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Preparedness
Survival Gear for Natural Disasters
When you think about survival gear do you plan on using it to deal with natural disaster? Preppers have a strange fantasy that often involves a total collapse where they reach for a loadout of elaborate gear to survive the collapse. What about regional disasters that happen on a regular basis? What about tornadoes and […]
France’s Riots Proved a Taxation Breaking Point That we all Fear
Most of us know that over 50% of Americans receive some sort of benefits from the national government. It’s one of those nasty stats that sting when you hear it. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth when you taste. Even those receiving the money must feel it, too. There are limits that the […]
What the World Needs Now is…Preparedness
This is much more than just a clever bit of wording. All over our world people are facing the forces of this worlds engine. Be it war, mother nature, economic upheaval, and so on. People are cleaving to any number of things. We hear an emphasis on empathy, love and compassion lately. This is because […]
Prepping for and with Kids
The little ones need guidance. If adults are afraid to admit their vulnerability and start preparing for disaster, kids are even more at risk. One of the most interesting things about children is the fact that they are powerless against disaster unless you train and prepare them. Even at a very young age you can […]
Wildfires and the Importance of your Go Bag
The apocalyptic photos that have appeared on the internet show Malibu awash in billowing smoke as the California wildfires ripped through surrounding counties. With wind gusts moving at 60 miles per hour the fire was able to move at an astounding pace and brought communities to their knees. The destruction was hard to believe when […]
TEACHING SURVIVAL SKILLS TO YOUR CHILDREN
Article Courtesy: ReadyMan.com You’re never too savage to take some time to teach your kids survival skills. Or any skills, for that matter. Sometimes, the greatest lessons we learn in life pop up completely unexpectedly. As parents, we should be sure to capitalize on every opportunity to impart some of our knowledge onto our children… […]
Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft As A Prepper
We live in a world where everyone is at risk of identity theft and being hacked. Identity theft, in simple terms, is where one’s personal information is taken and used without their consent. Each year, tens of millions of Americans become victims of identity theft and hackers, and that number is only growing every year. […]
Best Gun Builds for Preppers
Best Gun Builds for Preppers Firearms are at the core of survival and prepping. Without some form of protection and a means to hunt food, you won’t make it in a survival situation. It’s that simple. For this simple reason alone, it’s easy to understand why preppers are so into guns and ammunition. This article […]
Inspire Those Around you to Start Prepping
Do you know the one question that always comes up? Do you know the biggest struggle that preppers face outside of money in our little niche? It’s the struggle of getting those around us to take preparedness and survival as passionately as we do! Getting Family Inspired We are inspired people and our passion manifests […]
Shelter, Fire, Water and the Survival Gear that Makes the Difference
If you find yourself in a survival scenario there are three things that you need to concern yourself with immediately. This scenario could be the realization that you are lost in the woods, it could be an urban survival situation or even recovery from a serious natural disaster. The beauty of survival is that these […]
How to Start a Food Stockpile on the Cheap
As a homesteader, one of your strong points is, by far, the food you produce and stockpile. Should something major happen, you’ll be one of the “lucky” ones who will have food on your family’s table. But what if you’ll be unable to grow that food? Maybe a volcanic eruption will hinder your gardening endeavors. […]
5 Reasons Why Pure Silver Will be the Currency of the Collapse
Commodities such as gold and silver have a world market that transcends national borders, politics, religions, and race. A person may not like someone else’s religion, but he’ll accept his gold. Robert Kiyosaki There is something that just feels right about silver. Its coded in our DNA. It has to do with the weight and […]
13 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR UBRAN BUG OUT BAG
The concept of preparing a bug out bag is to have a backpack ready to go at all times that is both accessible and transportable. You need to be able to simply pick up the bag and head out without fear of lacking any necessities. A bug out bag is equipped with the latest gadgets and tools coupled with food and possible shelter so that you can survive out in the wilderness where things are scarce. The urban bug out bag will help you survive the period until you can find the right kind of friendly civilization or appropriate help. If you are living in a city, you need to tailor you bag for your urban environment and have the right kind of accessories and be customized accordingly.
How to Get Fabulous Kids Smart watch on A Tight Budget
How to Get Fabulous Kids Smart watch on A Tight Budget Smart watches have slowly become a necessity in the modern world. It is no longer only at the time; there are other important events that we would like our kids reminded. Producers of these devices have included many features including educational games, GPS tracking […]
13 Ways to be Prepared for a Nuclear Fallout
The threat of nuclear war has been lingering for several years. From the US to Russia to others around the world, we continually hear how nuclear war can be a reality as tensions seem to rise. While it is unsure if these threats are something to be taken seriously or something just the media is […]
Six Survival Weapons you need in your Arsenal
Choosing a weapon, and accessories is always going to be dependent on what they are being used for. For instance, you might be looking for an easy to use pistol for home protection, or the best red dot sight, to help make hunting trips more successful. It’s no different with survivalism; you need to make […]
Every Second Counts: Fire Preparedness Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
When it comes to wildfires, safety tips like evacuating in a timely manner and listening to individuals who are in charge during rescue efforts will without a doubt keep you and your family safe. Wildfires may be natural or man-made, and can damage hundreds of acres of land, leaving behind a long trail of […]
Ten Must-Have Items to Pack in Your Survival Kit
Your survival kit should be stocked with the basic necessities you’ll require to stay alive and keep your family safe while you await or prepare a more permanent living situation. While each person’s idea of “necessities” might vary, these tools are universal in nature and can prove immeasurably useful in an extreme situation where your survival depends on your preparedness and resourcefulness.
Ten Must-Have Items to Pack in Your Survival Kit
A survival kit is stocked with the basic necessities you’ll require to stay alive and keep your family safe while you await or prepare a more permanent living situation. While each person’s idea of “necessities” might vary, these tools are universal in nature and can prove immeasurably useful in an extreme situation where your survival depends on your preparedness and resourcefulness.
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Teaching Kids to Be Prepared With Their First Emergency Kit
As adults, it is easy to worry about what may or may not happen. As kids however, the thoughts never even cross their minds. All they want to do is eat, sleep and play. In this article I will show you how I started teaching kids the importance of being prepared. So, when is the […]
Which Foods Have the Longest Shelf Life? Pantry Stockpiling Tips You Need
One of the basic prepping tenants is stockpiling easy-to-store foods that are readily accessible in case of an emergency or crisis. Yet, it goes without saying that while a fresh deli sandwich might sound great, some foods store easier and for longer than others. Today, let’s take a look at some foods that make excellent hoarding basics and can fill you up in a hurry.
Bringing an ATV Camping? Make Sure to Make These Preparations
Bringing along an ATV on your next camping trip can add a whole new level of excitement and fun to the adventure. Making sure you and your ATV return home in one piece, though, needs to be an important part of planning for your trip.
Survival Communities make great sense, but are difficult to operate. Fortitude Ranch provides an approach to make them feasible.
We all know that pooling resources and getting the cooperation of a large number of people provides the best means of surviving a major disaster that leads to a halt in economic activity or loss of law and order. Unfortunately, trying to get people to agree on policies, leadership, and how much everyone should invest […]
The 8 Best Things about Kids Binoculars
Children have a wide range of activities to venture into during their growth and development this exposes them enabling them to choose what they are interested in. it also comes at with an educational advantage. Some of these activities involve outdoor activities. When it comes to outdoor activities, a pair of binoculars is an important […]
An affordable Recreational and Survival Community
There are many types of Preppers, but most of us find that we don’t have enough time, skills, or money to be truly prepared on our own or with immediate family. Most people are better off joining a survival community with professional staff and a good facility—providing economies of scale with large numbers of members […]
Disaster Preparedness: Why It’s Important to Be Mentally Ready
By taking the time now to prepare a plan and understand the reality of a disaster, we can mentally ready ourselves to respond when the time comes. We won’t have to think about whether it’s worth it or not to take action because we’ll know the answer is a resounding “yes.”
The Hydra Light Product Review
I got word a water powered Flashlight was heading my way for a product review & immediately pictured a contraption with a propeller to dip in a running stream, or some penlight hooked up to a water bottle. Instead, I got the Hydra Light, a foot long, rubber-coated, yellow & black plastic cylinder, looking every inch […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Dashboard Camera When You Are Going Camping with Your Car
For those of you who are familiar with what a dashboard camera is you know that apart from the common job of recording accidents, they offer an especially interesting way of recording your traveling adventures. A dashboard camera often referred to as a dashcam is a portable and compact video recorder that is manufactured to […]
Be Ready! 4 Emergency Preparedness Steps Homeowners Should Take
Preparing yourself for an emergency is especially important if you’re a homeowner. By taking the necessary steps to prepare yourself, you’ll be able to handle things better and get your life back on track more quickly following the disaster. Here are four ways to prepare yourself for an emergency situation.
Be Heard in Any Disaster with Unstoppable Communications
The Importance of Incoming and Outgoing Communications Communications are a vital part of any operation. Whether we are talking about military operations, business or even in a family; communication is everything. For preppers the idea of having plenty of water and food is part of the plan. Security, hygiene and first aid are all parts […]
Latest Actions From North Korea Nuclear Tensions
The progression of nuclear activity within North Korea is mounting, with Kim Jong-un’s latest nuclear test marked as the largest of the series of six total tests. This latest, and most powerful, nuclear test created earthquake shock waves that reached as far as across the border of China and into an eastern sea port in […]
Tips to Prepare Your Family from Home Invasion
Home invasion should never be taken lightly. It can terrorize your family, lead to physical abuse or cause the loss of a loved one. Although there are measures you can do to prevent unwanted people from getting inside your home, you should still be prepared in case an invasion does happen. If you are unsure […]
More Than Thunder: How to Prepare for Summer’s Biggest Storms
You are reading this because you want to prepare your home and family for storms you feel are getting a little worse as each year goes by. The accumulating data even has NASA detailing how storms are getting worse. From the early Pioneer days, Americans have been a resilient people who do what it takes […]
Preparation Planning: 3 Essentials To Your Family Emergency Plan
You never know when an emergency situation may occur. According to FEMA, 80% of Americans live in a location that has been impacted by a disaster related to weather. However, you can do your best now to plan for as many types of disasters as possible. While there are several different components to an emergency […]
Make Sure You’re Securing Your Garage Door
A garage door is an inviting target for thieves to enter your home. On the outside, a closed garage door looks secure, but it can be anything but. Thieves like to try garage doors because too many people leave them unlocked to make it easy to get in and out. Garrett Waldrop, founder of […]
The Greatest SHTF Killer and How to Stop It
There are enemies all around us. Before we understood pathogens people explained disease using God. If you were doing something to anger your god he might make you sick. Before an understanding of germ theory the ways that sickness was diagnosed and cured is actually quite interesting. Today we are not as terrified of germs […]
Avoid Being Bitten by Mosquitoes: Steps to Take for Home Safety
Mosquitoes, long unwelcome guests at picnics and summer events, can cause discomfort. In the case of the Zika virus, a mosquito that passes on the disease might be responsible for pregnant women giving the virus to their unborn babies. Serious birth defects can result. Taking precautions can make this threat negligible. Here are some approaches […]
Emerging Technologies That Will Impact Disaster Preparedness
There are a lot of cities that have been devastated by disasters: earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, and New Zealand; floods and heavy rainfalls in places like Pakistan, Eastern Europe, and other parts of Africa; hurricanes, and wildfires throughout the United States; and volcanic eruptions in Iceland. All of these natural disasters have caused suffering and […]
College Programs to Prepare You for the Apocalypse
There are many ways to prepare yourself for the pending apocalypse. For example, you may already have a stockpile of food and supplies stored safely in an underground bunker. You may not realize that your higher level of education may also help you to prepare for the apocalypse. These are some of the top programs […]
5 Must-Have Essentials for Your Next Camping Trip
Camping has been here for hundreds of years. And as new research indicates, it seems like camping will stay one of America’s favorite past time. According to the recent American Camper Report, the average camper in the United States goes on five camping trips every year. If you’re not an experienced outdoorsman, you may discover […]
Vaccines and Disaster Preparedness
In the event of a disaster, communicable diseases greatly increase the risk of death. The major causes of communicable diseases in disasters are contaminated food and water, respiratory infections, vector and insect-borne diseases, and infections due to wounds and injuries.
What to Remember When Packing Your Emergency Prep Kit
When you are prepared for an emergency, it makes the situation much easier to handle. To be on the safe side, you should have an emergency supply kit in your home that you can call on to get you through any emergency. You have to pack your emergency preparedness kit carefully to ensure you are […]
5 Concealed Carry Tips
Making the decision to carry concealed around family can be difficult. Carrying a handgun has become more culturally acceptable in America, especially in recent years. Carry permit issuances are up across the country, and handgun sales are through the roof. New demographics – women, younger adults, family members – are buying guns. But we won’t […]
Techy Survival: 4 Technologies Every Prepper Should Invest in
Preppers believe in planning for the worst scenarios. No challenge is too much with the right supplies and some ingenuity. Preppers are family-oriented but wise enough to understand that leisure and luxury mean nothing compared to preserving their loved ones and a certain quality of life. They intend to persevere, no matter the circumstance. Here […]
Which Self Defense Weapons You Need?
Self-defense weapons have become a necessity in today’s society where your personal and household self-defense is frequently threatened. If your prime concern is the safety of your loved ones and yourself, do not have second thoughts about being prepared. Just remember -– it is important to have the right self-defense weapon for your particular situation.
Emergency Essentials: 4 Ways To Prepare Your Family For A Mass Power Outage
There are several reasons as to why the power would go out. It could be because of a severe storm that comes through the area or because there is work being done on the power lines. Equipment can fail at any time, causing the power to go out for the neighborhood. If the power goes […]
The G.O.O.D. Board Game Review
I can’t remember the last time I played a board game. It may have been 40 years ago, playing Clue, or Monopoly, long before I discovered computers & computer games. I don’t know why it’s been so long. Board Games are great family fun. It’s something everyone can get involved with sitting around the dining […]
Was the Zika Virus Scare Preventable?
The Zika virus is similar to the viruses that causes yellow fever and chikungunya disease and is transmitted by mosquitoes. The type of mosquito that carries this particular strain of disease is seldom found in the United States. However, another type, the Asian tiger mosquito, has adapted to colder climates and is present across a […]
The True Threats of Unscreened, Unvetted, Illegal Immigration
America has softened and improved on many controversial topics over the last 50 years. There is a reason we have become the greatest nation on earth and its not because we have held on to old prejudices. Of course, in our modern world, everything is grey. There is no black and white. However, when it […]