One of the first lessons in Emergency Preparedness 101 is that disaster strikes anytime, anywhere. Your home may be well-stocked with supplies and locked-down better than Fort Knox, but what happens if a disaster strikes when you’re away from home? With all the time we spend at work, school, or … read more
According to 2016 data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average U.S. residential customer lives with nearly 198 minutes of electric outages every year. Of course, that’s child’s play compared with the potential for extended outages during a grid-down scenario, where it can take months to fully restore power … read more
If you are looking for a proven, high-quality NBC/CBRN gas mask, the SGE 400/3 BB Full-Face CBRN Gas Mask should be in your top list of considerations to buy. This gas mask is a high-quality CBRN gas mask that is used by military, law enforcement and survivalists around the world. Its … read more
We have spent a lot of time outdoors and at home testing and researching tactical knives to find the best qualities you need to keep an eye out for when choosing a tactical knife. On the outset, if you do want a great performing tactical knife that delivers a top-of-the-line … read more
No matter what you do in life, if you are someone that likes the functionality of well-made military gear, then there is no going past military backpacks. They are quality in design, and downright useful with their separate compartments and practical innovations. For me, I enjoy the sturdiness military backpacks … read more
Parachute cord, or paracord as it is more formally known, is the interweaving stitch of durability, innovation and multiple usages, all in one bundle. There is no need for me to convince you of the practicality behind paracord. It is relentless in how it can be used. Even astronauts in … read more
Evil lurks around us at all times. It is hard to know when you need to carry a self-defense item and when not to carry a weapon because an attacker can strike at any time. So what about the items you use everyday? We take a look at the 9 … read more
They’re affordable, dangerous, ridiculously accurate, and they are the perfect survival weapon for hunting and security. What are we talking about here? The good old air rifle. Whether it be a backup addition to your plans for security, for when you bug out, whether you need to cache a backup … read more
So you are in the market for a rifle scope? Whether you are a hunter, target shooter, survivalist or a weekend range regular, buying a rifle scope can often be a dangerous venture if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for. When I first bought my rifle scope, … read more
During the great depression when the dollar collapsed, basic items became currency. Any trip to the market would be better accompanied with items such as tobacco, or alcohol to be used as barter and trade items, rather than a pocket full of dollars purely because of the fact that they were … read more
A gas mask that has been used, and still is used, in active NBC situations If you are looking for a budget gas mask that is proven to keep users safe in hazardous attacks, a very basic NBC gas mask is the 4A1 Gas Mask, also known as the Israeli Gas Mask. While … read more
A flashlight might not seem like much at first, considering they are a household item that gets used in blackouts, at night, or to look into dark places. But as an everyday carry tool, tactical flashlights have more uses than you expect, and when you don’t have one with you … read more
There is no doubt a bug out bag is a crucial part of being prepared. I have been getting a lot of questions lately around the topic of bug out bags and for good reason, they are a must-have step of preparedness for every household. And we have seen how … read more
For a lot of us, we are heavily dependant on systems in place to be sure that we have our food in stores, clean tap water, grid power and other conveniences that we’ve come to take granted in our everyday lives. But what happens when we lose those things, say … read more
Preparedness is the foundation of any prepper and is the essential component of any good survival plan. When it comes to being prepared for a chemical attack, nothing is more important than knowing what it is, its types, its effects, and what you should do in the case of a … read more
We’ve all heard the term “beans, Band-Aids, and bullets” as the basics you should have in your prepper supplies. These focus on food (and water), first aid, and security, which are all top priorities for preppers. While those are definitely important, there are other items you might not have thought … read more