Survival Scout Tips

20 Must-Have Tools for Self-Reliance
Every good survivalist knows there are certain tools you need to survive almost any situation. Whether SHTF or a storm knocks out the power, these 20 tools will help you stay self-reliant. #1 Dental floss Dental floss has some surprising survival uses. In a survival situation, dental floss can...

Lessons from the WWII Ghost Army: How to Protect Your Home with Decoy Tactics
We’re all familiar with the story of The Trojan Horse and how it allowed soldiers to infiltrate enemy lines in secret. It’s a popular story - and for good reason. However, my favorite war decoy story occurred much more recently and involved the US military. During the final year of...

America’s Power Grid Is Built to Fail
What if our power grid suddenly went down? What would you do if everything in your world turned off? If you think it’s something out of a sci-fi movie, think again. It’s closer to reality than you might think. Widespread power outages are becoming more common. Some are due to...

4 Scariest Choke Points in the US Supply Chain
Many Americans have become a little too comfortable with getting what they want when they want it. If they need a food item, they head to the grocery store. If they order a product online, it’s on the doorstep in 2 days or less. But that won’t be the case...

The Future of Meat Is...Bugs?
The Future of Meat…Is Bugs? There’s a new reason to worry about a global food crisis. Because the people pushing fewer farms and more synthetic meat are now pushing bugs for dinner. Yes, you read that correctly. Some of the most powerful organizations and wealthiest people in the world are...

Prep for Exposure: The Overlooked Killer
When we hear that someone died of exposure to extreme temperatures, we typically picture someone stranded alone at the top of a mountain or falling through ice. While these things do happen, what many don’t realize is that people die from exposure to the cold all the time – even...

Everything Is Fine. Stop Noticing.
Gaslighting is the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one's own advantage. We typically associate it with toxic relationships between individuals. But there is another type of gaslighting taking place – and it’s affecting all of us. Government and media gaslighting. The government wants to control what...

15 Hottest Christmas Gifts for 2023. Prepare Now!
Those with a preparedness mindset know how important it is to prepare early—not just for emergency situations, but for most things in life. And yes, that includes Christmas shopping. Where better to get a jump on your Christmas preparation than My Patriot Supply? We’ve put together a list of our...

Alert! US Government Test Will Break into Your Phone Oct 4
There have been concerns about what the Federal government has planned for Wednesday, October 4, 2023. At approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern time on the 4th, FEMA in coordination with the FCC will conduct a test alert on all phones and smart devices. So why the concern? It’s just a test,...

How to Barter in a Post-Currency World: Insights from Post-WWII Germany
Imagine trading fur coats and family heirlooms for potatoes. If it sounds far-fetched, it’s not. It happened in post-WWII Germany when their economy collapsed. When their currency effectively became worthless and people were barely surviving under the rationing system, citizens took it upon themselves to barter their way to survival....

Why Most People Die in the First 72 Hours of a Crisis: Don’t Be One of Them
Go to any preparedness source (such as The Red Cross), and you’ll be told you need 3 days’ (or 72 hours) worth of supplies following a crisis. Have you ever wondered why you always hear 72 hours? The short answer is the first 72 hours following a crisis are the...

Why Your Neighbors Could Be a Bigger Threat Than You Think
As much as we want to be friendly and love our neighbors, this may be more dangerous than we realize. We notice our neighbors’ habits – even if we are merely acquaintances. We notice who gets tons of deliveries and who has a garage filled with tools. And that’s a...