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Dog Bug Out Bag Guide, Gear List, and Checklist on rock with backpack.
Article 

Dog Bug Out Bag Guide, Gear List, and Checklist

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 Rusty Collins Bug Out Bag, Dog, Pet, Specialized Kit

This post has been updated from our original Dog Bug Out Bag Guide which was first published in 2017. We

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Best Bug Out Bag Backpack for Tactical Survival and Prepping
Reviews 

Best Bug Out Bag Backpack of 2023

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Rusty Collins backpack, Bug Out Bag, Gear Review, Get Home Bag

This is an updated review guide on the best bug out bag backpack. Our first review was seven years ago

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6 Uses for a Wire Coat Hanger in your Bug Out Bag
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6 Uses for a Wire Coat Hanger in your Bug Out Bag

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 Rusty Collins Article, Bug Out Bag, Gear, Prepping Article

When you can only have a few items available to bug out with, it is important to know that those

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A man on top of a mountain after using pace counters to see distance.
Reviews 

Best Ranger Beads for Pace Counting

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Rusty Collins Bug Out Bag, Gear Review, Land Nav, Navigation

Navigation skills are easy to learn but hard to master. Once you’ve figured out map reading and how to use

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Best Survival Zip Ties for Emergencies and Prepping
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Best Survival Zip Ties for Emergencies and Prepping

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Rusty Collins Bug Out Bag, EDC, Fastener, Gear Review

Zip ties are an amazing fastener for survival situations, so we set out to research and review buckets of them.

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Best Duct Tape for Emergencies and Survival
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Best Duct Tape for Emergencies and Survival

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Rusty Collins Adhesive, Bug Out Bag, Essential Survival, Gear Review

We’ve tested and reviewed all of the major duct tape brands to find the best duct tape for an emergency

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The Best Headlamp for Prepping and Survival
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The Best Headlamp for Survival and Prepping

April 27, 2023July 26, 2023 Rusty Collins Bug Out Bag, Headlamp, Light, Tools

This post has been updated with more up-to-date headlamps. Technology and products are always improving, and we update our reviews

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The Best Emergency Candles for Prepping and Survival
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The Best Emergency Candles for Prepping and Survival

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 Rusty Collins Bug Out Bag, Emergency Supplies, Gear Review, Light

Years ago Romans began using candles to light their homes, travel during the night, and for religious ceremonies. Fast forward

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How to Pack a Bug Out Bag Efficiently
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How to Pack a Bug Out Bag Efficiently

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 Rusty Collins Bug Out Bag, How To, Packing, Preparedness Knowledge

This is an updated guide on How to Pack a Bug Out Bag. The original was posted several years ago,

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Kids Bug Out Bag Guide, Gear, and Checklist
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Kids’ Bug Out Bag Guide, Gear List, and Checklist

April 16, 2023September 13, 2023 Rusty Collins Bug Out Bag, Children, Family, Survival Kit

The usefulness of a good bug out bag is not just limited to adults. Kids obviously can’t carry as much,

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