Home security is serious business. Every day we see new articles circulated, tips, tricks, and the latest security hardware that can give you an edge against would-be home invaders. Seldom, however, do I see the mindset - ways you should be thinking about home invasion and … [Read more...]
Home Security 101: Last Ditch Plans Are Not Enough – What to Do Instead
Last month I wrote about my own experiences with home invasion and how the whole deal played out (spoiler alert: Good Guy 1 - Bad Guy 0), but I wanted to write some more on the topic with a focus on home security and the reality of intruder deterrents. There's no one-stop … [Read more...]
Times Got Tough? Get Tougher: Using Bad Situations to Fuel Change
There are always going to be difficult points in your life. No matter how well prepared you are, how hard you try to make sure you've covered every base, learned as much as you could, saved every dollar that you could to hedge against hard times you expect to happen - no … [Read more...]
My Home Invasion Story: Break In & Robbery Attempt – While I Was Home
When I was 16 or 17, I was home whilst someone attempted to break in. The experience ended well for me (not so much for the perp), but I figured it would be interesting to discuss, since enough years have passed and I can look back on the situation critically. Before I … [Read more...]
How to Properly Clean a Cut, Scrape, or Wound to Prevent Infection
I have discussed how to seal a wound in the past, and whether to use stitches, bandages, or super glue. I've even done a comprehensive guide about sealing cuts with super glue, but as of yet, haven't fully covered the process of preparing your wound prior to actually sealing … [Read more...]
Hypothermia: Life Threatening, Yet Simple to Treat – Do You Know How?
Hypothermia is one of those conditions that is often discussed and yet rarely described as anything more than simply being out in the cold for too long. The reality is quite a bit more complex and the consequences of ignoring the symptoms often lead to extreme end results, … [Read more...]
Who Still Buys Dumb Phones Anymore? Preppers Should & Here’s Why
If you haven't thought about dumb phones in a long while, I can't blame you, but chances are you're missing out on a really great emergency tool that's been right at the back of your memory this entire time. Smart phones are amazing. They're an enhancement to everyday … [Read more...]
That Exists? Coolest Survival, Outdoor, & Camp Gear We’ve Seen
There's not always a heck of a lot new going on in the survival, outdoor, & camping world when it comes to interesting gadgets, new products, and overall innovation. This makes sense, since when it comes to camping, survival, & the general outdoors, many choose … [Read more...]
How to Stay Warm Indoors When the Power’s Out (& It’s Freezing Outside)
Not too long ago, we received a question from @RayBurton on Twitter about whether or not we'd done an article on emergency home heating in cold climates. Well, we haven't, even though I'm from Canada and Thomas & I lived there together for 5 years - so the fact that we … [Read more...]
Breaking Down Martial Law: What It Is & How It’s Abused
Martial law is a topic that comes up time and time again in even the mainstream media, and yet very few understand what it is from a legal sense and what the implications are for everyday citizens and those of us more serious about preparing for the worst if it is ever … [Read more...]
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