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by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
Danger is all around us. We don’t generally like to think about it, but the world is full of life-threatening forces—and one day, we may come face to face with them in the wild, far from the comforts of home. How we fare will depend largely on our level of preparedness. Throughout centuries of experience and technological advancements, humanity has developed survival kits, combining the essentials for making it out of dire predicaments alive. Over time, these
by Daniel Wagner_1 · Posted
A good night’s sleep will help you and yours prepare for the difficulties that accompany unforeseen events and circumstances. For this reason, it’s imperative that your preparedness measures include stockpiling essential sleeping gear. Most likely, the first item that comes to mind when thinking about sleep preparations is a sleeping bag. However, no list of sleeping essentials would be complete without sleep pads, travel pillows, standard cots, tent cots, bunk cots, and even a sleep hoodie thrown in for good measure. Remember, if you snooze,
by Max Waldroop · Posted
When you think about it, it’s really pretty frightening how vulnerable our eyes are. They’re big, wet, squishy orbs, liable to suffer irritation from dust and sand, inflammation from allergens, and general pain and embarrassment from stooges with poking fingers. The wind and cold can sting them, and the sun blinds them.
So, what to do? Well, it’s National Preparedness Month, so we’re here to give you some pointers (no pun intended) on how to keep your vision safe. If you’re dealing with garden-variety stooges, lucky for you—you simply flatten
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
For numerous types of emergencies, including snowstorms, floods, and fires, eating, and subsequently food preparation, still remains a crucial part of survival. Here are some of our recommendations for cookware items to keep on hand in case disaster strikes.
Stanley Adventure Two-Pot Prep and Cook Set If a stove or other heating means is available, a cook set can be an ideal simple setup for preparing both perishable and non-
by Christopher Witt · Posted
We’re spoiled these days—there’s no denying it. With so many of us outfitted with dedicated driving GPS units in our cars and smartphones in our pockets, getting lost is a fleeting occurrence that is, at worst, a minor annoyance. The trouble with relying on all that technology is that in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, cell towers may not work and you might not be able to recharge the electronics that you’re using to navigate. It’s for this reason that having basic land-navigation knowledge and reliable tools such as maps and a
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
If you are embracing the theme of National Preparedness Month to redesign your go bag, stock up on essentials, or create your first emergency kit, some of the most important items to have are a knife and multi-tool. So, to help you sort through the myriad items available to you, we put together a list of recommended tools and knives.
We are starting out with the StatGear Surviv-All Fixed Blade Survival Knife (above
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
A tent can be, and often is, a key piece of emergency preparedness equipment—and when there’s no emergency, you can use it for fun things like camping. B&H carries an extensive line of tents and shelters (with more than 60 in stock and ready to ship) to suit individual needs and budgets. Here are a few recommendations from our Outdoor Department staff.
The
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Since 1990, the Cache Valley, Utah-based Camp Chef has been making camp stoves, cast-iron cookware, and more for outdoor lovers. Camp Chef is distinguished by its line of freestanding camp stoves with powerful, 30,000 BTU burners, which are designed for use with the company’s modular grill boxes or griddles. Stoves include the Explorer Two-Burner, the
by Patrick Chiang · Posted
Writing and drawing on paper has been the norm for as far back as we can remember, but now in the digital age, more of us are opting for fancy touchscreen devices and accessories to digitize our ideas. Wacom has released a variety of styli and two “smartpads” to help users produce content. These styli include the Bamboo Solo,
by Patrick Chiang · Posted
Setting up your own home network can sometimes be aggravating and troublesome. There are plenty of blinking lights, cables hanging about, and complicated menus with terms you swear are in a different language. Luckily, the Starry Station can change all that by simplifying almost every aspect of
by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
If you had to leave home, work, school, or the gym right now to escape an impending disaster—would you be ready? Would you have the tools, supplies, food, and water that you would need for at least the next three days? Having one or more go bags, a.k.a. “bug-out bags,” stocked with essentials for health and survival is a smart way to be prepared for emergencies. You don’t want to be scrambling at the last minute to gather your flashlight, batteries, and blankets when the hurricane, zombie herd, or army of darkness is closing in.
In the
by Ryan Zanoni · Posted
September is National Preparedness Month, so with that in mind, we’ve put together a list of Recommended First Aid Kits to keep you and your loved ones accessible to immediate treatment for lacerations, fractures, punctures, and other injuries when the ambulance hasn’t yet arrived.
Adventure Medical Kits Adventure First Aid 0.5 Treat 1 person over 1 day with 15 bandages, 2 gauze dressings, 6 antiseptic wipes, an
by Daniel Wagner_1 · Posted
Choosing the best preparedness backpacks can help each member of your family meet unexpected challenges with greater security, confidence, and optimism. Factors such as load capacity, gender, age, and a detailed list of provisions are important considerations. Calling a family meeting to solicit input will go a long way to ensuring that everyone is happy with their backpack selection.
A versatile backpack for the family member capable of carrying the heaviest load is the 90-liter
by Christopher Witt · Posted
If your first thought when you hear the word “Sig” is “firearms,” it’s time to start thinking differently. Sig Sauer’s Zulu binoculars have some surprising construction and design details that will make any of them a staple in your pocket, pack, or kit when you’re on the trail, at the range, or sightseeing around town.
While each of the models has its differences, they all
by Ephie Mandel · Posted
MOBOTIX, a leader in security systems and surveillance products, offers a sleek solution to entryway monitoring. MOBOTIX’s Door Station product line is a complete system designed for businesses and homeowners alike, to help provide visual and aural communication with visitors, as well as access control.
One part of the system is the T25 Door Station Camera