Category: Disaster Planning
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3 Innovative Door Security Devices
My kid likes to watch YouTube videos about new gadgets and occasionally I watch them with him. One video caught my eye recently where it showed a few different door security ideas. This one on the Barricade Box was particularly interesting: Even though it’s meant for schools I can see how the barricade box may…
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The Vehicle Prep You Didn’t Know You Needed!
A few months ago I was sent this Drive Sleek Vehicle Signal Booster Kit in exchange for an honest review, and I can honestly say that I’m glad they reached out to me: To be honest, I had no idea these even existed until the folks at Weboost.com sent me one. I’d always assumed you…
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48 FREE Survival PDF Downloads
The Urban Prepper really went overboard on this one because he’s compiled all of the survival PDF files he’s created over the years and is giving them away for free! He’s included files covering a wide range of topics, including several versions of an Altoid’s tin survival kit, bug out bag kits, EDC, vehicle preparedness,…
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How to Survive Getting Stranded in the Snow
Winter is here, and the temperatures are falling fast. One thing no one wants to think about is the possibility of getting stranded in the snow. How will you survive if you get stranded in the woods during a blizzard, or your car gets stuck in a snowdrift on the side of the road? What…
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Why A Mylar “Survival” Space Blanket Is Worth Having In Your Pack
I’m generally VERY against the cheap mylar “survival” space blankets mostly because there are better option and, honestly, people don’t use them right. I’m a much bigger fan of the SOL Heatsheets (or get two person version) which are discussed in the following video. That said, any such blanket has limitations and must be used…
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Top 3 Considerations For Carrying A Firearm During A Grid Down Disaster
There are an abundance of articles online that provide you with critically important tips on carrying a firearm. But far fewer of those articles cover how to properly carry or use your firearms in the event of a grid down disaster. Fortunately, that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today. Here are the…
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BioScarf – Cold Weather Scarf with Built-in N95 Protection
I’d never heard of such a thing as the BioScarf until today. Interestingly, it’s like a typical scarf but with an N-95 mask built into it. Apparently, it can filter out all sorts of airborne pathogens, from bacteria to smoke and plenty more. Plus they come in a variety of colors, including camo, olive drab,…
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What If We Regulated Driving Like We Do Guns?
Yesterday I shared a brief video about Washington’s I-1639 passing that seriously restricts gun ownership, and I clearly wasn’t happy about it. I’m still not happy about it passing and, like the guy said in the video, most of the law won’t directly impact me whatsoever. Regardless, it’s still the wrong way to go but…
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7 Reasons To Add Thermal Optics In Your Preps
Are Thermal Imaging Scopes Useful? Having seen the movie Predator with Arnold Schwarzenegger when I was young landed me with a fascination for thermal optics. That fascination is not what led me to start considering their use today. Not only as an aid to hunting but as an option for a variety of tasks that…