A Bug Out Bag is a bag containing enough food, water, and other essential gear to typically support one person for 72 hours. Do you have a bug out bag, and if so, how deliberate were you in choosing...
Category: Preparedness
How do you stay warm when the power goes out? Most people would probably just leave and go somewhere with power and heat. What if the roads are so bad you an't travel? It's time to settle in. Let's...
A space blanket is one of the most common items found in a survival or emergency kit. We wanted to take some time to revisit this item and discuss 19 different uses you should be aware of. It's more...
How to prepare for severe weather – Tornado emergency kit checklist
If you live in Tornado Alley, which encompasses the southern plains of the central United States, it’s good practice to have a heightened awareness of these events. Despite the random and often...
"Got your knife?" My wife rolls her eyes at me and shows me what is clipped inside the pocket of her hiking pants. She has finally given in on the fact I will keep bugging her to carry a knife...
What do we do? How do we react in the event of an active shooter or mass shooting? Unfortunately, these are questions we find ourselves asking after tragedy strikes. It is incumbent upon responsible...