As we are still cleaning up in the aftermath of hurricane Harvey, we have another very powerful hurricane approaching US soil and threatening Florida and a few other southeastern coastal states. We have published several preparedness articles in the previous weeks dealing with natural disaster preparation. I thought now was an appropriate time to provide […]
Disaster Preparedness
Hurricane Preparation | Shelter and Gear
I’m sitting high on the horse, watching Hardcore Henry, and eating pizza rolls. Right now, outside there are massive gusts of winds, rain is coming down in sheets and my family and I are safe, prepared, and ready to hit this storm head on. Am I a prepper or a survivalist? Sure you can call […]
Hurricane Preparedness | Get a Generator
Emergencies will happen. Be prepared for when you lose your power by buying a quality generator. There are many different types; here are some options.
4 Simple Steps to Living a Self-Reliant Life
It’s no secret that the majority of people in modern American society are living on the top of a house of cards. Many spend their days working and playing in such a way that removes them from the basic facets of survival; food comes from the store, heat comes from the knob on the wall and […]
Luci Solar Lights | Affordable, Inflatable and Waterproof
Solar lights aren’t something new. However, compact, affordable, waterproof, and inflatable solar lights are something new (to me anyway). Luci Solar Lights offer a simple product, with a huge variety of applications. Need a small reusable emergency light, then reach for the Luci EMRG. Want a lightweight camp light, then reach for the Luci Outdoor. […]
How much Ammo do you need to Stockpile?
Introduction You need to prepare yourself for SHTF as it can happen anytime so you should be well-prepared and good to go. When you have a firearm, it is important to consider the ammunition or bullets stock needed to fill your weapon in the long run. The usual question pondered upon is the timeline of […]
Prepping 101: Prepping Reassessment
Today we take a look at Prepping Reassessment, which helps to ensure we maximize our ability to thrive, not just survive, in an emergency.
AlpineAire Freeze-Dried, Dehydrated and Instant Foods: Review
We review AlpineAire freeze-dried, dehydrated and instant foods. Do we like their Southwestern beef and nachos, Chicken burrito bowl and Bandito scramble?
Walking Dead Advisor to the Zombie Apocalypse: Weapons
Author’s note: The mid-season premiere of “The Walking Dead” is upon us. Like all right-thinking Americans and many others, I am a fan. As a Green Beret, I can’t help but analyze the situation and devise strategy and tactics. It is in my DNA. Having seen a couple of countries at war and the devastation […]
Prepping 101: Manual Tools
Most of the civilized world has come to rely on a myriad of electric tools to complete most repair or construction projects, whether battery-powered or corded. We are so comfortable with the ease in which these tools operate and the power they generate using mechanical advantage, that we forget that some of the greatest achievements […]