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Winter Vehicle Survival Course Recap
“We’re going to put a car out in the snow and you’re going to teach a survival course around it”. I’m not sure if those were the exact words from... -
Preparedness: A Mortarman's Perspective
Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Across all aspects of my life, I’ve done my best, with what I’ve had at the time,... -
How to Choose the Best Emergency Bivouac
When I was 15 years old, I met up with one of my high-school buddies, Jim, to do an overnight hiking/camping trip just on the outskirts of my hometown. I didn't... -
Dressing for Cold Weather
If you spent any time as a kid riding a sled downhill at breakneck speed, or perhaps engaging in a neighborhood snowball fight, you probably have vivid memories of dressing... -
Water Purification Planning For Your Home
One part of preparedness that we often see overlooked and taken for granted is clean water. Water is a necessary element that we need for not only the basic functionality... -
Winter Survival Foods- What to Eat in the Winter to Stay Warm
The average American diet consists of approximately 2,000-2,500 calories. At least, that is what I have read on the side of food containers for as long as I can remember.... -
Stay Fit to Survive
If you grew up in the 80s or the early part of the 90s, you would think the ideal image of a survivor is that of a chiseled, oiled, and... -
Survival: Wild Edible Plants
Terence McKenna--A famous American Philosopher, Ethnobotanist (one who studies a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of local culture and people), and author once stated, "Nature... -
The Survival Holiday Gift Guide For 2021
Mikey Hernandez’s Mobility Gift Guide: Christmas is just under 3 weeks away. Yes, 2021 is over and it is time to purchase gifts to celebrate the holidays. The top recovery... -
Every Day Carry Breakdown
What is an EDC? If you’re new to preparedness you may have heard the term EDC and wondered about its meaning. EDC (everyday carry) plain and simply refers to the... -
Winterizing Your Survival Kit
Growing up in New England, I learned to appreciate the frequency of the seasons changing. When the seasons changed, so did the way we had to live with the corresponding... -
Every Day Carry Breakdown
What is an EDC? If you’re new to preparedness you may have heard the term EDC and wondered about its meaning. EDC (everyday carry) plain and simply refers to the...
