There is one item that advanced kits have that all kits should have, and that is a proper tourniquet. 

Its biggest downfall is that it relies on plenty of sunshine to work. But when sunshine is in abundance, a magnifying glass is extremely effective for starting a fire.

if your whole family is on board with survival/preparedness plans, then you should consider yourself lucky. For most people, getting their families on board and teaching them survival skills can...

When people do not understand something or their world turns upside down, they become scared and can become unpredictable and dangerous. Whether you live in a large city, you are...

Being able to improvise and adapt is a good thing. Knowing about hacks or different ways in which tools can be used is also a good thing. That information should...

There is nothing wrong with having several of the same types of items. In fact, it is often encouraged as extra items act as backups or if you have multiple...