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Mira Safety CM-6M Gas Mask Review

Mira Safety CM-6M Gas Mask Review

A gas mask is something I have been meaning to add to my preps for quite some time. To be honest, I was at a loss what mask to trust…

Cool Camping Gear for Your Next Camping Trip

Cool Camping Gear for Your Next Camping Trip

Camping is an act that’s cool in and of itself — but who says you can’t add a few accessories to the mix to make your outdoor adventures even more…

A Look At Venomous Spiders

A Look At Venomous Spiders

There are venomous spiders all over the world. The scary thing about spiders is that they are small and hide in places. While most spiders really cannot do much to…

7 Things Preppers Need to Know About Wilderness Survival

7 Things Preppers Need to Know About Wilderness Survival

The rickety log cabin has torn cloth for curtains and a door made of bamboo lashed together. There is a trellis outside that is made of twigs and branches and…

Jackery 500 Power Center and SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel Review

Jackery 500 Power Center and SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel Review

Over the last few years, I have tried out some Jackery products. Overall I have been impressed with the quality of the power centers and the convenience offered by their…

The Best Whittling Knives For Beginners and Beyond

The Best Whittling Knives For Beginners and Beyond

The art of whittling requires a good knife. When I was a little girl, whittling is mostly what I used my knife for. I wore blisters on my fingers whittling….

Panic: Staying Safe In A Society On Edge

Panic: Staying Safe In A Society On Edge

There has been a lot of horrific violence recently. It is understandable that this would have a major impact on the collective mindset of all Americans. Despite this, here is…

MRE Comparison: MRE Star Vs Western Frontier Warfighter

MRE Comparison: MRE Star Vs Western Frontier Warfighter

There is a lot of interest in MREs. I am going to try to compare a few over the next few months so that you can see a little more…

Prep For Winter Now & Save

Prep For Winter Now & Save

Preparing for winter is easier and less expensive if you do it in the Spring and Summer. With daily obligations making many people short on time, it can be all too easy to put off winter preps.

Garlic: A Powerfully Effective Herbal Remedy You Don’t Want to be Without

Garlic: A Powerfully Effective Herbal Remedy You Don’t Want to be Without

We all know that there are medicinal herbs that can be used at home to take care of medical challenges which will occur with some regularity in our lives. We’re…

Bulletproof Backpacks, Inserts, and Clothing

Bulletproof Backpacks, Inserts, and Clothing

When I first wrote this article, it was right after Parkland. Although I knew that many parents were exploring this topic, I had no idea how many emails, stories, etc…

Skunked: Solutions For Eliminating Skunks and Odors from Pets and Property

Skunked: Solutions For Eliminating Skunks and Odors from Pets and Property

Skunks are something a lot of folks laugh about but when you move out to the country they are really no joke. Don’t get me wrong, they have their purpose,…

Mylar Blankets, Tarps, and Tents For Prepping and Survival

Mylar Blankets, Tarps, and Tents For Prepping and Survival

Mylar has many uses beyond just keeping you warm during a survival situation. It is worth it to buy at least a dozen inexpensive blankets to put back in your…

A Look At Unprovoked Violence and Prevention In The US and Beyond

A Look At Unprovoked Violence and Prevention In The US and Beyond

The last time I wrote about crime it was to help you learn how to handle yourself if you find yourself in the midst of a flash mob looting. Now…

How to Hotwire a Car

How to Hotwire a Car

In a survival situation, you’ll need transportation. Maybe you got jumped and lost your keys, or you were running for your life and they fell down a storm drain. Perhaps…

A Review of the Kaito KA700 Emergency Radio

A Review of the Kaito KA700 Emergency Radio

With so many different emergency radios out there it can be challenging to decide on what brand to trust. Kaito is a company that has been in the survival radio…