Although it’s a very popular hobby, hiking and backpacking can actually be a pretty dangerous game. You’re putting yourself at risk going out there into the wild and potentially encountering things like dangerous animals and rocky terrains. If you’re careful about it when you’re starting out though, you […]
I live in an area where long snowy winters encroach on all the other seasons of the year so finding ways to stay warm is a constant challenge, especially in a power outage. Heat sources aren’t cheap which leads to creative alternatives like blankets. Blankets not only provide […]
Most Americans have the luxury of living in relative peace and comfort — 21st-century life is not without its benefits. However, people are increasingly seeking to reconnect with nature and take control over their lives by choosing off the grid living. For some, this can have a psychological […]
I live for the water. Chasing the next biggest fish. That perfect day on the ocean. The buzz that comes from coming face to face with true underwater giants. I’ve been hooked on spearfishing since I was 15, and have spent every spare weekend in my wetsuit, finding […]
Faraday bags are designed to block radio wave transmissions and act as an insulator to shield against electronic currents, digital tracking, and hacking. They are used as a precaution against an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from a bomb or astrological event. However, not all Faraday cages and bags are created […]
Do you have a way to charge your Ham radio in the event of a power outage? It’s common for preppers to have a small handheld Ham as part of their emergency supplies. I own two Baofeng UV5RA. They have so many uses and are a great resource […]
There are many survival uses for a flashlight. Walking in a dark alley, a lonely street, a forested area, or a dark parking lot can bring chills down your spine. This is because you don’t know what is lurking in the dark. If you have ever been in […]
There are many items that have multiple purposes if we take a moment to get creative and think outside the box. Have you ever heard the term, “necessity breeds creativity”? When you’re in a bind and you have to figure something out with the items at your disposal, […]
To many people, food storage is having 20 cans of Pork N Beans in the pantry or Military Meal Packs (aka MREs). These are great options for short-term food storage but both items have a shelf-life of up to 5 years. They may still be eatable after 5 […]
Have you ever thought about how you could improve your chances of surviving a chemical weapons attack? Chemical attacks have become all too common recently, with the chemical attack strikes in Syria by the Assad regime, the inherent risks of chemical weapons attacks and exposures have become magnified […]