Time has passed, news organizations and police have moved on; but one question remains.  Where is David Earl Burgert?  A fugitive militia member and survivalist who fired on police during a routine traffic stop remains at large and no one seems to know how to find him.

Bear Grylls Gerber Machete Review

Survival Gear Review: Gerber Parang Machete

By definition the parang knife or more aptly described machete is by origin of Malay design.  Malaysia of course is dense with thick jungle terrain which by necessity demanded the creation of a handheld cutting implement for indigents to literally slice their way through the maze of tropical growth.

Freeze Dried food review of Richmoor Hash Browns O'Brien

Survival Gear Review: Richmoor Hash Browns O’Brien

On a cold spring day in Zion National Park, we woke during our practice bug out exercise with the need for some ‘hot’ food.  As the water was being boiled over the open fire and the hot chocolate found; Richmoor’s Hash Brown O’Brien was also grabbed.

Water Purification Review Aquamira Frontier Pro

Survival Gear Review: Aquamira Frontier Pro

How long have you been looking for a portable water filtration system, but have not been able to justify the expense and weight of a full size filter for your Go-Bag?   We found a solution, the Aquamira Frontier Pro Water Filter.  

Survival, Survival Knife, Survival Rifle, Black powder, Survival Shoes

Survival Footwear

Ask any experienced backpacker or outdoors-man and they will tell you that the single most important piece of equipment is their shoes. Take away his or her knife, tent or jacket and a resourceful person may still find a way to survive but….

Smith & Wesson Bug Out Pistol Review

Survival Gear Review: Smith & Wesson Governor

Even a moments delay in an actionable response can result in your demise.  Most Bug Out scenarios usually occur in a panic state.  Sure you are supplied, packed and ready to go, but when the alarm goes off are you ready to go?  

Survival Fitness SHTF

10 Ways to Improve Your TEOTWAWKI Survival Fitness

Your personal fitness is a core principle of survival.  Whether it is heavy lifting, being able to travel over long distances, or engaging in hand to hand combat.  In order to survive a SHTF or TEOTWAWKI scenario, you and your love ones have to be in shape.

Top prepper websites

5 More Survival Blogs You Should Be Reading

In an update to one of our original articles “5 Survival Blogs You Should Be Reading” here are 5 more Survival Blogs that we follow on a regular basis.  What separates these Survival Blogs from others is that they practice what they preach.

The Art of the Rifle Book Review Jeff Cooper

Book Review: The Art of the Rifle

“Personal weapons are what raised mankind out of the mud, and the rifle is the queen of personal weapons.”  With this sentence Cooper begins his book The Art of the Rifle and sets the tone for all that follows.

Book Review Survivors James Wesley Rawles SurvivalBlog.com

Book Review: Survivors

James Wesley, Rawles latest book Survivors follows a handful of determined individuals as they try to make their way to safety during a complete government and financial collapse.  The story takes place during the same period of chaos as with the author’s earlier book Patriots.

Review of the LAR-8 Elite Operator by Rock River Arms

Survival Gear Review: RRA LAR-8 Elite Operator

For as long as I can remember reading survivalist dogma well over fifty years for this author, one the central themes has always been how best to arm the fort for the onslaught of bad guys and the unprepared looking to steal your food and loot.  Today they are called Zombies. Whatever!