Evacuation List Items You May Overlook
As preppers, most of us have bug-out bags packed and ready for emergency situations. Sometimes with an evacuation notice, though, you may have a small window of additional time to pack some more belongings. If you were told you had 30 minutes to leave your home, would you know what to grab? Think About It…
Read MoreSurvival Packs: Core Items & Considerations
What kind of things do you carry in your pack when traveling? When commuting? Or just out for the day? Do you have a core list of items or types of items you always have in your pack? This would be in conjunction with your everyday carry (EDC) items. Some might be in addition to…
Read MorePreppa Pig: Raising Pork As A Prep
“Chickens are the gateway drug to livestock” is a common joke among hobby farmers, and it was very true in my case. If chickens have gotten you hooked on raising your own meat and you’re looking to knock things up a notch, consider raising pigs. They’re fun animals that don’t take up a huge amount…
Read MoreSHTF Tasks for All Ages and Abilities
When we think about our SHTF survival communities, we tend to picture ourselves surrounded by strong, skilled family, friends, and neighbors working full tilt to keep the unit going. The reality is, however, that many of us will have people in our groups who are quite young, elderly, or physically disadvantaged. Heck, many of us…
Read MorePre-Season Garden Preps
We’re past the equinox, which means spring is officially here! And for some of us, this signals the beginning of the growing season. For those of us in zones 5 and above, it’s not quite time to put plants in the ground yet. But there are still plenty of tasks to prep your garden for…
Read MoreThe P.A.C.E. Plan
What is a P.A.C.E. plan? The P.A.C.E. Plan is a methodology originally developed for building a communications plan for an operation or task. It determines both the means of communication and the order in which they are to be used for all parties to be able to make contact. P.A.C.E. stands for Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency. Although originally…
Read MoreSHTF Sanitation: Staying Sterile While in Peril
When life expectancy increased dramatically during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, there were still no antibiotics. The increase in life expectancy was driven by the improvement in sanitation. People began to understand the importance of cleanliness. We take cleaning for granted now because we have so many gadgets that do most of the…
Read MoreHow to Manage Stress and Anxiety in Preparedness
Managing stress and anxiety is an important preparedness topic that is often overlooked. It’s ignored because preparing for future struggles is often rooted in worry about future events. And, that worry causes us to place our preparedness ahead of all else. However, that’s not to say that preparedness is not an excellent course of action…
Read MoreUCO Candle Lantern Review & Guide (2023)
The UCO Candle Lantern is an excellent product for every outdoor enthusiast. Whether you’re a weekend camper, or a prepper looking for an alternate, grid-down light source, the UCO Candle Lantern may be the reliable piece of gear you need. Its unique design, durable build, and long-lasting candle make it a great consideration for your…
Read MoreThings I Learned Traveling Abroad With My Family
I have been lucky to be able to travel abroad, both for work and on vacation with my family. The trips I have taken with the family are very different from the work trips, though, because of the travel companions. During work trips, we are usually in the company of foreign government members, and the…
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