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Streamlight AA Lantern Review
I recently purchased two of these Streamlight Siege AA lanterns because my old AA-powered lanterns were a tad outdated by about a decade, lol. That, and even though I like the D-cell LED Lanterns I purchased for emergency purposes very much, especially for the price, I have plenty more AA batteries on hand as well…
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Test Proves Survival Water Filters Useless?
Okay, so the title is a tad like clickbait, I’ll admit, but when I first watched the video I began to wonder just how useful my survival water filters were seeing as though my trusted black Berkey filters, Lifestraw, and Sawyer Mini all performed quite poorly at removing total dissolved solids, red food dye and…
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Labeling Mistakes to Avoid When Organizing Your Prepper Pantry
Do you have enough food, water and other supplies to survive when SHTF? Do you have everything you need to create a sustainable household without needing to rely on others? Perhaps most importantly, do you know what you have on your shelves without having to guess? Creating a survival cache is one thing. Trying to…
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Understanding Land Acquisition for a Homestead
Have you ever wondered what it takes to purchase a plot of land? Whether you want to use it to build a homestead or set up a survival bunker, it’s important to understand land acquisition and how the process works. Regardless of your plans for the property, buying land is a major undertaking and just…
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How to Hide from Drones
Sometimes YouTube does me a solid and offers up something truly unique, interesting, and surprisingly useful. If you’re starting to become concerned about the state of our society and, regrettably, what you might have to do one day to survive, consider the following advice on how to hide from drones. The first video is what…
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How to Prepare for a Tornado: The Complete Checklist
As with any natural disaster, facing a tornado is mostly about preparation. If you wait until one touches down in your area, it can be too late. Over 1,000 tornadoes touch down in the United States every year. Preparing yourself for one event is much like getting ready for other natural disasters, but most importantly,…
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Has The AR-15 Become too Ubiquitous?
As divisive messaging permeates the national news coverage and steals headlines, the AR seems to be pushing into the mainstream even more. During a contentious, difficult past 2 years, the public has been buying guns. Lots of them. From handguns for basic protection, to sporting black rifles for hunting, defensive use and range time, to…
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10 Ways to Fortify Your Home Against Intruders
Your home is your first and strongest line of defense against the outside world. You expect your four walls to protect you from harm, whether you face looters or a zombie apocalypse. In the current climate, locks and home security cameras may be sufficient to ward off burglars. However, disaster breeds desperation and, if you’re…
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7 Ways Drought-Tolerant Crops Can Benefit Your Homestead
Many homesteaders grow their own food as part of their pursuit of a self-sufficient life. Homegrown produce and grains can enrich your diet and even make trips to the grocery store unnecessary. In addition to increasing your self-sufficiency, producing your own sustenance makes eating a chemical-free diet much easier. Growing food on your land will…