Prepping for Aging: How to Maintain Your Health

Prepping for aging: how to maintain your health

The recent passing of a family member due to complications from a common household accident had me reflecting even deeper on the subject. According to the statistics, these occurrences are responsible for many incapacitations and deaths, particularly of elders. “About 16 out of 100 people were injured, and about 1 out of 1,890 died from…

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Harvest Right Freeze Dryer: A Preparedness Must-Have!

Two Harvest Right Freeze Dryers.

Hey there, fellow self-reliant folks and preparedness-minded people! Today, I want to talk to you about an essential tool that has completely changed the game regarding food preservation: the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Trust me—once you get your hands on one of these bad boys, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it! About Harvest…

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Water Storage: It’s Not Just for TEOTWAWKI

Water Storage: It's Not Just for TEOTWAWKI

When people think about stockpiling water for SHTF situations, they might envision a dramatic event like an enemy attack or major societal breakdown. And while these are real possibilities, we’re far more likely to encounter mundane household mini-disasters. When we do, we find our preps come in handy for these, too.  A Little Background When…

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Stun Gun vs Taser: Shocking Facts Revealed!

The differences between stun guns and tasers

Hey there, my fellow personally responsible, self-reliant people! Today, we’re diving into the electrifying world of personal defense with a focus on discussing the differences and similarities between stun guns and Tasers. And yes, while the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are some differences you should know about your self-defense options. As someone…

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Is a Home Freeze Dryer Worth the Investment?

Is a home freeze dryer worth the investment?

Hey there, fellow preppers! If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time thinking about how to be ready for anything life throws your way. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, or just a temporary shortage at the grocery store, having a well-stocked emergency pantry can bring something that many of us…

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The Best and Worst Home Defense Firearms

What is the best firearm for home defense?

You know how in the movies, a few would-be burglars break into the protagonist’s house, only for him to turn into John Rambo, pull out his assault rifle, and take them out without breaking a sweat? That won’t happen in real life. Not only because close-quarters combat is much more complex than it seems but…

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Will Gas Generators Be Banned? Here’s What To Know

Future sales of gas generators may be banned in certain areas

A few months ago, we wrote about the coming ban on gas stoves. After voter uproar, a bill was passed in June prohibiting the federal government from banning gas stoves. However, cities and states can still restrict them through a combination of bans and code requirements that will effectively end their usage. Despite the controversy surrounding…

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Techniques For A Safer Commute

Techniques for a safer commute

As Americans, we spend an average of an hour a day commuting in our cars. Where I live and work, people can spend as much as 3 hours on the road one way to get into DC, depending on the time of day and traffic. Now add taking kids to school and activities, running errands,…

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How to Prepare For a Major Storm (And What To Do If You Haven’t)

An ominous storm with lighting and dark skies.

A massive storm just ravaged my county and destroyed almost everything in its wake. With winds reaching speeds of 120 MPH, it ripped trees and concrete electrical poles out of the ground, swinging them around like Play-Doh. Entire roofs were found hundreds of yards from their houses. My house wasn’t too damaged, but with four…

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Survival Training: How to Choose a Great Instructor

How to choose the best survival instructor

In my previous article, I talked about some specific instances that were red flags to me related to firearms instructors. I had several people reach out to me and ask, “How do I choose an instructor?”. In this article, I’ll discuss some specific attributes that I would look for in an instructor, whether it be…

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