LAST-DITCH SURVIVAL KITS

Prepping and survival equipment came to the forefront of public attention about 15 years ago with the expansion of the popular zombie film and TV genre. In fact, it go to the point where there was at least a two-year industry-wide emphasis on zombie merchandise, guns, ammo and equipment. While that remains a fond memory for many, what it really served to do was appeal to the broader masses, and many people began thinking about just what they would do in a real, non-zombie emergency.

Since then, the world has experienced no shortage of natural disasters, from massive wildfires to coastal tsunamis, floods, volcanic eruptions and more. The world is no safer a place now than it was before. However, in lieu of zombies and green goo, the public has taken a keen interest in survival and its tactics. Shows like , , and others captured the interest of many, and bushcrafting, foraging and fieldcraft exploded in popularity. Suffce to say there is no shortage of specialized equipment to better your odds