When it comes to civilian radio usage, there is a lot of debate over whether it’s better for beginners to jump in with Ham or CB. Both are extremely popular, and both have been around for a long time now, but are there really any practical differences between the two if you just want to […]
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It sounds quaint, even a little romantic, but believe it or not, getting stranded on a deserted island has been a fairly common occurrence for unlucky people throughout the ages. Whether it’s a shipwreck or plane crash and survivors washing up on islands in parts unknown, or merchant and exploratory vessels going terribly off course
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So much of wilderness survival in prepping circles revolves around sustainment, and with good reason. Ensuring that you have access to clean drinking water, adequate food for energy, and suitable shelter for staving off exposure is paramount to survival. But as awful as it is to consider, your biggest threat while in the wilderness might
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A big part of being prepared is having the right gear on hand. Being equipped for trouble will go a long way toward keeping you alive. But survival gear can be expensive, and, if I’m being honest, it’s a mental crutch for most people. Having the gear doesn’t mean you’ve got the skills, and running
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Preppers always have something to do, something to study, practice, or improve. Time is short, and the world isn’t getting any safer. It’s easy to get sucked into a high-impact, fully committed lifestyle, but that’s only going to burn you out mentally and emotionally. Smart preppers know that R&R is just as important as getting
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So much of prepping is just being prepared for tough times. Having the right gear and supplies on hand can make all the difference when things go bad. If you’re just getting started as a prepper, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed: there’s so much to assess, gather, and buy! When it feels like the walls
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There’s an old saying that I first learned from my great-grandpa: “meat on the hoof won’t spoil.” This means that the meat we eat won’t go bad as long as the animal it comes from is still alive and well. So many preppers focus on stockpiling preserved or processed food in their pantry or storeroom.
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Whether you’re getting ready for a nuclear exchange between superpowers or just some destructive high-wind events, there’s hardly anything more comfortable, or reliable, under those circumstances, than your very own underground bunker. But as most preppers know by now, most underground bunkers that we see advertised are solely the province of the very wealthy: Costing
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If I had to pick just one thing that most people in modern life absolutely take for granted day in and day out, it would have to be hot water. Getting water out of every tap, all around you, and on demand is one thing, but hot water? It’s really heavenly when you think about
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For many preppers, living off-grid is simultaneously a dream and something of a top-tier prep. The idea of removing yourself from the trappings of dependency on society is intoxicating, and by making yourself and your family radically self-sufficient, you can be better prepared for whatever disasters and crises might come your way. For those of
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