Rob Benson

The Breakwater Supply Fogland 25L is the foundation of this overnight readiness loadout. IP68 submersible, 30-item kit breakdown, every piece earns its weight.

Build a complete survival bucket using Walmart gear for under $300. This 5 gallon emergency kit covers water filtration, shelter, cooking, sanitation, tools, and essential preparedness supplies. Everything fits in one bucket and can double as a ready to go camping kit.

If you’ve been watching the news lately and feeling like things are a little unstable, you’re not alone. Whether it’s economic uncertainty, grid vulnerabilities, supply chain issues, or just the …

Cell towers go down. Power grids fail. Your phone stops working. Here’s every alternative communication option you have, from satellite texting and Starlink to GMRS radios and Meshtastic, with honest breakdowns of cost, ease of use, and what actually works when it matters most.

Here’s a scenario most people don’t think about until it’s too late. A major storm rolls through, knocks out power across three counties, and suddenly your smartphone is nothing more …

Mylar bags can extend food shelf life for decades when used correctly. Learn which foods benefit most, which do not, and how to store food safely with mylar and oxygen absorbers.

Used to break down heavy grease, soften baked on oil, and lift grime from metal cookware, range hood filters, grill parts, and shop tools. Also used to strip body oil …

A practical guide to sourcing, carrying, and filtering local freshwater using simple gear, budget options, and reliable systems that work without power.

A real world story of a Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog and why a GPS fence was the only safe solution for steep rocky unfenceable land with goats and predators.

Practical ways to stay warm in mild climates using simple materials at home or outdoors. Focused on heat loss, foil use, wind control, and smart insulation.