Survival 101: What Will Kill You First?

Survival 101: What Will Kill You First?

Jun 25th, 2015No Comments

The fundamental priorities of survival are quite simple, and whether you’re interest lies in disaster preparedness, prepping, or wilderness survival, the basics are the same

First Steps to Prepping: Prepping 101

First Steps to Prepping: Prepping 101

May 27th, 2015No Comments

Here are twelve simple things you can do to get started prepping and to improve your family’s emergency readiness

Seven Emergency Kit Essentials

Seven Emergency Kit Essentials

Jun 27th, 20121 Comment

Taking the time to think about the five or ten most important items in your emergency kit is an instructive exercise. These seven items are a powerful starting point for your emergency kit and are equally useful in the wilderness or an emergency shelter

Water Storage Project

Water Storage Project

Jun 1st, 20121 Comment

Water storage is an important first step for preppers, especially in the desert.  The big question is how to store enough water for a family. [&hellip

He Came Out of Nowhere…

He Came Out of Nowhere…

May 25th, 20121 Comment

I had an interesting conversation recently with the victim of an armed robbery.  She was at a self service car wash when a criminal appeared [&hellip

Self Reliance Assessment

Self Reliance Assessment

May 23rd, 2012No Comments

Self reliance is more than shoving a couple of cases of MREs under the bed.  Sometimes it’s nice to get a measure of where you [&hellip

Self Reliance Mindset

Self Reliance Mindset

May 21st, 2012No Comments

Your mind is the most important tool in your self reliance tool box.  No matter how much gear you buy or food you store, no [&hellip

Food Storage: MREs, Freeze Dried or Real Food?

Food Storage: MREs, Freeze Dried or Real Food?

May 14th, 20122 Comments

Once you answer the question “Should I store food for emergencies?”, the next challenge is, “What kind of food should I store?”.  In a perfect world, [&hellip

What is Self Reliance?

What is Self Reliance?

May 10th, 20121 Comment

Defining self reliance is tricky.  It’s a bit like defining love or success.  They mean different things to each of us. Self reliance is best [&hellip

Emergency Water Storage Basics

Emergency Water Storage Basics

May 9th, 2012No Comments

You’ve completed your emergency plan, you’ve figured out your budget, and you’re ready to get started prepping.  What do you do first?  Buy food?  Get [&hellip

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