Bug Out Bag

Use a Sawyer Extractor for Snake and Insect Bites

The Sawyer Extractor is the best first aid application for poisonous snake bites as well as insect bites and stings. The Extractor is a venom suction system that removes the venom from the victims bloodstream. The Sawyer Extractor system is also reusable and a definite must have for your Bug Out Bag or other survival [...]

5 Dollar Preps – Sewing and Gun Cleaning

The 5 Dollar Preps series is to show people that even if you don’t have a lot of extra cash you can still do a lot to get prepared. Last week we got some first aid supplies and a basic fishing kit. This week Zack got some things for gun cleaning, and I put together [...]

30 Uses for a Bandana

A bandana is another one of those things that is useful for a thousand things but nothing specific. It’s right up there with duct tape and rope. The things only weigh a couple ounces, they are dirt cheap, and are a must have in your Bug Out Bag or Urban Survival Gear. Here is just [...]

Use Coffee Filters to extend the life of your Water Filtration System

Water Filtration Systems have a set lifespan. After a while the filters just get worn out. You can use coffee filters to extend the life of your water filter.
Zack and I did a quick demonstration of this system in Mason jars to show how effective it can be. (Click for larger pictures)
Pre-filtering water through [...]

Bivvy Sack: It’s that much better than an Emergency Blanket

Just about every outdoor pack has an Emergency Blanket or two. Mostly because they are small, cheap, and light. But are they really that useful? Here’s why I think you should go for an Emergency Bivvy Sack instead.
A Bivvy Sack (or Bivouac Sack, Bivy Sack, or Bivi) is usually a slip on cover for your [...]

Starting My Bug Out Bag

I am starting my first Bug Out Bag. I’ve packed for a bunch of backpacking and camping trips in my life but I have never had a Bug Out Bag.
I am going to write update articles here on Survival Cache when I add stuff to my BOB so new survivalists can follow along and I [...]

Why you should pack a Survival Flash Drive for important documents

When we think of survival scenarios we don’t often think of packing important documents: Drivers License, Handgun Carry Permit, Passport etc. However, I think this is a bad idea, and here’s why you should pack a survival flash drive in your Bug Out Bag.
Consider Your Odds
First, the chances of you finding yourself in a localized [...]

Do you have seasonal clothes in your Bug Out Bag?

A few weeks ago friend and I went on a midnight food run to the 24 hour cafe as guys who have had a few beers like to do ( don’t worry, We had a DD). On the way there I was freezing. I had a big coat on but otherwise only a t-shirt.
We passed [...]