Micro-Prepping: How to Build a 72-Hour Survival Plan in One WeekendMost people can’t prepare for a whole year. But anyone can prepare for three days. That’s where micro-prepping comes in—a smart, doable strategy to get ready for the first 72 hours of any crisis. ...
No Lights, No Problem: How to Stay Safe and Functional in a BlackoutWhen the power goes out, darkness isn’t just inconvenient—it’s dangerous. It becomes harder to move, easier to panic, and almost impossible to secure your home. And when the blackout lasts more th...
Survival Stocking Stuffers: Tiny Tools That Could Save Your LifeSometimes, the smallest gifts have the biggest impact. This Survival Scout is all about stocking stuffers—compact, life-saving tools perfect for emergencies and disasters. Not only are they small ...
The Hottest Holiday Gifts in Emergency Preparedness for 2024Emergency preparedness gifts are no longer niche—they’re in high demand. With more than 100 billion dollars in weather-related disasters over the last five years, plus the pandemic and civil unres...
Compact Cooking: Top Tools for Emergency Meal PrepYou can have a fully stocked pantry for emergencies, but if you fail to provide ways to cook that food in emergencies, it won’t do you any good. Emergency food preparation requires more than just ...
The Missing Link in Your Preparedness PlanPreppers are well aware of how important it is to have a go-bag ready for when they need to bug out, but many overlook the necessity of a get-home bag. Imagine your family decides to bug in when d...
How to Build Your Emergency Stash Without Going BrokeI have lost track of the number of times I get asked about prepping on a budget. I get it! Many Americans don’t have a lot of extra money to spend right now. However, we shouldn’t view purchasing ...
Top Biofuels You Can Find in Your BackyardFire is essential for survival—especially in a grid-down disaster or when the power is out for an extended period of time. Sure you can cook over an open fire, but there’s a better way to ensure y...
10 Things Solar Generators Need That Most Don’t HaveEveryone should have backup power sources, and the first on your list should be a solar generator. You never know when the weather will take out the power for days, the grid will go down, or you’l...
What Is Hollywood Really Preparing Us For?On February 22, 2024, I was anxiously awaiting news that my sister-in-law safely delivered twins. The phone call didn’t come until long after the twins had arrived. That’s because AT&T experie...
America’s Power Grid Is Built to FailWhat 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...
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 ...
