emergency kit Archives

How to Signal for Help if you’re Lost Outdoors [ 15 Ways ]

by Ken Jorgustin | Updated Apr 10, 2019 | Survival Skills

A list of ideas to signal for help if lost or stranded in the woods.

P 38 or P 51 Can Opener – Simple Essential for Compact Emergency Kit

by Ken Jorgustin | Updated Mar 16, 2019 | Preps

The P 38 (or the P 51), “the best Army invention ever.” It’s a great add-on to one’s emergency survival kit. Especially for a smaller, lighter, compact kit. You can attach it to a keychain using the small punched hole. Here’s how it...

Stainless Steel Canteen – Single Walled for Boiling Water

by Ken Jorgustin | Updated Feb 1, 2019 | Preps

I’m just putting it out there for those who may not have thought of this. It’s best NOT to use an ‘insulated’ (double wall) canteen (or water bottle) for outdoor survival. Here’s why… While reflecting on the article, 11 Most Popular...

Fire Starter in your Pocket – The Times When You Really Should Have One

by Ken Jorgustin | Updated Mar 25, 2019 | Preps

This magnesium fire starter is the real deal. One that’s made by Doan, made in the USA: DOAN magnesium fire starter, military issue Made in the USA A quick short story inspired this post: I was talking with a friend the other day who said something that I...

Emergency Survival Kit For At Work

by Ken Jorgustin | Updated Feb 1, 2019 | Survival Kit

Most people spend much of their day away from home, ‘at work’. A typical full time job puts you ‘at work’ about 1/3 of your available time. When planning for preparedness, odds are that you might be at work during a given emergency situation....