– 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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As we head into Fall, you’re probably looking forward to harvesting the fruits of your labor. But along with the cooler weather, the occasional overnight frost can threaten your garden and your harvest. Freezing temperatures overnight can injure your plants by causing ice crystals to form their cells. Fluids cannot move inside frozen plants, and […]
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Prepper Princess took us on a tour of her kitchen, in which she addressed a few areas of concern for those new to Prepping: how long foods actually last, what is still available on store shelves in this time of shortages, and how to make your stockpile last as conditions deteriorate. This video is a […]
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Sensible Prepper made a video entitled “15 Needed Trade Skills for SHTF,” but in reality he touched on more like 25 needed trade skills. He again stressed the importance of creating a survival community or group, in which the members have different but important skill sets. It is almost impossible for any one person […]
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If you’ve done all of the basic Prepping and are ready for the next level, there are some serious upgrades you can make if you have the budget and the space to do so. As technology improves, previously commercial-grade only items are now being made for the home. Price points have also dropped to a […]
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Krav Maga is an Israeli military self-defense and fighting system that is arguably the most effective martial art in real-life hand-to-hand combat situations. Krav Maga combines self-defense with situational awareness and draws techniques from aikido, boxing, wrestling, judo, and karate. What sets Krav Maga apart from its predecessors is its training in difficult and unexpected […]
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The Gray Bearded Green Beret has been bringing us a weekly series on supplemental Bug Out Bag kits, and this week he delves into an important question: How do you build an alternate or budget-friendly Bug Out Bag in a hurry? If you were to be separated from your primary BOB for any reason, or […]
Read More... Sensible Prepper made a video entitled “15 Needed Trade Skills for SHTF,” but in reality he touched on more like 25 needed trade skills. He again stressed the importance of creating a survival community or group, in which the members have different but important skill sets. It is almost impossible for any one person […]
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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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