Safety and Training
Home Invasions, Do You Have a Plan of Action? Part 2
Preparing for an invader in your home is the best way to protect you and your loved ways. Check this post for ways to plan ahead and stay safe.
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Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: Take the Top Off
Canned food is an excellent survival staple, but can you open it without a conventional can opener or other helper tools? Read this tip to learn one way to open a can without using any tools.
Safety and Training
Home Invasions, Do You Have a Plan of Action? Part 1
Having a plan in case someone breaks into your home is an essential step to staying safe. Read this post for specific details on what to do first.
Firearms
Women Afield — What You Need to Know Before Buying a Shotgun, Part 1: Gun Fit
Whether you are a novice or beginner, when it comes to traditional outdoor sports such as shooting, knowing what equipment to buy and what to look for specifically can be confusing. For many newcomers, it can be downright intimidating at first—especially when it comes to shopping for firearms—but it does not have to be. Read this article to learn what measurements you need to know before buying your shotgun.
Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: Playing with Fire
Keeping a fresh supply of matches around is a good idea. Here are a few things you may not know about this commonly found household item.
Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: The Useful, Practical Tactical, Helpful, Frugal Zip Tie
If duct tape has thousands of uses than chances are its junk drawer companion and skinny little cousin the zip-tie does as well. Here are just a few uses for zip ties you may not have thought about.
Camping & Survival
Battery Basics — Are You Prepared?
There are several different types of batteries but Lead, Alkaline, Lithium, Non-Lithium and Nickel are most common. Knowing which battery to stockpile may get a little confusing, especially when you start thinking about the number of different types of batteries you use on a regular basis. However, that is the trick to creating any good stockpile.
Camping & Survival
More People Picking Up the Smoking Habit
Smoking foods, whether a tasty brisket or delicious dessert, in a smoking vault adds great flavor to foods. Even though it make take a bit more time than conventional grills or your oven, the results are well worth the extra time, especially if you cook up several meals at a time. Read this post to learn the details.
Camping & Survival
What’s In Your Water?
Safe drinking water is an essential to your survival and there are different ways to get the bad stuff out of your way so you have safe water for drinking and cooking even if there is an emergency or you’re not around a good source for water.
Camping & Survival
Hypothermia: The Cold Killer
Hypothermia – Knowing what to do if you, or someone you encounter, show signs of this coldblooded killer can mean the difference between life and death. Are you ready?