Posts by Brian Duff
25 Best Bug Out Bag Food Items for Survival & Emergencies
When you’re loading up your backpack, you want to be sure that you fill it with the items that give you the best chance for survival, including the best bug-out bag foods. After all, you might one day be staking your life on the contents of your bag. Many people who have done a trial…
Read More7 Best Survival Bows for Hunting & Self-Defense (2023)
There are many different options on the market for survival bows. So, which one is the best? This article will look at some of the most popular bows and see how they stack up against each other. We’ll also discuss what factors you should consider when purchasing a survival bow and provide some tips for…
Read MoreCOVID Situational Awareness (What to Expect)
We’re heading into another round of COVID-Palooza. This time, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is carrying us forward into some trying times. With that, in this episode, I break down my perspective on where we’re headed over the next couple of months. This episode focuses on increasing awareness of what may be coming to be…
Read MoreSHTF Gear: The Essential Gear to Survive SHTF (2023)
The reality is, we’re probably going to discover we’re not as prepared as we thought when SHTF (Shit Hits the Fan). That’s why it’s never a bad thing to have a Bug Out Bag (BOB) full of your SHTF survival gear ready. But what are the essential items you need for SHTF situations? We’ve got…
Read MoreTeaching Situational Awareness to Kids
How do you teach situational awareness to kids who live blissfully unaware lives? Several different educational methods work. From educating children about the meaning of colors and shapes to instructing them how to identify objects in their environment, educating about situational awareness is not difficult. In this blog post, we will discuss some methods to…
Read More119: Prepping Basics with George Taylor
Are you interested in preparedness but unsure where to start? In this article and episode, we’ll go over the prepping basics that are essential. It’s easy to get overwhelmed if you start out planning for epic long-term disasters reminiscent of the Mad Max movies, but the reality is, it doesn’t need to be like that.…
Read More11 Best Survival Axes and Hatchets (2023)
When things go sideways, and you’re out in the middle of nowhere, you’ll need a dependable survival axe to ensure you come out on the winning end. If you find yourself in a sticky situation, you will want to have a high-quality survival tool that will not let you down when you need it most.…
Read More118: Afghanistan Evacuations Update & Prepping Your Own Food and Water
In this episode, my good friend and retired Special Forces officer Ed Clark updates us on the evacuation of American citizens from Afghanistan. Ed is part of the tireless team at AFGFree.org, working to save the lives of our fellow citizens abandoned in Afghanistan. In addition to discussing the latest on the Afghan evacuation crisis,…
Read More117: What is Preparedness?
What is preparedness? What are the goals of preparedness? How does preparedness apply to individuals, families, and communities? What’s a disaster? These are all crucial questions, which I will answer using my perspective and the Mind4Suvrival philosophy. How Do You Define Preparedness? I’ve done a deep dive into the definition of preparedness, and here’s my…
Read More21+ Best Survival Podcasts (2023 Rankings & Reviews)
Survival podcasts are an enjoyable way to stay informed about the latest survival information. The best survival podcasts provide excellent information on topics such as current events, mindset, survival skills, wilderness survival, urban survival, survival gear, etc. Survival and preparedness podcasts can be listened to anywhere and at any time. I prefer to listen to…
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