The Soldier’s Mindset: Survival Lessons from the Frontlines

The Soldier’s Mindset: Survival Lessons from the Frontlines

Summary  From the trenches to the desert, soldiers mastered survival through rationing, ingenuity, and trade. Their resourceful mindset still teaches us how to adapt, endure, and thrive when modern systems...
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What to Do When the Taps Run Dry

Water is key to survival, so it’s critical to know what to do if the tap runs dry. Learn how to find and filter clean water.

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The Psychology of Survival: Mental Preparedness for Crisis Situations

Survival is mental. Even with survival gear, you need mental preparedness. Read this article to discover the often overlooked mental aspects of survival.

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Urban Prepping: How to Survive Civil Unrest in the City

Civil unrest can turn cities into chaos fast. Learn how to stay safe, blend in, and escape when disaster strikes. Preparation starts now.

Soldiers battling through the snow during WWII.

Battle of the Bulge: How Soldiers Endured the Harshest Winter of WWII

The Battle of the Bulge took place when there were several inches of snow and temperatures were well below freezing. What survival strategies and tactics did soldiers lean on? Here’s what we can learn about preparedness from this battle.
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Frozen Peril of 1871: Survival Lessons from the Legendary Whaling Escape

Few survival stories have happy endings like the whaling disaster of 1871. Read this story and see what modern-day survival lessons we can learn from it.
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25+ Things You Toss Out That May Help You Survive

There are quite a few items you often toss out that may help you survive in emergencies. Read this article to find out what to keep and why.
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7 Items Most Likely to Be Stolen First in a Crisis (And How to Hide Them)

Rather than waiting until the very last minute to prepare, take time today to protect the items most likely to be stolen in a crisis. Read on to learn what they are and how to hide them.
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Navigating the Aftermath: Hiding Signs of Life after Disaster

Whether you're facing a natural disaster, political chaos, or a massive grid failure, criminals will take advantage of your neighborhood… unless you know how to hide signs of life.

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12 Lost Skills the Founders Knew That America Needs Now

Each new generation becomes a little less independent and a little more dependent on tools that won’t help them much if the grid goes down. Here are 12 lost skills you need to learn now.

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Top Biofuels You Can Find in Your Backyard

You need reliable access to fire in survival. Step up your game with the power of biofuels.

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10 Legendary American Warriors: What They Teach about Preparedness

We don’t know where we would be without the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. All we can do is recognize them and honor them.