What Does the Russian Mobilization Foreshadow?
For the most part, modern Western military theory is primarily based on Karl von Clausewitz’s War, Politics, and Power. This is one of the seminal works that anybody going through West Point or some other military college will have to have a handle on before they graduate from college and move on to being a…
Read More10 Best Thrift Store Finds for Living a Self-Reliant Life (2023)
Thrift store finds are always a welcome surprise. Thrift store finds can be a lifesaver for self-reliant-minded people on a quest to stock the cupboards, shelves, and foot lockers of their homes, bunkers, and caches! Thrift store shopping provides everyone with the ability to maximize the value in both their day-to-day life and their preparedness…
Read MoreWhat Would a Dam Failure Look Like?
It took a massive effort unlike anything like it before, but by 1935, the Hoover Dam had been completed. Just a few days after the dam was given its grand opening ceremony, one of its chief purposes began as well: it began to generate electricity. For those who have stood atop the megalith that is…
Read MoreGrid Down Fire Safety Considerations
It all started with a single flame. But by the time it was all said and done, Chicago was a layer of ash. From October 8 till October 10, 1871, Chicago was on fire. When the last flames were finally extinguished, 300 died, and over $200 million in damage occurred. You may wonder how this…
Read MoreTop 10 Confucius Quotes For Preppers
Confucius was a Chinese politician and philosopher who lived in the 6th century BC. Also known as Kong Qiu, or Master Kong, his legacy is a collection of wise phrases and proverbs that are still relevant and offer strong moral guidance in our age. Many of his quotes apply to preparedness, and we’re going to…
Read More21+ Best Winter Safety Tips For Cold Weather Survival
Winter is a beautiful time of year, but it can also be deadly if you’re not prepared. Every year, hundreds of people die from hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related injuries. Don’t let yourself be one of them! Follow these 21+ best winter safety tips, and you’ll be able to enjoy the cold weather without putting…
Read MoreWhat Are the Fire-Starting Tools Preppers Forget About?
Let’s be honest. Being able to consistently start a fire in a minimal amount of time is likely to be the most challenging bushcraft skill a prepper has to master. If you’ve ever experimented with various methods of making fire, you know this to be true. It always seems as if the wood is too…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Violent Future
I don’t like to make predictions, but I have gone out on a limb a few times. One forecast I was never scared to make is the economy getting significantly worse across the board and even collapsing in certain regions. The second is the consequence of that, or the explosion in social unrest. It’s time…
Read MoreButterfly Bandage: The What and How of Butterfly Stitches
We all get cuts from time to time, and while not all cuts require sutures, some wounds require more than a band-aid, and that’s where butterfly stitches play a role. Butterly bandages are a type of adhesive bandage that is used to close and secure lacerations. They are less invasive than traditional stitches and provide…
Read MoreSHTF Uses for Lemon Juice
The more you know, the less you need. This particular adage is of great importance to the prepper as it can keep you from turning your home or bug-out bag into an environment worthy of the show Hoarders. If you know how to squeeze the maximum usefulness out of everything around you, you’ll have boosted…
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