Survival Scout Tips

“The United States is probably less prepared for any kind of nuclear detonation than it has been at any time since the Cold War,” according to Alex Wellerstein, historian of science and tech at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Many turn to the preparedness and self-reliance lifestyle because we are shocked at how far we’ve gotten away from these traditions. If you feel this way, then you’ve found the right community.

On June 30^th, 1775, the Continental Congress agreed to adopt its first “Articles of War.”

On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress drafts its rationale for taking up arms against Great Britain in the Articles of War. Just 15 days earlier, they had appointed General George Washington to Commander-in-Chief.

While we’re only halfway through 2018, this volatile year has already seen significant developments that seriously affect folks like us who prepare.

In an emergency situation, we all know we need food, water, shelter, air to breathe. All of these are necessary to keep us alive and healthy.

But what if we’re not healthy? If you or anyone in your crew is injured, sick or worse, everything else you’ve prepared won’t matter if you can’t attend to the medical need.

This week, I want to give you an overview of my approach to emergency first aid and medical preparedness. My 3 “quick-start guidelines will help you build your own plan.

One of the most ubiquitous images of fishing in our culture is with a rod and reel. It is also called “angling” because of the angle the line forms from the tip of the rod to the fish when hooked up. However, some forms of angling, like cane pole fishing, don’t use reels and are still considered angling.

Elizabeth Anderson digests the preparedness news you need to know before summer officially arrives. The prognosis is not pretty, but we are confident in our preparedness planning. Are you?

I enjoy Memorial Day weekend as it leads into summer. It’s one of my favorite holidays because it’s filled with two things: honor for those who gave us freedom. And the start of fun summer days, celebrating and enjoying that freedom. In that spirit, let's keep in mind these two friendly reminders. 

We had been observing lots of seismic activity – including hundreds of small earthquakes in Hawaii.

Then, shortly before press time, several fissures of constantly active Kilauea opened, spewing lava and toxic volcanic gasses.

We thought it would be high time to discuss this unique threat.

Today I want to launch a topic I can’t believe we haven’t covered in our Survival Scouts before: fishing for survival.

It’s something I’ve been doing with my family since I was old enough to stand on my own two feet.

It’s also invaluable as a skill to have in a crisis. I’d like to share my expertise with you over the course of a series of articles, so that you may add this survival skill to your quiver.

Nowhere in our great nation is immune to disasters. I want to contrast two kinds of disasters many are familiar with preparing for. I want to use this contrast to discuss how, if you boil it down to its essence, the preparedness journey follows a similar arc.

Today, I wanted to share a few quick thoughts on what this show can teach you and your family about preparedness and survival – without spoilers – so that you can watch the show with your family with a similar lens.