Survival Stocking Stuffers: Tiny Tools That Could Save Your LifeSometimes, the smallest gifts have the biggest impact. This Survival Scout is all about stocking stuffers—compact, life-saving tools perfect for emergencies and disasters. Not only are they small ...
The Hottest Holiday Gifts in Emergency Preparedness for 2024Emergency preparedness gifts are no longer niche—they’re in high demand. With more than 100 billion dollars in weather-related disasters over the last five years, plus the pandemic and civil unres...
The Missing Link in Your Preparedness PlanPreppers are well aware of how important it is to have a go-bag ready for when they need to bug out, but many overlook the necessity of a get-home bag. Imagine your family decides to bug in when d...
Perimeter Security Tips: How to Deter Intruders & Protect Your PropertyWhile we will never stop stressing the importance of having emergency food and water in case of an emergency… The truth is, that’s not enough. What good is your survival stash if outsiders can tak...
The Survival Conversation You Don't Want to Have (But Need To)“If SHTF, I’ll just come to your house!” I can’t tell you the number of times someone has said this to me—or how mad it makes me when I hear it. Unfortunately, we live in a time when people feel e...
How to Build Your Emergency Stash Without Going BrokeI have lost track of the number of times I get asked about prepping on a budget. I get it! Many Americans don’t have a lot of extra money to spend right now. However, we shouldn’t view purchasing ...
You Might Be Prepared, but the Government Sure Isn’tData shows that more and more Americans are preparing. The problem is, our government isn’t. Despite the growing—and more serious—threats to our country, our government hasn’t stepped up their pre...
7 Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Food SupplySpring has sprung, and there’s no better time than now to evaluate your emergency food supply—and upgrade it. With what’s going on in our country and the rest of the world, it’s time to take stock...
Why Most People Die in the First 72 Hours of a Crisis: Don’t Be One of ThemGo to any preparedness source (such as The Red Cross), and you’ll be told you need 3 days’ (or 72 hours) worth of supplies following a crisis. Have you ever wondered why you always hear 72 hours? ...
The Difference between True Emergency Food and Grocery Store StaplesThe average American is not prepared for emergencies, let alone a food emergency. According to a 2022 Value Penguin survey, “Two-thirds of Americans don’t feel fully prepared for potential natural...
How to Build Your Barter Supply LineWe are years removed from the disaster that was 2020, but supply chain issues remain. While the pandemic wasn’t the first time supply chain issues came into the spotlight, it was a reminder of jus...
Lessons from A Christmas Carol for Survivalists2022 has been a difficult year for many, and, rightfully so, many of us are feeling weary this Christmas. One of my favorite Christmas Carols is O Holy Night. Every year when I sing, “A thrill of h...
