So, this is the first of a few posts I will be sharing based on my day at the Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool, UK, this past week. I started by talking to the industry to find out what stuff is out there that could be useful for those of us looking to get better prepared for some of life’s every day challenges - without the need to rely on military gear. My first stop of … [Read more...] about Everyday essentials: Water resistant bags and jotters
First Steps To Prepping
A global pandemic that ushered in waves of successive lockdowns, followed by the most serious armed conflict since the Second World War in Ukraine have been reminders to many that it’s important to prepare for the unexpected. When a crisis or emergency hits, you’ll need to be prepared not only with the skills, stores, and supplies to survive the first few days but, … [Read more...] about First Steps To Prepping
Preppers List UK
We’re often asked by preppers who are just starting out – and some older hands at the game, for that matter – to suggest a list of essential stores and supplies. The only problem with producing a list of “essentials” is that, as soon as you’ve done it, someone cries foul when you fail to include one of their pet items. Recognising that no preppers list is definitively … [Read more...] about Preppers List UK
The Best UK Bug Out Bags
In search of a bug out bag (also known as a grab bag) in the UK? Here is our choice of some of the best: Pre-filled if you want all the decision-making done for you and are happy to trust in the selection already made by the retailer, you can just put down your money – a fair bit of it, in truth – for a pre-filled backpack from Survival Bug Out Bags; it’s a tidy sum … [Read more...] about The Best UK Bug Out Bags
The Best UK Survival Knives
It’s always going to be a moot point. Singling out the best survival knives means having to make a choice between tools that are essentially a matter of personal preference. Not everyone is going to share the same choice when it comes to picking a survival knife, so when we talk about the best, we are really talking about the best for you. If it suits you and does the job … [Read more...] about The Best UK Survival Knives