My Diagnostic Medical Kit (A Paramedic’s Personal Gear)
As an experienced remote paramedic, I’ve assembled what I feel is a well-rounded, very effective kit of diagnostic medical gear. This is gear that, when assembled, helps turn basic first-aid kits into aid bags of life-saving medical supplies. This article is based on my first-hand experience, which over the years, helped me to create a…
Read MoreMental Fortitude: 7 Steps to Develop Mental Toughness
Mental fortitude is a necessary part of life for anyone intent on facing and successfully overcoming adversity. Mental toughness allows us to rise to the occasion when doing so is difficult, dangerous, or overwhelming. Likewise, our level of mental fortitude determines if we crack under pressure when the chips are down. Therefore it’s crucial to…
Read MorePoor Richard’s Almanac: 200+ Years of Great Info
Few people have influenced the course of American history as Benjamin Franklin. Aside from his numerous liberty-related achievements and ingenious inventions, Franklin was also a prolific author, with his most well-known work arguably being Poor Richard’s Almanac. On December 19, 1732, Poor Richard’s Almanac was released to the American colonists, completely revolutionizing the world of…
Read MoreBenchmade Infidel 3300: Best Review & Guide (2023)
The Benchmade Infidel 3300 is a push-button, out-the-front (OTF), automatic-opening and closing (double action), double-edged knife. This fully automatic knife has a cool factor of 10, with the heft and grip that I associate with solid, well-built Benchmade knives. If you’re in the market for a Benchmade Infidel, this review is for you! Disclaimer: This article…
Read MoreBugging Out on Foot in Winter
Greetings, Readers! Rest assured: this piece isn’t a variation of Robert Frost’s poem, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Or is it? Prose or poetry is where you find it, and (as Shakespeare said) “the play’s the thing.” When it comes to “bugging out,” you want neither comedy nor tragedy when the curtain rises…
Read MoreHow to Shop for Non-Preppers
Christmas is sneaking up on us, and while we’ve already talked gifts for preppers, what about those non-preppers in your life? How can you nudge them into preparedness? This is the year to think about functionality. Many of us need to be frugal right now, and we are likely surrounded by others that need to…
Read MoreCompounding Problems of the Recession
I keep looking at the statistics the United States is witnessing on inflation at the moment, and the compounding problems of a recession are both alarming and depressing. As we sink further into what I believe are just the beginning thralls of this, I can’t help but wonder what one can do to save money…
Read More7 Awesome Prepper Gifts for Christmas
Are you looking for some awesome prepper gifts for someone special in your life? How about a list of possible gifts to give to someone who is shopping for you? Do you want something other than a junky pre-made survival kit or bland emergency food supplies? If so, these gift ideas may be just what…
Read MoreSKYWARN Day is Here!
They watch the skies 24/7, ensuring nothing is out of the ordinary. You may not have ever heard about them, but they are out there keeping eyes on the clouds and the rivers. These are the SKYWARN spotters, a series of American citizens scattered across the nation who use their radios, interests, and time to…
Read MoreWhat is Stealth Camping and Why It’s Awesome for Preppers
Recently we looked at some training ideas to improve home preparedness. However, when your home is set and it’s time to move outdoors, stealth camping can be a challenging and fun way to improve fitness and boost tactical and self-reliance skills. Camping can take different styles and forms. Stealth camping, also called tactical camping, is…
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