Preparedness & Survival Blog

Protect Your Pantry With Proper Food Storage Methods

Today I want to provide you with some food storage basics. As well as some unusual methods you may not have considered. There are a number of basic food storage methods. Including drying, canning, pickling, brining, and salting. Plus smoking,...

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Honoring the Memories of 9/11

Last night’s debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris was another reminder of how divided our nation is. The animosity stood in sharp contrast to how united our country felt on this day 23 years...

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Everyday Carry Items Will Keep You Prepared

Fighter pilots strap into their weapon. In the SEAL Teams, we are the weapon. And because we are often in very hazardous situations, we have to rely massively on the equipment we carry into battle. It has to be lightweight,...

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Putin’s Losses Lead to Increased Threats Against the West

In recent weeks, Russia has suffered embarrassing losses of land and infrastructure. As a result of Ukraine’s strikes within its borders. Russian President Vladimir Putin does not take embarrassment or losses lightly. He and his advisers believed their war effort...

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How to Divide Your Survival Gear Among Loved Ones?

We talk a lot about self-sufficiency. Which we know is very important. We can’t depend on the government to help us when a disaster strikes. But “self” is only part of self-sufficiency. There are other people to consider. Including spouses...

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Are Boomers & Zoomers More Alike Than We Thought?

What does your generation have in common with Gen Z? If you are an older American, you may believe the answer is “very little.” Maybe even “nothing.” But the way you think – and your confidence level in our government...

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Preparing for Natural Disasters – Water Storage Tips

There are many important things to do to prepare for a natural disaster. One of the most crucial is gaining and properly storing water. If a disaster contaminates the water supply – or shuts it off altogether – we’ll need...

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Hackers Are Tampering With Our Presidential Election

We’ve seen cyber hackers breaching our water plants. Stealing millions of Americans' Social Security information from data brokers. And poking around our power grids. And now they’re interfering with our 2024 presidential election. Which is still 11 weeks away. Today...

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Is Rainwater Harvesting Illegal Now?

Government officials in 15 states — and counting! — regulated one of the most natural things known to man… rain. Thankfully, it’s not a felony to collect rainwater… yet. But many states restrict the practice. Citing disruptions to the natural...

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