You don’t think about it at the time, but we tend to carry much, much more than anyone would expect. Obviously, our pockets are only so big and there isn’t a whole lot of real estate to work with – this is especially true if you’re a lady and you have tiny pockets (side note: …
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The question of survival is one of true necessities. Things like water, shelter, security, air, and of course food. Preppers like to focus disproportionally on stockpiling and obtaining enough food for a long-term survival situation, but we sometimes forget that it is possible to live for quite a while without it. This is possible thanks …
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The best type of prepper side hustles are the ones that are at least equally profitable now as they will be during a long-term disaster. While money might be worthless during and after a SHTF event, bartering or trading of essential goods will always have value. All preppers should have a plan for dealing with …
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This truck was built by Gateway Bronco to raise funds for Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF), a non-profit that helps veterans.
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These days, everyone is rightfully worried about a massive economic downturn precipitated by the collapse of the US dollar. There is plenty of good evidence why everyone should be worried about this, not the least of which is that the dollar is about to be unseated as the world’s reserve currency. That, plus rampant government …
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Raccoons. Trash pandas. Whatever you call them, and whether you love them or hate them, raccoons are a more or less constant presence across much of the North American continent. With incredibly dexterous hands and that charming black mask, raccoons have legions of fans across the world and all over the internet. They are harmless …
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Paracord is one resource that all preppers, campers, and outdoorsmen truly love. Though there are all kinds of cordage in the world that you might make use of, from those made with traditional natural fibers to the latest and greatest synthetics, very few will stack up against paracord when it comes to strength, longevity, versatility, …
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In this video, edged weapon combatives instructor Adam Boyce of Spartan Mode reacts to a few famous (and infamous) movie knife fights.
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Hunting is one of the most primal and time-honored pastimes that one can engage in. Aside from an enjoyable pursuit that helps remind you of your place in the world it is also an invaluable survival skill, one that can help you put high-quality, clean animal protein on your dinner plate or in the freezer. …
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Archery is an ancient practice involving one of mankind’s oldest and best weapons, and one that is still employed and enjoyed by millions of people around the world today. Whether you are shooting at targets on your land, hunting big game, or competing at a national or international level, there’s always something you can do …
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Prepping isn’t all about dealing with big, regional, or global catastrophes. Sometimes the most serious problem we will have to deal with is entirely local, even right inside our own home. But that doesn’t make it any less pressing. If you are a prepper, odds are that means you have a substantial stash of food …
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Man’s pressing need to survive has provided the impetus for invention and ingenuity. Living off the land encompasses all aspects of survival, including utilizing whatever is available to enhance survival. Our need to hunt and protect ourselves was probably the motivation for early men to pick up a stick and use it as a tool. …
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Being in a legit survival situation means you might have to eat things you don’t want to eat, be it in a bug-in situation or struggling through a classic “in the woods” event. And this extends to how you are preparing your food, too, even some staples you usually eat day to day. For instance, …
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The Cloud Defensive MCH (Mission Configurable Handheld) was created from day one as a fully modular flashlight platform.
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You wouldn’t know it by looking at me, but I’ve been training in taekwondo for the last nine years and received my 1st Dan (1st Degree black belt) in December of 2020. Part of the curriculum is, of course, sparring and as you can imagine I’ve had many, many sparring matches. I’ve been kicked and …
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Be it a movie, book, or blog, EMPs are nightmare fuel. Any talk of them brings shivers down our electrically dependent spines. Grid failed. Tools fried. Lives lost. It’s everything a night terror is made of. The mystery of an EMP makes this worse. Will all electronic devices get smoked, or will it be little more …
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Every prepper knows that water is one of the most precious resources we have. Accordingly, we are constantly thinking of ways to stockpile it, filter it, treat it, and make it safe to use. Right now, water comes out of any tap that we can see, but that might not always be the case in …
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We spoke with the founders of XOverland, Clay and Rachelle Croft, about lessons learned on their travels from Baja California to Scandinavia.
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The best place for preppers to live in North Carolina is in a two-county area in the western (WNC) region of the state in Polk and Henderson Counties – especially in the Saluda area. This little town in the Blue Ridge Mountain area is home to roughly 713 people. This is also the region of …
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Lighters are commonly used in a multitude of situations spanning from lighting a simple cigarette to starting a fire in the backcountry. These versatile tools have a downside though: they run out of fuel. Plasma lighters are a reusable option that is rechargeable via USB. This makes them an efficient tool for simple tasks since …
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An emergency dentist trip can be costly and sometimes hard to schedule. Temporary tooth fixes can be purchased at local drug stores, large retail stores, online stores, and sometimes at dollar stores. The cost can range anywhere from $4.50 to $40. In this article, you’ll learn three options [...]
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The slingshot is an iconic ranged weapon and an ancient one. Although most common folks know the slingshot as a toy enjoyed by young, good boys and troublemakers alike, like many such contrivances the slingshot did not begin life as a mere toy. A modern slingshot, even a simple one, is a formidable weapon, one …
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We’ve decided to take this issue to examine how to evade danger — whether it’s before or after you’ve been actively held hostage.
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Swiss army knives are one of those tools that all preppers love, and one that many will choose to accompany them on their day-to-day travels or into the field. Packing an assortment of blades, tools, and associated gadgetry the Swiss army knife was and remains one of the most versatile and elegant options among all …
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