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    Tariff Trouble: Items Preppers Should Stock Up On Before Prices Spike

    By Pat HenryApril 11, 20250

    If you’ve been paying attention to the headlines lately, you’ve probably heard the rumblings about…

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    Top 10 Urban Prepping Threats Most Preppers Ignore (And How to Prepare Anyway)

    By Pat HenryApril 9, 20250

    Prepping often gets romanticized—think cabins in the woods, off-grid solar, hunting for your food with…

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    Combat Preparedness Fatigue: Stay Vigilant When the World Keeps Spinning

    By Pat HenryApril 4, 20250

    Feeling burned out on prepping? Preparedness fatigue is real. Here’s how to stay sharp, focused, and ready—without losing your sanity or your edge.

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    The New Rules of Bugging Out in 2025: Lessons from the Last 5 Years

    By Pat HenryMarch 31, 20250

    There was a time when bugging out was borderline fun to think about—gear testing in the woods, fantasy scenarios with your go-bag slung over your shoulder. In 2025, looking like that guy gets you followed, flagged, or worse.

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    Pressure Test Yourself

    By Guest ContributorNovember 10, 20226

    I’ll just jump right into this article and say that this is not going to…

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    How to Clean and Take Care of Your Guns

    By Guest ContributorOctober 28, 20223

    Whether you’re a competitive shooter or hunter or simply enjoy going to the shooting range…

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    Tertiary Prepper Skills – Reconnaissance

    By Guest ContributorSeptember 20, 20225

    The world of prepping is constantly evolving.  Just look at how far technological advancements in…

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    Tertiary Prepper Skills – Garden OPSEC

    By Guest ContributorSeptember 10, 20221

    War.  Famine.  Food and water shortages. Supply breakdowns.  The list goes on and on as…

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    The Ultimate Preppers Guide for Preparing Food Reserves That Last

    By Cornelia AdamsAugust 17, 20225

    The future has become increasingly unstable for many of us in recent times. Therefore, it…

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    TERTIARY PREPPER SKILLS – METAL DETECTING

    By Guest ContributorAugust 16, 20221

    There are many skills that can enhance our chances of survival – some obvious like…

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    Your Ideal Survival Kit Checklist For Mountain Bike Rides

    By Cornelia AdamsAugust 6, 20221

    Heading out for an adventure with your mountain bike is probably one of the perks…

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    The Best Outdoor Activities for Survivalists to Stave Off Boredom

    By Cornelia AdamsJuly 25, 20220

    Prepping is a lifestyle that allows you to prepare for the worst of times. Still,…

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    11 Essentials For Your Nuclear Disaster Prep Kit

    By Cornelia AdamsJuly 1, 20223

    If you are an avid prepper, disaster preparedness will definitely include readiness for a nuclear…

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    8 Things You Should Avoid Doing With Your Compound Bow

    By Cornelia AdamsJune 25, 20222

    There are mainly three types of bows that archers use: recurve, compound, and crossbow. Each…

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    DIY Bunker: Turning Your Basement Into a Survival Shelter

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    Most people think that bunkers are only used during wars, however, they apply to everyday…

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    Beginners Guide: How to prepare your Home for Energy Disruptions

    By Guest ContributorApril 26, 20223

    It’s a quiet night at home – if your definition of quiet includes kid mayhem,…

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    Be Prepared: 5 Emergency Tool Must-Haves

    By Cornelia AdamsApril 21, 20226

    Many disasters that befall people and homes can be mitigated with some basic preparation. Every…

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    An Ultimate Guide to Help Your Kids Cope with a Disaster

    By Cornelia AdamsMarch 22, 20220

    Experiencing trauma in the form of natural and other disasters is something no child should…

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    Power tips for off-grid living

    By Cornelia AdamsMarch 14, 20221

    No matter where you live, there are a number of things you can do right…

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    The Top 4 Best Tactical Plate Carrier Brands in Canada

    By Guest ContributorMarch 1, 20225

    A tactical plate carrier can offer protection of all of your vital organs without limiting…

    First Aid and Health

    Vital Medications You Should Be Stockpiling

    By Cornelia AdamsFebruary 12, 20228

    When supply chains become broken, those that rely on crucial medications could be in big…

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    Spare AR-15 Parts You Should Always Have on Hand

    By Cornelia AdamsJanuary 8, 202210

    An AR15 rifle is considered by many to be their “go-to” rifle. Whether you are…

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    Best Survival Movies to Watch With Your Wife

    By Cornelia AdamsDecember 4, 20214

    The holiday season is approaching, and you’re probably about to spend more time indoors this…

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    How to Choose the Best Laser Bore Sighter

    By Cornelia AdamsDecember 3, 20211

    A laser bore sighter is an amazing accessory to have on your gun for improving…

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    Deer in the Headlights? 10 Tips for Improving Your Deer Hunting Success

    By Cornelia AdamsDecember 1, 20212

    Deer hunting involves a pinch of luck and a pound of skill. Like all abilities,…

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    Emergency Preparedness Checklist: Prepping for Beginners

    By Cornelia AdamsNovember 29, 20210

    In an emergency, you never know what will happen. Most people don’t know what they’ll…

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    9 Ways To Prepare To Live Off-Grid

    By Cornelia AdamsNovember 24, 20211

    Preparing to start living off the grid is not as simple as most people think.…

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    What Will Happen to the Banking System if (or when) Doomsday Arrives?

    By Cornelia AdamsNovember 8, 20212

    The last few years have been pretty damned frightening. Obviously, it was the COVID-19 pandemic…

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    How to Choose the Right Rifle Scope: 10 Tips

    By Cornelia AdamsNovember 2, 20212

    Getting the right rifle scope can be quite a challenge. If you are a novice…

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    Best Nuts for Survival

    By Kyt Lyn WalkenOctober 26, 20213

    Recently back in style – and easily found in all the major food supply stores,…

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