Obstacles can seem insurmountable when we’re tackling them alone, but together—they turn into exciting challenges. -Spencer West We’ve talked about who you should include in your prepping, and more often than not the answer is nobody; that OpSec is more important than talking to friends or family about your prep, which can lead to …
Category: Emergency Preparedness
10 Old Tools the End of the World Will Make Useful Again, Especially Number 6
I remember the first time I was allowed to use power tools and what a difference it made in my ability to fix and build just about everything. Instead of the old hand saw I could use a circular saw or a sawzall to get the job done. We’ve all grown pretty reliant on power …
Survival skills you can have fun practicing
Hunker down folks, Armageddon is coming! Howling hurricanes, terrible tornados, devastating earthquakes, not to mention the collapse of civilization if the Democrats (or Republicans, depending on your political bent) win the next election. Meanwhile, you are just trying to get through to your next paycheck, worrying about how fast the mileage is stacking up on …
Survival and the Importance of Planning
One of the keys to thriving in a survival situation is definitely planning. Detailed planning prior to the need can mean the difference between life and death when the SHTF. The U.S. Army Survival Manual defines survival planning as: “Nothing more than realizing something could happen that would put you in a survival situation and, …
Emergency Shelters
One of the toughest things you could face in a disaster is having to spend a night out without a roof over your head. Alone or with your family, this is a whole different ballgame than during the day. It’s colder, you are not moving around, and obviously it’s dark. Add to that the confusion …
Alternative Sources of Energy for Your Home
It is a well-known fact that our homes take energy to order to sustain modern living. We need electricity to complete all sorts of tasks around the house. We use it for powering our televisions, wash machines, kitchen appliances including stoves and dishwashers, vacuums, and computers. Just about everything we do around the house in …
Radon Testing and Safety
There are countless ways to prepare ahead of time for an emergency, natural disaster, or other large-scale event, but there are also ways to protect yourself and your family from immediate danger. Radon, a threatening natural gas, is found throughout the country and, when present at high levels, can cause lung cancer and death. Radon …
Survival Training Class Options
Want to sharpen your survival skills? There’s classes you can take to do that. Yes, actual classes. Opt for super-specific classes that teach useful skills should you ever find yourself stranded, well, anywhere, as well as survival training classes. Let’s take a look at a few options, hmm? Knife-Making Classes Okay, you won’t exactly have …
Emergency Food Storage Tips
When the SHTF the last thing you want to worry about is where you’re going to get your food. As Hurricane Katrina proved, the government and FEMA can’t be relied upon to save you in time of emergency, so it’s up to you to keep yourself and/or your family fed for as long as it …
Let Me Stand Next to Your Fire Part 1: Survival Fire Basics
Having a fire in a survival situation is more than important; it can be the difference between life and death. Not only is a fire good for keeping warm and cooking food, but it can scare off wildlife and give you peace of mind and a feeling of companionship. Knowing the basics of getting a …