Let’s face it, our four-legged friends make the best adventure buddies. They rarely get a grump on. They never contest the route choice. They almost never engage in mindless chatter, and their interest in everything around them is infectious.
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The Dangers Of Wildfire Smoke And How To Protect Your Family
It was a late-summer evening in western California. I had just finished putting my kids to bed when I noticed an unusual odor filling the room through the open patio door. Something like a burning campfire mixed with smog.
How To Take Advantage Of Farmers Markets To Be Better Prepared
Nowadays, you can find one or more certified farmers markets in nearly every town nationwide. Farmers markets are gaining a lot of popularity across the country, and you should reap the benefits of these local markets if you want to be prepared now and for the future.
Tips For Prepping In The City
Preppers living in the city have a hard time getting their affairs in order, and they have to struggle much more compared to the rest of us. It is true that prepping in the city is complicated, but it’s not impossible. Let’s look at what you can do if you live in the city and you want to be prepared for the uncertain future.
What To Do When Disaster Strikes On Vacation
It’s the time of the year when a lot of Americans will go on vacation, looking forward to enjoying a few hassle-free days. However, as preppers, we must know that we need to always be ready to face the unexpected. So keep your eyes open during your vacation days and stay safe by following these suggestions.
Using A Cistern To Have Water Available For The Long Term
Water is your number one priority before and after the brown stuff hits the fan. In whatever situation you might find yourself, and even if you have access to a source of water, you will need to figure out how to store that water for the long term. Here’s why cisterns are the ideal solution to secure a large water supply.
Lessons From The Mormon Church On Emergency Preparedness
For many preppers out there, religion is one of the founding steps of emergency preparedness as visions of world cataclysms and end-of-days prophecies are often the trigger elements that encourage people to prepare.
How The Year 2020 Changed The Way Preppers Are Seen
From the first time I’ve heard about survivalists and preppers, I’ve always felt there is a stigma associated with emergency preparedness. In fact, preppers and survivalists have been called paranoid, doomers, and downright crazy. Have those perceptions changed lately, and am I the only one seeing a change in how the general public now sees us?
A Brief Overview of Reloading Equipment
Many gun enthusiasts typically stock up on all the ammunition needed when hunting or spending a day of recreational shooting a budget build AR15 with a newly modified upper receiver at the range.
Turning A Neglected Field Into A Productive Plot Of Land
Recently I purchased an additional 60 acres of my grandmother’s old farm. I had to restore the land to its former glory and turn the neglected field into a productive pasture and wildlife habitat. Here’s my story.
Is Reloading Cost-Effective?
With ammunition prices remaining high for the past several years, more people than ever are considering reloading their own ammunition, to keep their magazines ready to rock, so that they can enjoy some time at the range and hunting without breaking the bank.
Relocation Strategies For Preppers
Life happens, and sometimes we have to do things we’re not comfortable with, and you never know where the road may take you. For example, you may one day have to relocate your family to another state due to work or unforeseen events.
The Best Survival Knives in 2022
As many avid survivalists will tell you, having well-stocked food and water supplies is essential. These same survivalists will also mention having ample ammunition and dependable firearms at the ready. If you’re beginning your prepper journey, including a pistol and a month’s supply of ammunition is something you’ll undoubtedly want to include in your bug-out supplies.