Author: Braxton Taylor

Just as you hopefully have an emergency kit for yourself (such as a 72-hour kit in your vehicle, a bug-out bag, or a get-home bag for ‘just in case’), do you have one for your pet dog? A dog bug out bag kit? An Emergency Survival Kit for Your Dog? On June 7, 2022, our beloved Sampson passed away (two months after writing this article). RIP Sampson. It was a heartbreaking loss. I came across this article today and wanted to share it again… There are several situations to consider. Among them is a sudden evacuation from your home. Another…

When it comes to emergency preparedness, most people are familiar with a basic first aid kit. While useful for minor injuries like scrapes, cuts, and burns, a standard first aid kit often falls short in severe trauma situations such as gunshot wounds, serious accidents, or significant bleeding. Going beyond an ordinary First Aid Kit, a Trauma Kit list should include (in my opinion) the following five lifesaving essential items: 1. Trauma Shears2. Israeli-type Trauma Dressing3. Hemostatic Dressing4. Chest Seal5. Tourniquet When should you use trauma shears? Trauma shears are used to quickly cut away clothing or gear to access an…

When preparing for emergencies, disasters, or a potential SHTF (Stuff Hits The Fan) collapse, having the right survival supplies is crucial for self-reliance, sustainable living, and simply surviving. At Modern Survival Blog, we focus on prepping and preparedness strategies for modern risks and independence. This list of 55 emergency preparedness items is designed to spark ideas and help you build a robust plan tailored to your specific needs. While not exhaustive by any means (it’s simply a brief brainstorming list to stimulate thought), it highlights some key supplies to inspire your own thought process and ensure you’re prepared for both…

The Israeli Bandage, also known as the Emergency Bandage, is a life-saving first aid tool designed to control traumatic bleeding in emergency situations. Compact, versatile, and easy to use, it is a critical addition to any first aid trauma kit. Whether you’re in a military, outdoor, or civilian setting, knowing how to use an Israeli Bandage can make the difference between life and death. This article provides detailed instructions, historical context, and key features of the Israeli Bandage. Keep one with your First Aid trauma kit. Why? To help stop traumatic bleeding. However, I’d like you to please take the…

In an unpredictable world, being prepared for emergencies—whether natural disasters, economic instability, societal disruptions, or a SHTF scenario—can make the difference between survival and hardship. The top 5 essentials for survival preparedness—top-level primary essentials, or categories for survival—are Food, Water, Shelter, Security, and Health/First Aid. These form the foundational pillars of any robust preparedness plan. By focusing on these five categories, you can build a comprehensive strategy that ensures you and your loved ones can endure challenging situations. Below, we’ll go over each category, offering practical advice, key considerations, and actionable steps to get started. 1. Food: Sustaining Energy and…

For people in the military, missing work because of car trouble isn’t really an option. Frequent permanent change-of-station moves require you to crisscross the country every few years. You may even have vehicle inspections standing between you and a long weekend, so proper maintenance is key.Paying for preventative maintenance and surprise repairs at a dealership or independent mechanic is expensive. You can save thousands of dollars by doing the work yourself, and many military bases have an auto skills center or hobby shop where you can work on your car in a safe environment with all the tools you’re likely…

The flashlight is very high on the list of essential items for prepping and preparedness, every day carry, or any survival kit. Pretty much everyone already has one or two in the house somewhere. But what exactly is a survival flashlight, and what’s best? The challenge is that there are so many flashlights to pick from, and so many various uses. What is the best survival flashlight?Answer: The one that you have! It’s better than nothing at all! When it comes down to it, a flashlight is a flashlight, right? While that’s true in the context of its fundamental purpose…

Calisthenics and cardio exercises can be arranged in several ways to improve running times and overall fitness test scores. Few, though, push you as hard as this one in a progressive manner — until you fail.The Max Out PT Pyramid workout is a “one-way trip” up the half pyramid, also known as a ladder, until you can no longer achieve the required reps for that set. The workout is broken down to make this multi-set challenge understandable.Warm-UpBike for 10 minutes or run 1 mile to get the body moving. The beauty of this pyramid is that the first few sets…

Imagine powered exoskeletons that enable soldiers to operate in the world’s most austere regions. Accompanied by robotic dogs and cargo drones, the troops can move through snow, easily carrying over 100 pounds of gear. This is no longer science fiction. Earlier this year, China’s People’s Liberation Army executed an “intelligent logistics devices” exercise on the far-western Karakoram Plateau of the Xinjiang Military District, part of a push to move such gear from demonstrations to deployment.China has spent the last several years building a diverse exoskeleton research-and-development ecosystem: In 2019, the PLA hosted a “Super Warrior” contest in which 50-plus prototypes from 25 developers…

In survival scenarios, whether you’re navigating the wilderness, preparing for emergencies, or operating in tactical situations, a reliable pair of binoculars can be a lifesaver. Survival binoculars are specialized optical tools designed to provide clear vision, durability, and portability in harsh environments. This article examines the key attributes of survival binoculars, their use-case scenarios, and evaluates three top models: the Steiner MM1050 Military-Marine 10×50 Tactical Binocular, the Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Binocular (10x42mm), and the Vortex Optics Diamondback 10×42 Binocular. Contents (Jump to a Section) Key Attributes of Survival Binoculars Survival binoculars must meet specific criteria to perform reliably in extreme…