Modern Survival Blog

Food Calorie Brick

A food brick. Calorie bricks. These are perfect for an emergency survival kit. Here’s my recommendation…

This 12V battery is perfect if you’re looking for one of the best value lightweight trolling motor batteries.

Best oil lamp brand recommendations for preparedness and general use, indoor-safe oil, tips, and safety information.

How a night vision device works, also called a NVD, and their generations of technology from GEN 0, GEN 1, GEN 2, GEN 3, to GEN 4 (GEN 3+).

Here’s a guideline chart of jumper cable gauge sizes for car or truck. Also, my pick for best overall (I have a set of these)…

Yes, it’s expensive compared with other water filters. But is it worth it? Here’s what I think about it…

My personal recommendation for the best shortwave radio for preppers, and several additional good choices.

The best of both worlds is a FireSteel rod coupled with a soft magnesium bar to make a fire in the toughest conditions. The MagSlab.

Baofeng UV-5R antenna upgrades (verified SWR) for Ham bands, GMRS/FRS, MURS, Maritime, and Commercial/Business bands.

It’s a common question, “Do smoke detectors expire?” Yes, over time they lose sensitivity. Shelf life expectation…