Rob Benson

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.

Used to protect metal, leather, and rubber from moisture, oxygen, and environmental degradation during storage or long periods of non use. Petroleum jelly forms a stable barrier that blocks oxygen …

Used to protect skin from moisture loss, friction, and environmental exposure when medical supplies are limited and healing must be supported passively. Petroleum jelly functions as an occlusive barrier. It …

Simple, reliable fire starters that burn long enough to ignite damp or poor quality tinder when conditions are working against you. Petroleum jelly extends burn time while cotton or other …

Walk your house and land with this preparedness audit to identify gaps in heat, water, food, power, security, and planning before they matter.

Bugging out is not a good initial strategy. Learn the real stages of disaster, why leaving early increases risk, and when staying put is the smarter survival decision.

A practical breakdown of an everyday carry tactical sling and the essential gear inside, focused on readiness, reliability, and real world use.