Car survival

One thing that 2020 has show me is the world is wild, and I need to be prepared for things I never thought of! Honestly - we should all have some basic emergency kits in our home and car, and some preparedness skills. But like lots of things, it was “on my list” to do. And then 2020 hit and shit w

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]

My family visited Lake Powell in southern Utah a number of years ago. The majority of the six-hour journey was spent on rural two-lane highways. To get there, we used an old, troubled 1996 white Chevrolet Suburban that belonged to my family. The issues began as soon as we returned to the marina, despite the fact that we were able to reach Lake Powell without incident and enjoy a fantastic week on the lake. Our car was still there after a week of inactivity and would not start. We all started…

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ESSENTIAL RESOURCES: Packed with practical supplies from jumper cables, reflective triangle and vest to tow rope, hand-driven flashlight, and tire pressure gauge, we've got everything you need to stay safe during an roadside emergency. But that's not all - it also includes rarely used but essential items like safety hammer, emergency blanket, survival whistle, and 47PCS first aid kit. With these, you'll be prepared for almost everything the road throws your way. RELIABLE JUMPER CABLES: Say…

Part of preparedness means having emergency items in your car. But which specific items should you have in your vehicle? Here are 27.