Making a bug out bag for yourself, as an adult, seems easy. You know exactly what you need, you’re a full grown adult which means you can carry a good load and you’re not a picky eater. …ok, some adults are picky eaters. Regardless, packing a bag is easier if you’re an adult doing it […]
Homemade MRE? What’s that? That’s what I first said when I heard those words. MRE stands for ‘meal ready to eat’. We generally associate an MRE with a military meal that looks like this: These meals come with a variety of items including a main meal, a dessert, accessories, drink mixes, sides, etc. And they […]
Did you know that Americans spend about 1 hour behind the wheel and drive approximately 25 miles a day? That averages out to about six percent of our waking hours spent in a car. That may not sound like a lot, but in the grand scheme of life, that’s quite a bit of time to […]
When it comes to concealed carry options for women, there are a ton of options these days. When I first got my concealed license there was the standard IWB and OWB holsters but none of them really suited all my needs. Now-a-days, there are a ton of options for women. I think it’s fantastic that […]
This is a guest post by Bunker Bob from Bunker Basics. One of the Most Important Preparations We Can Make Many preppers have bug out bags, escape plans, and a week’s supply of food and water in storage. These are wise preparations to make, especially as the number of threats increases in parallel with the […]
One of the biggest concerns among preppers is bugging out. And one of the reasons many people think they can’t bug out is because they don’t own land. I don’t believe that you can’t evacuate just because you don’t have land. There are many reasons you may need to evacuate/bug out from your home and […]
For those that know me know that I do not subscribe to fear mongering. I talk about scenarios that I truly believe could have a negative impact on our society. Which in turn, we need to be prepared for. Have you thought about how to be prepared for a pandemic? I have, which is why […]
Recently I wrote a blog post about how to put together a bug out bag which talked about the process we should go through when creating a bug out bag. Now it’s time to talk about what all should go into the bag! No two bug out bags are ever the same. It’s a lot […]
I love making my own hygiene products! I know exactly what’s inside of it and they’re just too easy NOT to do! I’ve been making my own lotion, face scrub, soap, lip balm, face wipes, deodorant toothpaste and more for a long while now. I not only know what’s inside of each of these products, […]
Pets are often forgotten when it comes to preparing for emergencies and disasters. If pets are part of your household, then they should be part of your disaster plans and preps, as well. Here are some tips to ensure that no pet is left behind: Store food and water for pets – When we’re storing […]