– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
We’ve only just entered Fall, but for some parts of the country, winter weather is just around the corner. While freezing rain, snow, and ice make all tasks more difficult and uncomfortable, they are especially hazardous for anyone on the roads. Preparing your vehicles early can prevent unnecessary accidents and becoming stranded on the side […]
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It sounds like the plot of a movie: As a critical election looms, the country faces a pandemic, shootouts and attacks on police, anarchists and nationalists clashing in the streets, a questionable vaccine being brought to market at warp speed, and possible foreign government interference in our elections. And yet, we’re calling it 2020. As […]
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Last week, The Gray Bearded Green Beret took us through his Urban Bug Out Bag Supplemental Kit; this week, he shows us around his Cold Weather Bug Out Bag Supplemental Kit. Both videos are great reminders that the generic recommendations for Bug Out Bags are not comprehensive. As always, consider your specific situation and circumstances, […]
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Preppers, especially those residing in urban environments, have grown increasingly interested in lock picking as a survival skill. Not only can picking locks give you access to valuable resources when SHTF, but may create new opportunities for shelters, and potentially free you if you find yourself trapped. Lock picking is a worthy skill to pursue, […]
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It’s no secret that addictions can be debilitating. While most people initially think of illegal drugs and cigarettes, there are a myriad of addictions that the average person may have: gambling, shopping, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, soda, and cheese are some of the most common. Learning to overcome your addictions now is critical to your success […]
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Many beginners in the Prepper community get caught up in the collection of gear and supplies, not bothering to learn how to use the items they are purchasing. Even if you have read multiple books on the subject, nothing takes the place of hands-on experience. The Canadian Prepper made a video with recommendations for 3 […]
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This week, Corporals Corner gave us a short and to-the-point video on how to use your compass. Although he has created full-length tutorials on the subject in the past, this video gives you only the basics so that you can get started. If you ever find yourself without GPS, you’ll want to know how to […]
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When it comes to survival, our bodies are designed to abide by the Rule of 3: we can survive 3 hours in extreme conditions, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. Of course those times would have to be miserable to experience, as our bodies slowly fail to function as intended. Hypothermia can […]
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By any standards, 2020 has shown us Level 1 of SHTF: the world went crazy over Covid-19, declaring a “pandemic” and closing economies. People live in fear, shutting themselves into their homes and wearing masks and gloves at all times. Store shelves emptied of food, cleaning products, medications, and toilet paper. Unemployment has skyrocketed and […]
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It is well-known that there is safety in numbers. In addition to physical safety, there is security, camaraderie, and more expansive skill sets that come with a community. When it comes to Prepping, it’s easy to stockpile supplies and create plans that only involve yourself, or just your immediate family. But creating a community of […]
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