Reviews

For anyone with an interest in Preparedness and Urban Survival, the information and recommendations provided here are highly valuable. For the advanced Prepper, this is essential reading. Here I’ve got some in-depth Reviews including Survival Book Reviews, Survival Gear Reviews, Survival Video Reviews and more. So, whether you’re a charter member of our Survival Blog, or have just come across it, be sure to read all of my Survival Reviews. I post new ones all the time, and it doesn’t hurt to brush up on the entries you may not have read in a while.

Black Diamond Storm Headlamp Review

August 3, 2011
Black Diamond Equipment Storm Headlamp Review

Headlamps are the most under appreciated of the flashlight world. People often think of them as “looking dorky”. However, try one once and you will be hooked forever. There are three significant advantages headlamps have over handheld flashlights. First, wherever you look the light shines. Second, your hands are free for tasks. Third, if you [...]

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Nokero N200 Review

July 27, 2011
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Friday Gear Report: 6/24/11 brought you the Nokero N200; the second in a line of solar light bulb products from Nokero. Where the original Nokero N100 left me underwhelmed, the N200 picked up the slack. The Nokero N200 features a three-position switch allowing the user to choose from: off, low output, and high output. On its [...]

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Steamlight Nano Review

July 20, 2011
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$100 and up tactical flashlights are cool, but carrying them around in a pocket can be a hassle. Not to mention they are a tad unnecessary for most people’s EDC needs. Six months ago I added a $6.45 Steamlight Nano to my keychain and have not been disappointed once since. Measuring just 1.47 inches in length [...]

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Benchmade Triage 915 Review

July 13, 2011
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The Benchmade Triage 915 is a well designed knife for emergency responders and people looking for a good EDC Knife that is not Tacticool. However, it has its imperfections. Tactical pocket folding knives are great for, well tactical applications. But, for the 99% of us who are probably never going to be in a force-on-force [...]

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Stovetec Biomass Stove Review

July 6, 2011
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The Stovetec Biomass Stove sat on my shelf for over a year. Having bought it on a whim, at a time when I was buying a lot of stuff on a whim, it took me a good long while to use it. The intended purpose of the Stovetec Biomass Stove is to provide a cheap, [...]

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Windmill Stormproof Butane Lighter Review

June 29, 2011

The Windmill Stormproof Butane lighter has proven itself through numerous camping trips, river rapids, general abuse, and a year in a BOB. I’d say it stood up very well. Fire is one of the most basic of survival tools. Based on archaeological evidence, it is presumed that mankind has been controlling fire all the way [...]

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The Urban Homestead Review

June 22, 2011
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The Urban Homestead is hands-down a fantastic book that should be on every Urban Survivalist’s bookshelf or eBook reader. Authored by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen, The Urban Homestead is written in a light and conversational tone, with an “it’s easy” attitude that make readers feel like they are getting advice from an old friend. [...]

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Coleman PerfectFlow 2-Burner Stove Review

June 15, 2011

After five plus years of use, my Coleman PerfectFlow 2-Burner Stove has held together through numerous camping trips, car trips, and Project Appleseed shoots – but it’s not without its short-comings. The fuel is relatively cheap. At roughly $6 a can, and lasting 3 days per can cooking three meals a day, I have found [...]

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Maxpedition Last Resort Tactical Attache Review

June 8, 2011

The Maxpedition Last Resort Tactical Attache is a great EDC bag for folks who are not terribly concerned with being “grey”. Even though my “gear” has been paired way back, and I would prefer to be more subdued in my appearance, I still really like the Last Resort Tactical Attache and carry it daily. Several [...]

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Review of Storey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits

June 1, 2011
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Many readers call Storey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits “the best rabbit book ever!”. But, why? Storey’s Guide to Raising Rabbits is authored by Bob Bennett. Mr. Bennett first became acquainted with rabbits at age 12 when he earned a Boy Scout merit badge for raising them. He has authored six books on the subject of [...]

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