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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FPA Weekly Community News | Cold Weather Bug Out Bag Supplemental Kit
As you Prep, what are your goals? It’s usually recommended to start with a goal of being self-sufficient for 72 hours, then a week, then 2 weeks, without any outside help. As each goal is reached, most Preppers extend that deadline out further, while beefing up their gardens or homesteads in an effort to achieve […]
Read More...5 Things You Need to Do Before the U.S. Election
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 […]
Read More...Cold Weather Bug Out Bag Supplemental Kit
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, […]
Read More...How to Escape Captivity: Picking Locks
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, […]
Read More...How Addictions Can Negatively Affect Your Ability to Prep
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 […]
Read More...3 Useful Pieces of Survival Gear for Beginners
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 […]
Read More...5 Tips & Tricks When Using a Compass
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 […]
Read More...FPA Weekly Community News | The 11 Layers of Home Defense
How is your home security looking these days? As we continue to witness senseless acts of violence across the country, even in small towns and more rural areas, fortifying your home should be a top priority for you. No matter what your budget is, there are solutions that you can implement to protect your loved […]
Read More...Fire Starting in the Rain & Wet Weather
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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