Survival Scout Tips
Protective Clothing 101
What we wear says a lot about us. For example, what we wear can convey a sense of professionalism, demonstrate our sense of humor, and showcase our eye for design. However, clothing isn’t only selected based on personal expression--it can also hinder or help our ability to survive certain situations. ...
What to Do If Disaster Strikes on Vacation
With spring break time here and summer not too far off, it’s easy to dream up our next fun vacation plan. Perhaps it’s the sun on an island, or breathing in crisp, fresh air in a national park. While shopping for beach gear and reviewing accommodation options, its key...
4 Ways to Prepare for and Deal with Disasters in Urban Settings
Taking the subway versus driving to get groceries. Paying $300 per month in parking fees vs. free parking. Sitting in gridlock for an hour versus coasting for ten minutes to get to work. Daily life for someone living in a city differs drastically from that of someone living in the...
When Disaster Strikes While in Your Car
Running out of gas on a country road without reception. Getting stuck in traffic while trying to evacuate before a hurricane hits. There are plenty of anxiety-inducing situations where you could get stuck in a car for hours or days on end. However, many motorists are unprepared for even the...
Survival Cooking When the Power Is Out
When it comes to disaster planning, knowing how to cook your food is an important piece of the puzzle. If disaster strikes, you will likely have to adapt your methods used for meal preparation--and cooking is one of them. Being able to feed your family will ensure that you stay...
Hiking Safety 101: Amanda Eller’s Story
For those that love the great outdoors, the warmer temperatures couldn’t come soon enough. Maybe it’s gathering with your extended family for an annual trip to a national park. Or going on a romantic hike through your local woods with someone. Now with summer weather here, it’s an ideal time...
Giving the Gift of Preparedness & Self-Reliance
If you have a few folks into preparedness or that might need a nudge to be a bit more self-reliant, let us simplify your holiday shopping list with these 5 ideas. #1: Patriot Seeds Gift Set: $108.75Now: not available This kit includes 21 varieties of Patriot Seeds in our best-selling Seed...
Top 15 Preparedness Items That Disappear When Disasters Strike
If you live a preparedness lifestyle, you already know the basics of stocking up on food, ensuring you have batteries, and understanding the ins and outs of having a secret money supply so you can purchase goods without a bank or credit freeze. That said, it’s always important to double-check...
Forming a Personal Plan for Nuclear Fallout
First, let’s take care of some basic terminology. Fallout can be the result of any nuclear event, meaning it could be from a weapon or a nuclear plant meltdown. Nuclear fallout is produced when a nuclear burst takes place sufficiently near the Earth's surface that dirt and dust are ejected...
It Was "The BIG One" - Look Out California, Midwest & Northeast
Today, I'd like to talk about the one emergency everyone knows is coming. No one knows the day. All know, when it does, it will not be good for possibly tens of millions who did not prepare. "The big one" looms, whether you live in or travel to California or...
What's the Worst That Could Happen? A Mom Prepares After Terrorism
What's the Worst that Could Happen? A Mom Prepares After Terrorism Today, I thought I'd share a true story of one family's self-reliance journey that followed a horrendous attack on our country. Meet Patriot Jean, who has plenty to share from her preparedness journey. In the hours after the events...
Check it Twice: Will You Forget These?
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 winter. Clean the gutters. Put the boat and other summer toys away. We call this...