Some Preppers can be hoarders, but by no means are all hoarders Preppers. We tend to gather too much stuff, however. Some Preppers subscribe to the "Two is one and one is none" notion, in other words, you cannot have too much of a good thing, but oh you can in some cases. If you … [Read more...] about Surviving a Crisis: Your Emergency Essentials Gear and Materials
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Millennials Lack Basic Survival Skills
Millennials lack basic survival skills compared to older generations, this according to a survey conducted in the United Kingdom (WHITE, 2017). Granted the survey was conducted in the United Kingdom, but we here in the United States can certainly see some similarities. The … [Read more...] about Millennials Lack Basic Survival Skills
Blending In, Insertion and Extraction Are Critical Skills Needed
Insertion and extraction, terms used by the military, but applicable in certain SHTF scenarios. Typically, insertion and extraction are done without notice. Stealth is important, but acting sneaky can also have a downside, because in an urban area, for example, regardless of the … [Read more...] about Blending In, Insertion and Extraction Are Critical Skills Needed
Holiday Safety Tips: Inside, Outside and Away From Home
First, a few statistics: Each year, approximately 33 million Real Christmas Trees are bought in the United States. According to the NFPA data, of all the Real Christmas trees decorated during the holiday season, fewer than one-one-thousandth of a percent (0.001%) are involved in … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips: Inside, Outside and Away From Home
Operational Security (OPSEC): A Refresher and a Reminder
Yes, we have written numerous articles on OPSEC, and yes, the basic concepts remain the same. As the threat changes, you have to change as well, however, and OPSEC measures are not carved in stone, so consider this article continuing education. When times become desperate, … [Read more...] about Operational Security (OPSEC): A Refresher and a Reminder