You are driving down a long stretch of winding country road. Your headlights illuminate the tree line as it races past. Suddenly your favorite song comes on the radio, causing you to smile and taking your full attention off the road for just less than a second, as a deer steps squarely into your lane […]
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Test of LED Flashlights – How Long Lights Stay Energized
Be equipped for a blackout by having the best backup light sources possible (Based on the book Power Out! How to Prepare for and Survive a Grid Collapse) When I wrote Survival Life.com articles on Emergency Lighting a short time back, I shared manufacturing data on how long battery makers claim their products could last. […]
Read More...The G.O.O.D.I.E Bag
You never know what could happen next. Here’s how being prepared with a G.O.O.D.I.E. bag will help you in your time of need. This article is part of our Get Out Of Dodge Book. Read the complete book for advice to survive any incident, as well, as how to be best equipped for survival […]
Read More...Mother’s Wisdom for Preparednesss
Mothers knows best. This is true for so many situations, and preparedness is one of them. Growing up, my Mom had the best alliteration for things I would need on my scouting trips: “Water, Wranglers, weenies, wipes, warm clothing, weather protection, a weapon, a wayfinder, whatever… and keep a watchful eye” She was […]
Read More...11 Prepper Mistakes to Avoid
You Can Never Be Too Prepared, Or Can You? We talk about Prepping quite a bit here on the Family Protection Association. Being Prepared for disaster is typically always a good idea. However, one must not go overboard. As with anything else in life, moderation is key. Read on for a list I […]
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