How to Make a Swedish Torch Open fire cooking is an art that has been developed around the world for centuries and it is fascinating to see the different systems mankind has come up with. I like gadgets as much as the next guy, but the list of gadgets when it comes to camping or survival is […]
DIY Prepping Projects: Soup Can Coffee Pot & Soup Can Stove
Quick and Cheap DIY Prepping Project At Survivalist 101, we are always on the lookout for unique and practical handmade gear that can be made from simple items or recycled materials. One of our readers, Steve Lupton, shared this DIY prepping project for making a coffee pot using soup cans and wire. Whether you want […]
Introducing the Open Fire Chef and His “Preppers Bean Challenge”
Preppers – Is Your Food Storage Boring? It seems that every prepper, regardless of their reason for prepping, sooner or later focuses on food. I have seen many takes on food storage. One thing that I have noticed is the overwhelming focus on the basics, which makes for some pretty boring meals. A person will […]
Speed Test – Versus – Primus Classic Trail Stove
Today we continue to search for the fastest backpacking stove on the market! This is VERSUS and we’re testing the Primus Classic Trail Stove. Also, please forgive some of the camera’s focusing issues; I was experimenting with a few things back when this was recorded.
Kelly Kettle Trekker Review: Good for Boiling Water …
The Kelly Kettle Overview The Kelly Kettle is a unique water boiler that is essentially a water jacketed double walled aluminum chimney with a removable aluminum fire pan. To use, a small fire is built in the pan, the water filled chimney is placed on top and the fire heats the jacketed water. The images […]
Coghlans Emergency Stove: Survival Gear Review
Why You Need an Emergency Stove In Your BOB Everyone has their own opinion of the “ideal” survival gear, I know I certainly do. The problem with having an idealistic view of survivalism is that no survival situation is ever ideal. Your “BOB” (Bug Out Bag) or your “Go Bag” becomes your best friend in […]