Survival Gear Archives - Apartment Prepper

Building a Minimalist Shemagh Pack with the Right Survival Gear

(Editor’s note: Today we have an interesting article from our guest contributor, James Walton. The shemagh is similar to a large heavy duty scarf, measuring 42 by 42 inches. It originated from the Middle East and used by military troops all over the world. The shemagh (pronounced “schmog”), has multiple uses, one of which is described in the following article.) Written by James Walton The market is flooded with incredible backpacks. It seems like every day another great EDC pack or […]

Choosing a Knife According to Your Survival Needs

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Written by James Walton Any person who starts down the road of preparedness must understand the threats they are faced with and the hurdles to mitigate these threats. You see, the location of your survival plans and resulting actions are very important. Understand Your Unique Survival Circumstance While you may live in the city, it might be the mountains that you plan to escape to. This means you must be well versed in escaping a city as well as surviving […]

Top Features to Look for While Purchasing a Suitable Survival Knife

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Written by Billy, Perkins Knives A survival knife is the one tool which is equivalent to numerous tools that would help you in surviving in the wild. It can take care of many tasks for you to ease your stay in the outdoors. When it comes to survival, choosing the right knife is imperative. Such a knife comes with a whole lot of features and all you need is to be assertive of what you require. Before making a purchase, […]

How to Break in your Emergency Shoes

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com In my post “What if You Have to Walk Out of the City” I mentioned you should break in your walking shoes well before any emergency happens. This may sound unimportant and boring, but believe it or not, your survival could depend on your ability to walk for a long period of time, and shoes that do not fit could delay or prevent you from getting to safety. One problem that ill-fitting shoes […]

Money Mondays: Take Advantage of Emergency Supply Sales

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Just a quick post today, on the last week of September. These past few weeks have been beset with disasters: Texas was inundated by Hurricane Harvey, followed by Florida’s Hurricane Irma. Now Puerto Rico is experiencing “apocalyptic conditions” in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The U.S. is not the only country that had disasters – Mexico City experienced a terrible earthquake and emergency crews are still looking for survivors. September is National Preparedness Month Natural […]

Alien Gear Cloak Tuck In the Waist Band Holster Review

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Today we are reviewing Alien Gear’s Cloak Tuck 3.0 Inside the Waist Band (IWB) Holster. What the Package Includes The holster itself is in black leather, with a neoprene padding in the back. A Parts Pack, which helps you customize the holster, also came with it. It contains: screws, rubber spacers, T-nut, washer and hex key. Alien Gear holsters are made in the U.S. Trying out the Holster We tried the holster on […]

Sharpening a Knife with No Sharpener

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Having a knife available at all times is handy for unforeseen chores and other small emergencies. That’s why I keep two. But if the knife is dull, it is not only useless, but can be dangerous. You have more risk of cutting yourself if your knife is dull. You can carry a knife sharpener too, but what if you don’t have one available? Here is a way to sharpen your knife without one. […]

Survival Hax Paracord EDC Keychain – Review

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Today we are reviewing the Survival Hax 10 in 1 Paracord EDC Keychain with Waterproof Pill Bottle. What is it? It’s a key chain (comprised of woven paracord and carabiner), with a waterproof pill container that contains a survival kit. I opened the pill container and found: cotton tinder fire starter rod fishing line hooks weights floaters sinkers swivels eye knife safety pins wire saw I’m amazed they were able fit all these […]

What if You Have to Walk Out of the City in an Emergency?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com If you live or work in the big city there is always a chance you may have to walk out in an emergency. This is not something that I hope ever happens; trust me, walking out of a sprawling metropolis does not appear anywhere on my wish list. However, we know that the possibility exists that even in the most developed cities, transportation systems can be disrupted at any time. Besides knowing how […]

Many Preppers Fail to Do this One Thing

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A lot of people are paying attention to prepping. We’re even seeing articles in the mainstream media that more and more “regular” people are getting involved. I’m glad about that. But after a recent visit forums and review boards, I know there is one step that’s not being done. People get all excited about getting gear for emergencies, maybe even do a ton of research before purchasing. Then they stash it away. They […]