Go it alone or in a group?

In hiking, camping, and preparing for an emergency, one of the questions that is asked is whether it is better to set off on your own, or find and stick with a group of fellow adventurers/refugees. If you have a family, the point is moot, at least as far as emergency preparation.  You will be …

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Senior Citizen Preparedness – Give A Gift Which Could Save A Life And Enhance Self-Reliance

Senior citizen preparedness is a concern not only for those preppers who have reached their golden years, but for those of us in the self-reliance community who love and cherish and elderly person. If a parent, grandparent, or favorite aunt happens to live far away or in a nursing home, concerns about the relatives surviving …

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3 Month Food Supply Giveaway 2

We are giving away three (3) of our Emergency Food Supply 275 Serving Kits (a 3 month food supply) to one lucky winner! Over $500 Worth of Food Simply visit the Facebook page listed or subscribe to our email list through Rafflecopter to Enter now to win! a Rafflecopter giveaway Emergency Food Supply Kit – 275 Servings …

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Identifying Edible Wild Berries

Whether marooned god-knows-where or were separated from your herd during a hiking or camping trip, a working knowledge of edible wild berries is never a bad thing. Let’s check out a mere few of the wild berries that will help sustain you if lost: Strawberries Wild strawberries are much smaller than those you find at …

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5 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Every Day Carry Setup

Having a proper every day carry (EDC) setup is one of the most important things you can do to be prepared, well, every day. While you can get separated from your bug out bag and might not be able to get home quickly, your every day carry is always on you to help you survive …

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Transportation During A Grid-Down Disaster

Most of us have read or seen the recent headlines where various government agencies have warned that the United States is under a serious threat for a devastating cyber-attack capable of bringing down the entire national electrical grid, as well as most of the related supply-chain infrastructure. For those readers who may be new to …

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How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

Experienced travelers know that there is nothing worse than getting sick while away from the comforts of home. The problem is that traveling greatly increases your chances of getting sick whether it is from contaminated food or water or picking up a cold or flu from fellow travelers. Here are some tips to keep you …

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Emergency Medicine Preparedness: H3N2 Flu Epidemic Claims Lives Of 15 Children In 22 States

Medical preparedness is often the most difficult aspect those who wish to live a self-reliant lifestyle face. The recent H3N2 epidemic is a prime example of how deadly a common seasonal ailment can become, especially for the very young and the elderly. Stockpiling over the counter pain remedies such as Tylenol, Pedialyte, and cough syrup …

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Tick Bites: Symptoms and Treatment

It’s not uncommon for the sight of a tick to strike fear in the hearts of even the most brave, as the arachnids carry a range of super-unpleasant diseases, including those that last until you die (hello, Lyme disease). In addition to familiarizing yourself with the various ticks that inhabit our world and the types of …

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5 Tips to Put Your Bug Out Bag on a Diet

Packing a solid Bug Out Bag (BOB) is an important task, you want to make sure you have everything you need while keeping everything within a single bag for easy carrying and escape. It’s all too common to pack a BOB when you’re at home and not use it until necessary. While you might be …

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