gotten me to think further about what kinds of weapons we might choose to protect ourselves.   By Dr. John J. Woods, a contributing author to SurvivalCache.com Here we are talking about [...]

Every once in a while I come across a product that down right surprises me.  It has been a while since that has happened but the wait is over.  I was recently introduced to a Lula Magazine Loader much to my delight.    By the SurvivalCache.com Team A few months back we were on a [...]

It is amazing to me how we allow ourselves to be manipulated by the concept of money.  People kill or die for pieces of paper that lost all of its intrinsic value when the government dumped green ink on it.   By Captain Bart, contributing author SurvivalCache.com It had value for sending messages, writing down [...]