Survival Scout Tips

As we all prepare for the year ahead, we thought some inspiration was in order. Meet Patriot Larry When we plan ahead, we need to be reminded exactly why we lead a lifestyle of preparedness and s...

Happy New Year! We hope your Christmas holiday was wonderful. Ready for the New Year? In our first Survival Scout of 2017, we thought we'd do something special that will help you prepare for the ...

Since it is the Christmas season, I know your time will be best spent with family and friends. That's why I'll be brief today. I wanted to share a short message about why saying "Merry Christmas" ...

With major winter storms and arctic blasts crossing the nation, it seems a good time to learn from some brutal seasonal weather events that plagued our forefathers. Harsh winters threatened pioneer...

With Christmas nearing and another year coming to a close, I thought I'd share a small but powerful piece of wisdom and reflection we could all use right about now. The reason for this season is ce...

Consider sharing today's Survival Scout story with a few friends who'd appreciate an inspiring, pick-me-up. You'll also learn about what Mary Had a Little Lamb had to do with Thanksgiving and prep...

Today, I wanted to explore a common analogy that's used to talk about the preparedness lifestyle. This analogy sounds simple, but there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. It has to do with shee...

We live in a complex world. Simpler times are clearly behind us. Our nation's food system rests on a complicated network of farms, imports, and distributors with tight delivery timelines that could...

Zombies. Sure they're terrifying, but they're not a real threat, right? Zombie Preparedness Month in Kansas Well, the state of Kansas is taking a different approach. In today's Scout, we'll dive ...

Zombies. Sure they're terrifying, but they're not a real threat, right? Zombie Preparedness Month in Kansas Well, the state of Kansas is taking a different approach. In today's Scout, we'll dive ...

"You can't eat gold." It's a saying that gets tossed around quite a bit in preparedness circles. You Can't Eat Gold It's a controversial statement because gold can be a big part of a lot of folks...

As fall marches on, we can sense winter rapidly approaching. Harvest has gone from full swing to slowly fading. For many folks, this signals the time to get those fall chores done to prepare for wi...