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How to treat your gear with Permethrin

🪲 When you’re deep in the wild, bugs aren’t just annoying — they’re dangerous.To understand how repellents and gear protection work together, start with The Ultimate Guide to the Best Mosquito Repellents in 2025. What Is Permethrin? Permethrin for clothing is a 0.5% fabric treatment that bonds to fibers and repels/kills ticks and mosquitoes on…

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8 Best Lightweight 2-Person Tents for Summer Backpacking (Premium & Budget Picks)

8 Best Lightweight 2-Person Tents for Summer Backpacking (Premium & Budget Picks)When summer backpacking season hits, the search for the best lightweight 2-person tent becomes essential. The right shelter keeps you cool on hot nights, light on the trail, and protected when storms roll in. But striking that balance isn’t easy—some ultralight tents save ounces…

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How to Stay Cool While Camping in Extreme Heat: Top Tips & Gear

How to Stay Cool While Camping in Extreme Heat: Top Tips & GearIf you’ve ever tried to stay cool while camping in the peak of summer, you know the challenge. A clear blue sky and open wilderness can feel like pure freedom—until the thermometer climbs past 90°F (32°C). What starts as a peaceful escape can…

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15 Must-Have Summer Survival Tools for Hot Weather Emergencies

15 Must-Have Summer Survival Tools for Hot Weather Emergencies Introduction & Day-in-the-Life Scenario Day-in-the-Life Scenario: It’s 11 AM on a late-July weekend. You’ve hiked three miles into the backcountry, the sun beating down, humidity hovering at 80 percent. Your 20 oz bottle is empty, and your shirt sticks to you like a second skin. A…

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The New Rules of Bugging Out in 2025: Lessons from the Last 5 Years

The New Rules of Bugging Out in 2025: Lessons from the Last 5 Years 1. Introduction: Why 2025 Is Different For more survival strategies and related content, check out our other posts on www.thesavvysurvivalist.com. In recent years, bugging out has significantly evolved due to increased surveillance, technology advancements, climate-related disasters, and shifting societal dynamics. What…

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🛠️ How to Make a DIY Survival Kit That Actually Works (With Pro Tips & Gear Links)

🛠️ How to Make a DIY Survival Kit That Actually Works (With Pro Tips & Gear Links)🏕 Why DIY Your Survival Kit?Pre-made kits can be a disaster waiting to happen. They often include cheap, unreliable tools — or worse, they skip critical items completely.When you build your own survival kit, you control the quality, weight,…

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🛠️ Top-Selling Survival Frog Gear You’ll Want in Your Bug-Out Bag (2025 Edition)

🛠️ Top-Selling Survival Frog Gear You’ll Want in Your Bug-Out Bag (2025 Edition)🏕 Why Survival Frog?Survival Frog has earned its spot as one of the most trusted survival gear suppliers online. Their products are designed for real emergencies—whether you’re bugging out, camping off-grid, or preparing for a blackout.These are the tools preppers keep buying again…

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15 Survival Tools You’ll Regret Not Packing in an Emergency

15 Survival Tools You’ll Regret Not Packing in an EmergencyDon’t wait until it’s too late. These 15 must-have survival tools can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. See the full list + top-rated gear picks.When disaster hits — whether it’s a natural emergency, a power outage, or getting lost in the…

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100 Forgotten Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life

100 Forgotten Survival Skills That Could Save Your LifeSurvival Isn’t Luck — It’s SkillForgotten survival skills aren’t just old-fashioned tricks—they’re the difference between panic and preparedness. When the grid goes dark, when panic takes over, and when the comfort of civilization disappears, you’ll only have one thing left to rely on: your skill.Gear breaks. Batteries…