Christmas is coming up and I would like to gift the grandkids a backpack that would serve as a platform to build off of. The packs are a surplus 3 day assault pack. From there I plan on getting two canteens for each pack, and a single canteen cup for each. So far: Surplus 3 day Pack Canteen...

The Sawyer PointONE is my new favorite water filter. Depending on water conditions, it can filter up to one millions gallons, and the flow rate beats the Sawyer Mini water filter hands down. However wonderful the Sawyer PointONE water filter is, the user still has to either fill up a bag or...

Well for the past 5 years I have always lugged around a gardening kneeling pad for a seat pad and have wanted a folding one but am not going to waste $20 on one when my kneeling pad was $1 at the dollar store lol. For a short trip it really didn't matter but for those week + excursions your...

I have been seeing Rothco thermal reflective OD foam sleeping bag pads on ebay. Has anyone used them? Thoughts opinions?

I just got a molle vest from condor, and am looking for pouches that will be useful for camping and backpacking. I'm not using it for mags so don't say extra mags. Can mag pouches be used for other things? I'm probably going to put the medkit/emt pouch on my drop leg, but am open to suggestions.

One of the most common survival questions that is so easy to debate over. Do you bring an axe, or a saw? Which do you prefer? I carry BOTH in my BOB, but in a 10 piece kit situation, would you rather carry an axe or a saw?

been looking at the 5.11 72 rush checking out specs & etc. and wanted to get some feedack about it. I have a vulture II so i have first hand experience with it and like it for the most part just need some on the 5.11 72 rush

Take your tent and equipment out into the wilderness away from a lot of everyday life and spend a few days? I got into a talk with an old friend today about this, she said that with the way the world/country is right now she will never go out in the wilderness camping again for fear of some...

I am in process of making a entire list of everything so I know what I have and also for insurance reasons. I thought I would show my list of Coleman gear and ask for any suggestions you may have. This is all Coleman Product: Coleman Gear: 2 Tents (Sleep 22 total) 1 Camp Kitchen 1 Slow...

I've read a lot of descriptions and watched a ton of videos on the contents of people's bug out bags. The one thing I have yet to see is someone using their camping bag/gear as their BOB. Back country camping gear includes the basics: bag, tent, sleeping bag, food, can opener, water filter...

My wife critisized me the other night on how expensive the gear i carry is and the amount of gear i carry (which isnt much). We were having a discussion about how much a knife was (a ESEE 5p to be exact and $125 shipped, which i thought was an amazing deal), anyway she thought it was rediculous...

This is one area that one should buy the best! Even if you have a spouse that is not into prepping this is one area that I make up for it for her lack of interest. It's camping NOT prepping....RIGHT.:D: Great camping equipment are great asset's for emergency issues. I love NEW military...

Ok, my FIL is a great guy. He did his 20 years in the Airforce, and retired. We are getting ready for a hunting trip, and he got out the old Govt issued combat boots.....that he's had in the closet for 10 years.....never worn. He wore them to sight in the rifles, and wanted to try them out...

Me and my buddies go camping every winter to test ourselves a far as what we have gotten together all year for preparedness. the major problem we are finding is our tents, and really just our basic gear. We seem to be more focused on long term survival than getting the basic tent sleeping bag...

I had never heard of Gearpods until just a few days ago when I received one in the mail. This is a pretty cool concept - a PVC, modular, water proof system. Video Review Part 1 The unit I received is actually 2 parts - the survival kit and the first aid kit. The survival kit is stuffed...

Hello Houston area ... I have an offer for you guys. I joined Direct Buy last year and they have a pretty good selection of both Coleman and Eureka outdoor products. If you want a specific product message me and I'll see if I can get it for you. Most products can be purchased for about half...

I had just received a good idea to start a thread to get a list of everybody wilderness survival items so we can compare notes and make sure nobody forget anything Shawn