For the boys! Multi-Purpose 1 day pack ( FirstSpear is a brand created by former U.S. servicemen, they develop enhanced light-weight load carriage solutions for the US Special Forces )

A Long-Term Survival Guide - 101 Uses for Paracord - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free. An illustrated list of uses for paracord.

From survival to s'mores, here's everything you need to know to ensure a flawless camping trip.

Gas mask, Pocket Survival guide

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Improvised survival climbing harness

B+C Guides

This infographic shows the tarp knots I use. Rigging a tarp or dining fly provides shelter from the wind and rain and shade from the sun.

Fire starters, I like 8 the best, it makes a good little dad/son quick project.

Sometimes it is necessary to contain your fire. This can easily be attained by improvising a simple stove out of a pop can. You can use any type of can, but pop cans are the most common to find because of littering. You will want to find a can with as few dents as possible. It is possible to pop most dents out. Start by cutting the top out of the can. You may have to use some force to break through. Be careful not to push too hard and accidentally stab yourself in the hand. While not…

Always carry a pencil sharpener in your survival kit.