When it comes to self-defense, most people’s minds immediately go to martial arts, knives and guns when thinking about options. That’s a good reason, and that will definitely cover the force continuum. But, to seasoned students and practitioners, the shortcoming is obvious; there is no ranged less-lethal option. But this is where tasers and pepper …
There are lots of things to be aware of when it comes to fire safety. Most preppers know to take great care when storing liquid fuels and when cooking in the kitchen. But sometimes it’s the things you least expect that could turn out to be really dangerous when it comes to fire hazard. How …
For anyone who grew up during the Cold War, or even had parents growing up during the Cold War, the specter of a nuclear holocaust was entirely too real. And sadly, today the shadow of nuclear war is again stretching ever longer across the globe as superpowers are at each other’s throats. Accordingly, fallout shelters …
Whether you live in the city or on a homestead, you already know how important it is to be ready for unforeseen circumstances. That means stashing supplies food, and more, all in abundance. But what you might not have expected is that all of those stored supplies might make you even more vulnerable to accidental …
There are many kinds of blood-sucking parasites on earth, but there are hardly any that are more pervasive and persistent than fleas. Flea infestations, once they get established, or something you can never seem to get rid of and if you’re dealing with fleas in your own home they can make it virtually impossible to …
Stockpiling the right supplies and goods means you’ll be ready for a rainy day. Unfortunately, hoarding certain supplies, like liquid fuels, can dramatically increase the fire hazard risk around your property, and make any resulting fire exponentially worse. For this reason, we must strive to understand the fire hazard posed by anything we keep on …
Tarps are one of those underrated resources that you don’t miss until you need one and you don’t have one. Or until you don’t have a good one! From protecting your firewood from moisture to sheltering vehicles and other equipment from exposure to the elements, tarps are what you need. They can even serve as …
So much of hunting is simply being still and patient. But being out in the elements, especially early in the morning, and keeping still will let a terrible chill overtake you. Most hunters, and especially tree stand hunters, know that cold feet are just part and parcel of hunting. But with time the pain can …
For some of us, living deep in the woods for years on end is a dream. For some, it is the ideal lifestyle of peace and quiet; for others, it’s the only sane response to a world that has gone mad and increasingly dangerous. But, uprooting your life and detaching from society to go live …
Accidental fires are one of the most unpredictable, unforgiving and destructive disasters that can happen to a person. In moments, a small fire can turn into a raging inferno that will consume your whole house and everything in it. This can be a near-total material loss; all of your belongings and supplies, gone up in …
