Survival Gear

Survival Gear highlights survival tools and kits that are easier, lighter, and safer for older adults to use in real-world situations.

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The Emergency Power and Energy Challenge: Month 8
ByTeri Rehkopf October 2, 2025December 5, 2025

Modern life is deeply reliant on a consistent flow of electricity. From lighting our homes to powering communication devices and preserving food, energy keeps our lives running smoothly. What electrical devices or magic will you miss the most if you lose power? We Baby Boomers are accustomed to having electricity. We grew up with black…

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The First Aid and Medical Challenge: Month 7
ByTeri Rehkopf October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

When emergencies strike, medical care might not be an option. Hospitals get overwhelmed, clinics shut down, pharmacies run dry. For us seniors, that’s not just inconvenient—it’s terrifying. What will you do when SHTF and you or your elderly loved one needs medical help? I’ve asked myself that question more than once. I depend on medication….

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The Food Security Challenge: Month 1
ByTeri Rehkopf October 2, 2025December 5, 2025

I love food. Some people say they live to eat; some say they don’t. I think most of us live to eat. When access to food disappears, so does your sense of safety. The system you rely on—supermarkets, supply chains, and even local farmers—can break down instantly. This is month 1, the Food Security Challenge,…

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Level Up Your Survival Skills To The Intermediate Stage: Beyond The Basics
ByTeri Rehkopf August 9, 2025December 5, 2025

I’ve been involved in survival prepping or disaster/emergency support for much of my life in one way or another. In this post, I will be discussing how reaching the intermediate level in survival skills goes beyond the basics, like lighting a fire or having clean water. At this stage, you will build on your foundation,…

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Why Most People Feel Overwhelmed by Prepping
ByTeri Rehkopf July 26, 2025December 5, 2025

How to Start Smart We seniors have learned in our lives that we need to approach a problem head-on. We can do it! Prepping is one of those things that seems simple in theory—stock up on food, secure water sources, and prepare for emergencies. However, when we start considering the sheer number of things we…

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Overlooked Daily Use Items: Section 1
ByTeri Rehkopf May 30, 2025June 8, 2025

This is the first section for Key Items Many Survival Preppers Forget. When people think about prepping, they usually go big—stockpiles of food, weapons, water barrels, solar panels, maybe even underground bunkers. But the further they go into the world of survival planning, the more they tend to forget the smaller, quieter essentials—the things you…

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Power and Light Prep Gaps: Section 2
ByTeri Rehkopf May 28, 2025June 8, 2025

When the power goes out, panic sets in faster than most people expect. The first few minutes feel surreal. You flip a switch and nothing happens. The fridge hum dies. The familiar glow from screens, lights, and appliances disappears. This is the second section associated with Key Items Many Survival Preppers Forget. At night, darkness…

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Adapting Survival Tools For Aging Hands: A Comprehensive Guide
ByTeri Rehkopf April 17, 2025August 12, 2025

Adapting survival tools for aging hands can make a big difference when outdoors or handling everyday emergencies. Our hand strength, flexibility, and grip naturally change as we age. I know I don’t have the hand strength I used to have. Are you having issues using tools and gear as you age? This guide offers practical,…

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If You Could Only Pick One Bug-Out Bag Item, What’s the Ultimate Must-Have?
ByTeri Rehkopf March 2, 2025August 11, 2025

When you must leave everything behind, survival comes down to what you can carry. Every item in your bug-out bag needs to justify its weight. If it doesn’t serve multiple functions or directly contributes to keeping you alive, it’s just dead weight. The answer to this question may surprise you. It sure did me! But…

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Best Survival Prepping Gear for Seniors
ByTeri Rehkopf December 31, 2024March 25, 2025

Understanding Survival Prepping and Its Significance for Seniors I’m a senior who is always learning survival prepping. I recognize that preparing for emergencies is crucial, especially for seniors. We need to be able to depend on our best survival-prepping gear. As we age, we face unique challenges that can transform a difficult situation into a…

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