Prepping is about being prepared. And being prepared means keeping some stuff with you all day and every day. What does that consist of? It can be summed up as your everyday carry – or EDC, as we like to call it. Your everyday carry needs to be portable – no huge backpack or bulky carryall, just the handbag-sized pouch you’d see any man or woman carry with them or compact … [Read more...] about EDC Checklist
Gear
Guide To Stoves
A camping stove is likely to be an essential piece of equipment for any prepper. Whether it cooks you a nourishing meal at the end of an arduous day or simply brews the refreshing pick-me-up of a warm drink, your stove could prove a life-saver. So, you need to choose carefully. How they work Camping stoves come into their own when you’re hunkered down in an emergency … [Read more...] about Guide To Stoves
Blast from the Past – Vango
One of the surprises at OTS (Outdoor Trade Show) was seeing Vango, a brand I hadn’t experienced since I was a boy scout and then doing my DoE (Duke of Edinburgh Award). The orange canopy they have reminded me of the Force 10 Expedition tents I used to pitch up and sleep in. I managed to get a 15 minute chat with marketing manager Andrea, who managed to squeeze me in for an … [Read more...] about Blast from the Past – Vango
Everyday essentials: Water resistant bags and jotters
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
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