Invest in Yourself

Invest in Yourself

The cheapest investment in your survival or preparedness plan is you. Work on improving your health, your knowledge base, and networking. None of these things cost you money, and they can all be done with an investment of time. No amount of gear or supplies will benefit you if you can’t carry it, use it,…

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ATN PS31: Best Experienced Owner’s Review! (2023)

ATN PS31-3 Night Visions Device

Buying any quality Night Vision Device (NVD) can be nerve-wracking. After all, not everyone has an extra $7000 lying around to purchase a quality piece of kit such as the ATN PS31s. So, in this review, I will do my best to relay my experience with the set of ATN PS31-3s (the “-3” denotes third-generation…

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Prepping with Pumpkins

Kids in a pumpkin patch

Pumpkins. They’re the symbol of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all things fall-related. And even in my cold, dry part of the country, they’re all over the place because they’re fairly easy to grow. DIY Pumpkin Puree Oftentimes, people grab canned pumpkin from the store because they’re not sure how to turn their cute fall decoration into…

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Grayl GeoPress Review: Why It Is a Must-Have! (2023)

Grayl GeoPress Review

When you’re someone like me who believes in self-reliance, it’s vital to be prepared for anything. One of the most crucial aspects of self-reliance is access to clean drinking water. That’s where the Grayl GeoPress comes in—and I’m happy to report that I finally bit the bullet and picked one up for myself. This Grayl…

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Preparedness (The True Meaning of Preparedness)

Woman with arms spread wide in forest greeting the day

In a world marked by uncertainty and unforeseen challenges, the concept of preparedness often conjures images of stockpiled goods and doomsday preppers. However, true preparedness is a multifaceted and evolving journey that goes well beyond these stereotypes. It’s about more than just survival; it’s about living our best possible lives, regardless of the circumstances we…

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Prepper Camp 2023: The Recap!

A review of Prepper Camp 2023 in Saluda, NC

After listening to Brian’s Mind4Survival podcast episode with Rick Austin, the founder of Prepper Camp, I just knew I had to go and experience it for myself. I had heard about it here and there over the years, but I had no idea of the scope of the event until I heard them discussing it…

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Camping with Kids: A Playground for Survival Skills

There are tons of survival skills children can learn while camping

Camping isn’t just a fun outdoor activity for the whole family. It’s a classroom for teaching kids invaluable wilderness survival skills. It provides young adventurers with hands-on experience that prepares them for self-reliance and resilience. There are so many skills kids can learn while camping that can become life-saving knowledge in the future. Tactical Wilderness…

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Reducing Food Waste

How to reduce your food waste

Did you know that September 29 is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste? In the U.S., nearly 40% of the food produced is wasted! This is a far cry from the “Waste not, want not” mentality of our forefathers, and as many of us talk about wanting to return to founding…

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Freeze-Drying Pros and Cons (From an Owner!)

Freeze Dryer Pros & Cons

I bought my freeze dryer in 2017. At that time, I felt an urgency to prep and to get my food preps up to a certain level. I had a lot of canned food stored, but when I considered what I wanted to make with it, I had a lot of holes in the ingredients.…

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Sleeping Under The Stars: Sheltering Without a Tent

Sleeping under the stars - Sheltering without a tent

There are lots of reasons we could find ourselves sleeping under the stars. I have spent many nights under the stars for work and recreation, but we could easily find ourselves in a survival or emergency situation without proper shelter. Weather and location dependent, this might be an easy task or some of the hardest…

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