In a previous article I discussed the term “everyday carry” (EDC) – which refers to the set of items you keep with you at all times (keys, tools, emergency supplies, firearms, etc.). Your EDC will of course change depending on the circumstance. For example, are you going hiking or are you ...

You never know what you’ll have on hand during an emergency. More often than not, you’ll have to get creative. This creative discovery – using dryer lint and petroleum jelly – will make starting your average campfire so much easier. That jar of petroleum jelly sitting unused in the bathroom jar ...

Is there something to be learned from the bombings last month that rocked EU’s capital, sending 31 innocents to their deaths and wounding more than 250? The terror attacks occurred at a subway station and an airport, both during rush hour traffic. These specific locations were targeted in order ...

The term “Every Day Carry” or EDC has spawned as a result of social media groups about prepping, preparedness, weapons, and the like. It’s also fun to see what’s in everyone’s pockets! According to Wikipedia, the term refers to “items that are carried on a consistent basis to assist in dealing ...

Storing water is very different than storing food, and you will die from thirst long before you die of hunger. It takes just 3-5 days for a person to perish from dehydration. According to the Pacific Institute of Studies, people lose just over 2 pints of water each day through normal bodily ...

We live in uncertain times. Threats like ISIS make the possibility of Martial law coming to your city more probable than in years past. And while we hope and pray that such a scenario doesn’t come to pass, it never hurts to be prepared. Martial law is the imposition of military rule and ...

Fire is one of the most common disasters to threaten any household. Potential loss increases dramatically if that household belongs to a prepper family. With hundreds or thousands of dollars invested in food and supplies, a fire can spell disaster for prepper families. And while fire is a ...

You’ve lost the trail and miscalculated just how much food you needed to bring with you. You stumble upon a sunlit grove with patches of mouthwatering mushrooms – are you saved? The following is an introductory guide for beginning mushroom hunters. Keep reading to learn how you can tell the ...

If you’ve ever seen a survival drama, you know that you need some serious skills to survive. And I’m not talking about making a communications device from a coconut. Below are 6 simple skills that will up your chances of survival in an emergency situation. #1 Stop, Drop, and Roll ...

The fear of hunger is frightening, no matter how full your pantry may be. Finding enough food has been a problem since the dawn of humanity – and storing it efficiently was one of the earliest skills our ancestors learned. Storing food not only prolongs our ability to survive, but also puts our ...