By: JM @ Sole Labz Smart prepper’s guide to choosing the best tactical boots Navy Seals have a saying: “There are two ways of doing things, the right way, and again”. Smart preppers know, however, that SHTF scenarios leave no room for do-overs. Your top sidekick in all-hell-broke-loose scenarios is a good pair of tactical …
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Oct 13
Gear Review – BONL Hydration Bladder
By Jay Jay I bought 2 of these for my daughter and myself to use on a backpacking trip and they are great. Most I have seen are usually 2 liters as opposed to the 3 liter size you see here. We ended up going on a trip where there was no drinkable water (I …
Aug 11
Scottish Highlands Backpacking Trip: What Worked and What Didn’t.
From PJ: Thanks to long time reader and contributor J for taking the time to write about the gear he utilized while on a trip to the Scottish Highlands. It’s one thing to have a bunch of cool gear sitting in the corner for emergencies, it’s another thing to get out in the bush and …
Dec 13
Being A Prepper: To Advertise Or Not?
By Philip. In 2012, the National Geographic Channel has partnered with Kelton Research and conducted a survey which gauged Americans’ preparedness level and mindset for the potential end of the world scenario. Out of the 1,007 men and women who answered the survey, it revealed that 85 percent of the nation is unprepared and only …
Dec 04
Fish Antibiotics In Your Medical Stockpile
By Red Beard. DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. If possible, always seek professional medical help for diagnosis, medication usage and dosages. I am merely providing general information. No matter what event thrusts you and your family into a survival situation, illness and injury will always be a hazard. Obviously, if a war were …
Nov 22
Rainwater Harvesting Basics
Rainwater Harvesting Basics and Deviations for Various Situations and Needs By Ava. Many may take the water that flows into our taps for granted, but that mindset might go any time soon. Why? Right now, humanity is facing a global water crisis. The water that many of us are using right now is dwindling at …
Nov 09
Distillation Equipment – An Essential Addition to Any Prepper’s Checklist
By: Kyle at Clawhammer Supply Why should distillation equipment be added to your prepper equipment checklist? Here are 3 excellent reasons, to name a few: distilled spirits, fuel alcohol, and antiseptic. These goods would be highly valuable during a SHTF event and can all be easily manufactured with simple, small-scale distillation equipment. As a bonus, …
Oct 06
Security System Risks During Power Outage
By Clayton You’ve done everything right when it comes to protecting your home from unwelcome guests. You had a reliable home security system installed, you put the security system yard sign out front, and you always make sure the system is engaged before leaving the house. Nonetheless, there may be some factors you haven’t considered …
Sep 18
Deluxe Camp Sink: Sanitation and Hand Washing
By Michael. It isn’t always important to have clean hands while camping. But it is very important to have clean hands while preparing food, eating, and after a bathroom break. When we are home, if we want to wash our hands, it’s easy to go to a sink and wash them. We usually have a …
Aug 14
24 Things Preppers Are Tired of Hearing
By Emily. When you first hear the word ‘prepper’ or ‘prepping’, the first thing that comes to mind is crazy, hoarder, nutjob, or those paranoid people who have a LOT of supplies of just about everything. What is a prepper? When you google prepper, a box appears defining a person who believes that an emergency …
Aug 06
10 Simple Ideas to Get Started Prepping for Disasters
By Carlee You may think it can never happen to you. But all it takes is a quick look at the news to realize chances are good that at some point in the near future you will find yourself in some sort of emergency situation. It may be as localized as a house fire or …
Jul 30
Keeping a Low Profile – Cutting dependencies and going anonymous in the age of information
By Gale. As a determined and committed prepper, part of the battle is keeping off the grid and out of the eye of the government. Granted with the way the world works these days this can be extremely difficult, but still doable to a certain extent. For example, utilizing smart phones (according to whistleblower Edward …
Jul 29
Nitro-Pak: Mountain House Review
Note from PJ: All products in this review were provided from Nitro-Pak.com, visit their website for more information on food storage solutions. I’d also like to thank frequent reader / contributor J for agreeing to review the products with his family. *************** I have been given the opportunity to review several Mountain House freeze dried …
Jul 28
Assessing Your Off-Grid Power Needs
Realistically, most of us are not ready to take the plunge of going off grid where power is concerned. We don’t know how to live without it, we use too much of it, and we don’t have any idea what is actually using how much electricity. If you are considering going off-grid temporarily or permanently …
Jun 25
Surviving any Situation – Alcohol tips and uses
By Luke. When it comes to self-reliance and being able to adapt and change to any given situation, utilizing a single item for multiple purposes will separate you from the other denizens of society. You’ll need to be able to secure your home, family, and valuable resources. One of the most valuable items when it …
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