I do everything in my power to carry my firearm on my body. However, when you’re pregnant, it’s a lot more challenging to not only carry, but to also draw. In general, I’m not against off body carry. There’s a time and a place, but it also must be done safely. In general, I’m not […]
We use information every day of our lives, sometimes it’s used to sway our opinions, and sometimes it’s used to help others. Communication rules our very lives in one way or another. In times of emergency, communication is even more vital. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, or any other urgent situation, being able […]
Since the dawn of preparedness, the question has been asked: should you invest in precious metals? I’ve always given precious metals a hard time because you can’t eat it, so why bother? However, if you look back at history, precious metals have been used in someway or another and have been sought after by just […]
Preparedness kits can help us be ready for just about anything, as well as keep us as organized as possible. Making your own kits is encouraged, but there’s nothing wrong with buying kits, either. I’ll explain how to make these kits yourself, and give you options to purchase a kit if you so choose. You […]
I created this fun preparedness scavenger hunt to get the whole family involved and active in prepping. As adults, this is a fun exercise to see what we have, where we have it and if we need to actually do some inventorying. Also, to generally see our gear and maybe take it out and practice […]
Looking for some gear ideas? Take a look at the list below to see what type of gear you might want to add to your prepping collection. Download this list in PDF form by scrolling down to the end of the list. Use this list as a guide. Some of these things you may not […]
I’ve made posts about how to put together a bug out bag and how to make a bag for others, I also wrote a guest post about how to make a bug out bag for kids, but I realized I had never made a post about how to make a get home bag. What is […]
The types of clothing that you wear is essentially your first line of shelter. Long before you ever make shelter, what you have on you is what will protect you from the elements. The exact type of clothing and gear you choose will be wildly dependent on your area and personal preference. I would recommend […]
Here are some of the best preparedness books to help you build your prepper library. You may see some familiar ones here, but what I really wanted to do with this list is to get people familiar with different books outside of just ‘SAS Survival Guide’. When it comes to building your prepper library, look […]
Solar can be a great asset for emergency preparedness. It’s great for hiking, camping and especially for at home use. If you’ve been thinking about adding some solar to your emergency preparedness supplies, then this list is for you! Use the power of the sun to keep your devices, batteries and even some lighting charged […]