Home defense is a concept never far from the minds of preppers. A home invasion is extremely dangerous, and while certainly not as spectacular as a major disaster or other event, you has better believe it will be disaster enough for you and your family. The stakes will be high, and your preparation and response …
When you think about it, pretty much any item in your household can be used for survival and prepping purposes. Even some the things you throw away every week can be re-purposed. Some of these items are simply nuts which is why I want to make a list and see which ones are completely useless and which ones …
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Defending yourself in a pinch may mean the difference between life and death. And when you’re not able to use proper weapons to do it, you may have to resort to improvised weapons. While some of these can be made in a pinch, others have more laborious (yet still easy-to-make) designs. If you’re looking for …
Prepping is not about showing off your gun or your bunker or your survival skills. It’s about staying alive and rule #1 is to avoid conflict altogether. In this article I’m going to show you 50 ways to keep a low profile and stay alive, because that’s what being “grey” means. To stay out of …
Whether you’ve been a prepper for some time, or if you’re just starting out, you probably know that having the right set of skills is one of the best ways to improve your chances of survival in short-term emergencies, as well as large-scale catastrophes. Whether you’re a rural prepper or you live in a crowded …
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After writing a comprehensive article on the various EDC items you may choose to carry every day, it only makes sense to expand on that topic with an article on the best EDC bag or pack. For some preppers, the things they carry in their pockets and on the belt is enough, but not for …
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When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. Donald Miller It’s interesting to analyze such a big community to look at the different personality types. Each type has their own particular beliefs, inner conflicts, OUTER conflicts and so on. I’ve always been fascinated by human behavior and today I …
Although there are numerous reasons to start prepping, many people feel it is all a waste of time. They need to see immediate benefits rather than spend a lot of time and energy prepping without actually knowing if it’s worth it. The Internet is full of confusion, exaggerations, as well as pro and con arguments. …
Paracord, also known as parachute cord, is a lightweight cord that’s indispensable to survival, camping, and hiking. If you don’t know all the amazing paracord little projects you can do, it makes little sense to stockpile it. I’m not going to bore you with its history, suffice it to say it was first used in WWII …
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When the average person heads out the door for work in the morning they typically have the following items: keys, cell phone, and wallet or purse (including cash, credit/debit cards, driver’s license, etc.) (Get our recommended list of EDC essentials here.) Depending on your line of work, you may also have your lunch or a …
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