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The Preparedness Hierarchy of Needs
When we think about preparedness, stocking up on food and water comes to mind—or toilet paper, as we saw last year. However, while these things are important, they aren’t the first things you need in a survival situation. Let’s say you go on a hike and lose your way. You...
Top 12 Father’s Day Gifts for the Prepper Dad Who Has Everything
If the dad in your life loves prepping, hunting, fishing, or camping, then we’re about to make Father’s Day shopping super easy for you! We’ve put together a list of the very best gifts for the tough-to-shop-for prepper dad who seems to have everything. It’s full of ideas for affordable...
20 Outdoor Survival Items and Skills That May Save Your Life
Even the most prepared outdoor adventurists can find themselves in a pickle – life-threatening situations from accidentally wandering off a trail, running into bad weather, or suffering an injury. In situations like this, it’s what you know how to do and what you have with you that will make all...
Blackouts in Brazil: How to Prepare for the Possibility of Darkness
Imagine you are riding an underground subway of a major metropolitan city when you are suddenly plunged into darkness as the train comes to a screeching halt, trapping you for hours. For many people in Brazil, this frightening scenario has happened more than once. Brazil has a history of random...
15 Preparedness Tools We Are Thankful For
Even during what has to be the weirdest year (please go away, 2020), it’s important to find things to be thankful for. As you sit around the table this Thanksgiving, we hope you will spend some time reflecting on the many reasons you have to be grateful, such as a...
Protective Clothing 101
What we wear says a lot about us. For example, what we wear can convey a sense of professionalism, demonstrate our sense of humor, and showcase our eye for design. However, clothing isn’t only selected based on personal expression--it can also hinder or help our ability to survive certain situations. ...
What to Do If Disaster Strikes on Vacation
With spring break time here and summer not too far off, it’s easy to dream up our next fun vacation plan. Perhaps it’s the sun on an island, or breathing in crisp, fresh air in a national park. While shopping for beach gear and reviewing accommodation options, its key...
4 Ways to Prepare for and Deal with Disasters in Urban Settings
Taking the subway versus driving to get groceries. Paying $300 per month in parking fees vs. free parking. Sitting in gridlock for an hour versus coasting for ten minutes to get to work. Daily life for someone living in a city differs drastically from that of someone living in the...
When Disaster Strikes While in Your Car
Running out of gas on a country road without reception. Getting stuck in traffic while trying to evacuate before a hurricane hits. There are plenty of anxiety-inducing situations where you could get stuck in a car for hours or days on end. However, many motorists are unprepared for even the...
Survival Cooking When the Power Is Out
When it comes to disaster planning, knowing how to cook your food is an important piece of the puzzle. If disaster strikes, you will likely have to adapt your methods used for meal preparation--and cooking is one of them. Being able to feed your family will ensure that you stay...
Hiking Safety 101: Amanda Eller’s Story
For those that love the great outdoors, the warmer temperatures couldn’t come soon enough. Maybe it’s gathering with your extended family for an annual trip to a national park. Or going on a romantic hike through your local woods with someone. Now with summer weather here, it’s an ideal time...
Giving the Gift of Preparedness & Self-Reliance
If you have a few folks into preparedness or that might need a nudge to be a bit more self-reliant, let us simplify your holiday shopping list with these 5 ideas. #1: Patriot Seeds Gift Set: $108.75Now: not available This kit includes 21 varieties of Patriot Seeds in our best-selling Seed...
