The interesting thing about forest fires is the powerlessness one feels when placed kissing distance from an inferno. I never really understood the underlying threat of forest fires until 3 days ago, but folks, I learnt that lesson pronto. First things first, forest … [Read more...]
Security Information Overload: From Panic to Apathy & the Remedy
Security overload leads to apathy. How often do you hear a car alarm go off and roll your eyes hoping the owner would disable the blasted thing before the incoming headache comes a knocking? The primary objection I have to such systems is they work too well. Every week I … [Read more...]
What’s In Your Bug Out Bag?
We've thought about doing a bug out bag guide so many times before it'd be impossible to count, but somehow in 4 years, still haven't actually published one. The why comes down to the fact that, unlike comprehensive lists - like of all the survival gear you might or might … [Read more...]
What Survival & Prepper Gear Would You Buy In a Dollar Store?
Really curious about this one because obviously, it's not past me to look for deals when it comes to buffing up a prepper stockpile, and obviously I happily go the cheap items on Amazon route often when it comes to gear - so why the heck not buy dollar store items to prep or … [Read more...]
What Are the Most Important Home Security Improvements to Make?
It's no news to preppers that keeping your home safe is important. We've got that part down. What's a little more tricky is knowing which home security improvements are the most important for you to do, so you don't end up spending money buffing up security in areas that … [Read more...]
Best Lock Picking Practice Locks for Each Experience Level
Lock picking is one of the few hobbies I have that is truly useful in my everyday life. Sure, knowing how to sharpen knives to a mirror edge or start a fire using raw materials is (in my opinion) important, but in my day to day 21st century life, knowing how to bypass locks … [Read more...]
First, Second, or Third Degree Burns? The 3 Degrees Of Ouch
Do I have third degree burns? Growing up as a curious child, I found myself a victim to the nasty side of heat on a few occasions, something I am sure most reading this will be able to relate to. Whenever dealing with these heat-related accidents, the term "third degree … [Read more...]
The Act of Killing: Not So Easy; Is It Something You Can Live With?
This is going to be a different kind of article. No gear or techniques to aid in survival, but nonetheless - it's a topic I want to discuss because it relates to something that is often brought up, though rarely do we discuss its consequences. I have been musing about this … [Read more...]
Fear Matters to Security: Control & Use It to Your Advantage
If aliens exist and by happenstance were to glance down on our tiny planet, I think they would be shocked by the order of things. We humans are the dominant species on this little blue planet. Not lions, tigers, or bears, but us. Relatively small with inferior muscle mass … [Read more...]
Reader Recommendations: Preppers List Their Favourite Gear
This article is a follow up of a post I made just a couple weeks ago asking you guys to recommend the prepper gear you use and love. The question came about because I'd made an article listing the best prepper gear I could think of without price point being much of a … [Read more...]
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