– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
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 […]
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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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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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As summer gives way to fall, it’s already time to be thinking about winter! With cold weather, ice, and possible snow on its way, you don’t want to be caught unprepared for the colder temps and everything that comes with them. Your home, your garden, and even you can be better prepared for what’s to […]
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This week, the Gray Bearded Green Beret made a great point: whether you’re Bugging In or Bugging Out, being in an urban or a rural environment will change your needs. Many of the items in your Bug Out Bag won’t change, like water filtration and change of clothes, but some things, like access to shelter […]
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The biggest key to spotting and identifying a legitimate threat is situational awareness. These days, the #1 threat to your safety is your cell phone and accompanying earbuds. In our modern society, distractions abound, and few things hold our attention like our cell phones. It’s impossible to be observing and processing your surroundings when your […]
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