Hurricane Harvey is a fresh reminder of how important prepping is. Physical prepping, such as stockpiling supplies and securing your home, is one part of it. However, it’s equally crucial to mentally prep. You have to be in a sound and focused state of mind when facing any type of disaster, whether that be a…
Navigate Safely By Using The North Star
When we’re in the wilderness, we occasionally run into obstacles. Those obstacles might involve wildlife or a health issue. In other situations, we might become lost and disoriented. With the sun going down, it can be a frightening scenario. If you rely on technology as many people do these days, you may suddenly realize that…
This Compact Survival Item Is A Favorite Among Many
There are many things to think about when it comes to survival. Water, shelter, food and of course protection. Many tend to focus on the first three, which is a good thing but when it comes to the fourth, there’s a large population of the United States that lacks in that area. Many feel that…
These 4 Handy Knots Will Build an Emergency Survival Shelter
There will always be a constant debate over which survival skills are most important. Some will say the ability to build a fire or procure food is the most critical, while others would argue that you should know how to build a proper shelter or filter clean water before learning anything else. It’s often said…
Trump Lifting Military Gear Ban For Local Officers
What some are calling a controversial move by the Trump administration others are calling a life-saving decision for the men and women who serve as police officers protecting the streets of our nation. In 2015 then President Barack Obama issued an executive order that halted the transfer of surplus gear from our nations’ military to any…
Why The UN Thinks The US is Headed Towards Another Civil Conflict
Across the globe, we find countries of different sizes with different types of individuals and different standards of living. While some nations have a more homogenized population, others are a melting pot of diversity. We can all agree that the U.S. is one of those melting pot nations and that the diversity is what has…
Why Artificial Intelligence Could Alter Our Society & How We Can Prep For It
As a species, humans are quick to gravitate toward the latest advancements in technology. The second a new phone, car or other intriguing item becomes accessible, we flock to it. Even self-driving cars are becoming a viable option! There are numerous technologies available today that people couldn’t imagine were possible decades ago. Another is artificial…
Eating For Survival: Here are 9 Bugs That Are Fit For Consumption
The one thing that worries me about any sort of survival situation is being stuck in that moment where there is no other food to consume outside of insects. I am not a fan of bugs nor do I ever have the desire to see what they would taste like. I am aware that in…
How To Tell If Someone is Carrying a Concealed Weapon
If the worst were to happen and we’re faced with the aftermath of a SHTF event, we may find ourselves having unwanted interactions with other people. On an ordinary day, this wouldn’t be an issue. However, after a crisis, people tend to react irrationally and unpredictably. They’re more likely to carry a weapon and unfortunately,…
