I have a couple of the B.O.S.S. kits and they are quite well thought out. For everything that’s inside these kits, you can’t put these together yourself for the same amount of money. These kits are meant to help you in every sense of the word. This fire starting kit is one of the best […]
The mylar survival blanket is poo-pooed by many people in the outdoors industry because they think it just doesn’t work. On the contrary, the way that the survival blanket works is by reflecting your own heat back at you to keep you comfortable. Not warm, not super toasty, but comfortable and most importantly: ALIVE! Whether […]
Recently, my friend Prepper Potpourri posted a video about the importance of maps for preparedness. I absolutely agree with this. We rely on technology so much to map us from this place to the other, that we forget what it’s like to navigate ourselves around using a good ol’ fashioned map. We need to be […]
There’s no reason you can’t get prepared on a budget. The below items are to give you an idea of how far your money can go for quality, budget items. I’ve used every single one of these items. I will NEVER recommend something that I have never used and/or don’t personally own. While skills and […]
There are many ways to have emergency water around and one of the easiest ways is through your bathtub. With the AquaPodKit you put the liner in the bathtub, easily hook it up to your faucet and turn the water on. The water fills the bladder and you now have useable water during an emergency! […]
Fitness is an incredibly important part of preparedness that is rarely talked about. And if it is talked about, it’s from people who are doing 20 mile runs every morning and spending 10 hours at the gym every night. It’s a bit intimidating and unrealistic for most people. The fact is, getting into shape really […]
I normally try not to be so dramatic with my post titles, but so many people think that during an emergency or disaster that they’ll just be rescued by someone else; fire, police, CERT, military, random person, etc. Lots of people are ‘rescued’ or ‘saved’ during an emergency or disaster, but it usually takes quite […]
I don’t work nor have I ever worked in the medical field. However, as a civilian, I know the basic supplies that I need for me and my family. The type of supplies that we use often and the supplies that we need for ‘just in case’. I’ve put together many first aid kits and […]
The whole point of being prepared is to know that you have the ability to take care of yourself and your family when something unexpected happens. It’s not all about the end of the world and “doomsday”; it’s about knowing that you’re able to handle whatever comes your way. Here are some practical tips to […]
If you have children and you have guns, you’re going to want to teach them about firearm safety. With Toys, Tools, Guns and Rules by Julie Golob, this is a great way to introduce your kids to the differences between toys, tools and guns and how to properly treat each object. Of course, this book […]