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
Do you know how a spy works or what it takes to work in an intelligence agency? What a lot of people think when they are asked about spies and the intelligence community is what they’ve been shown in the media, and that’s because it is a world shrouded in … read more
When I took my first long-haul flight, I thought to myself ‘how hard can it be? I’ll just sleep’. I was wrong. Surviving long flights is not easy. Since then, I have found there are a number of things I can do to make long flights a lot less tiring … 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
Do you know how to protect yourself or a loved one if on a Friday night you are walking down the street and someone wants to attack you? While it’s a scenario we can think about, sadly, all of us have either experienced, or know someone who has been in, … read more
The question is, what are you preparing for? Whether you are new to prepping or are outright ready for the end of the world, there is nothing more important than having the basics of prepping mastered so that you can survive a job loss, car breakdowns, a financial downturn, or … read more
The definition of prepping? It is common sense on steroids. Ask 100 people what is prepping, and you are probably going to get a lot of very different answers ranging from things such as: being more off-grid, more self-reliant, being able to survive in the wild, being ready for a … read more
Anyone who enjoys the outdoors knows that there are some must-haves when it comes to basic survival gear for those difficult situations, outdoors necessities or when you are hiking through the wilderness and things take a turn for the worst. Survival expert David Canterbury, Dual Survival former host and author of A … read more
There is a common stigma out there that the preparedness and prepping culture is full of doomsday preppers who are expecting the world to suddenly end and for all of us to be plunged into some fallout-esque apocalyptic nightmare. If you’re into that stuff, there’s plenty of those topics canvassed … read more
There are a lot of things that are important to us in this world, but nothing is more important than ensuring you and your family are prepared for a disaster or emergency. A saying I have thrived on ever since I started prepping is ‘prior preparation prevents poor performance‘. And … read more
Marksmanship has its bearings from the beginning of history, from the use of a sling to the precision of arrows and right up to the humble beginnings of the musket rifle and future firearms. Over the course of time, the principles of shooting straight and hitting your target have developed as … read more
When it comes to disasters, if you are living in an affected area you are going to need to get out of that area as quickly as possible before every road is blocked with traffic and panic and desperation sets in, especially if you are living in an urban area. … read more
A recent story in the New Yorker profiled Silicon Valley billionaires, who are investing large sums of money on preparedness supplies and offshore properties where they can hunker down in case of a disaster. The article quotes the CEO of Reddit, who claims that over 50% of Silicon Valley billionaires have “apocalypse … read more
When the sh-t hits the fan, you need to stay in control But how can you control adrenaline? You might ask. Easy. It’s called tactical breathing. And you are going to learn it right now. Special forces, law enforcement, and UFC fighters use tactical breathing to keep a calm head in … read more
Situational Awareness: It’s an easy skill you can learn at home to improve your ability to identify potential threats, be more ‘present’ and be more aware of your surroundings. You might think situational awareness is something for Jason Bourne, but it is actually very easy to heighten your observation, seize … read more
Flooding is the #1 Natural Disaster in America – so you should be looking at flood walls to keep your home safe Whether you are a prepper or not, you are probably very worried about the possibility of a flood or have made plans in the case of a flood. … read more