Over the past few years, buying local has become a hot topic. A largely grassroots movement, the trend of buying local has reached nearly every area of the United States. When people hear “buying local” most automatically think of things like produce and meat, and while these are great examples of things you can and …
Time to tweak your car emergency kit for colder weather.
Every year about this time, I take an hour or two on a Saturday, before the college football games start, mosey out my cars, and take a few minutes to perform a few adjustments on the emergency kits in the trunk. It’s not a bad time of year to do it, and while your “tweaks” …
The Joys and Challenges of Winter Camping
Although camping is commonly thought of as primarily a warm weather activity, there can be many advantages to heading outdoors for a winter camping trip. First of all, you will certainly avoid all the bugs and the crowds. Winter camping is also an excellent way to beat the winter blues as well as ward off …
Fire Preparedness: Survival Tips For When You Can’t Call The Fire Department
Brush fires, or wildfires, are one of the most dangerous types of blazes for firefighters to battle – and are especially dangerous when you can’t call the fire department. Fire preparedness is perhaps one of the most neglected aspects of preparedness. Fires can double in size approximately once every 30 seconds to a minute. Dry …
Getting Your Home Ready for Cold Temperatures
Shorter days and cooler temperatures are sure signs that winter weather is on the way. While you might not be ready to pull out the heavy winter coat and gloves, this is the perfect time to make sure that your home is ready for colder temperatures. So what can you do to get started? Here …
Winter Survival Prep
Winter is on its way! Unless spending the upcoming frigid months on a tropical island, it’s necessary to prepare for cold weather. Severe winter weather conditions can occur quickly, after all! Prepare for Old Man Winter by utilizing the following tips: The Right Supplies Add a few items to your emergency kit, such as rock …
5 Home Defense Gun Safety Tips
Having a handgun for home security and defense is a solid idea that many consider a necessity. It takes more than just purchasing a gun and ammunition to keep your home safe however. Even if you’re a great shot and know how to handle a handgun safely and effectively, using one for home defense takes …
ISIS Lone Wolf Attacks Take Terrorism Threats To A Deeply Personal Level
The possible ISIS lone wolf attacks in New York City, in Oklahoma, and Ottawa, Canada make the deadly threats against the United States by the Islamic State even more frightening and urgent. While government officials debate how to title such acts, preppers across America have stepped up their self-reliance and survival plans. NYPD Hatchet …
7 Tips for First-Time Preppers
Photo Credit: ApocalypsePACK.com It usually takes a massive world event to bring the idea of prepping into the minds of new people, and with the world today, those seem to come on a fairly regular basis. Whether it’s the massive tornadoes that wipe out towns in the Midwest, to the Ebola scare or even threat …