Survival Scout Tips

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Survival Stocking Stuffers: Tiny Tools That Could Save Your Life

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffers? Don’t waste money on gifts people don’t need. Give the gift of preparedness with these 17 tiny tools for survival.
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The Great Blizzard of 1888: How Cities Survived a Whiteout Disaster

The Great Blizzard of 1888 offers more than just a glimpse into the past—it's a powerful reminder of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected.
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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The Hottest Holiday Gifts in Emergency Preparedness for 2024

Whether or not your loved ones are prioritizing emergency preparedness, give them the gift of peace of mind this holiday season. Here are this year's hottest emergency preparedness gifts.
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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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The World’s Most Lethal Weapon Is About to Be Turned on the American People

A major amendment to the Department of Defense Directive 5240.01 is now in effect, which expands the authority of the military to assist in domestic law enforcement activities and exercise the use of lethal force. Here's what you need to know.
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Compact Cooking: Top Tools for Emergency Meal Prep

In the event of an emergency, you need compact cooking supplies to cook all the long-term emergency food you have stashed in storage. Read on to see what you may have forgotten.
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Cold War Preparedness: The Fallout Shelter Movement and Modern-Day Survival

Discover what today's survivalists can learn from the Cold War era's focus on nuclear readiness, and how to prepare.
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20 Surprising Survival Uses for Expired Cooking Oil

We all know it’s unwise to pour cooking oil down the drain, but it’s also unwise to toss it just because it’s past its sell-by date. Check out this list for other uses that could save your life.
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The Siege of Leningrad: 872 Days of Survival Lessons

The Siege of Leningrad is one of the longest and deadliest sieges in history. What can we learn from this horrific event to help us prepare for extreme emergencies? Find out here.