The world we live in is no stranger to pandemics. From the Bubonic plague to the Spanish flu, various diseases and outbreaks have cost millions of lives throughout the course of history. It’s been a relatively long time since we’ve experienced a large-scale outbreak, and many scientists say that we’re long overdue for another. The […]
Although it is nice to hear that camping is a fun way to spend your next family vacation, you may be wondering exactly why that is. Camping is actually often referred to as one of America’s favorite pastimes; there are a number of different reasons for this, as well as reasons as to why camping […]
Let’s assume your home was destroyed in a flood. All your supplies are gone, all you have is your bug-out bag, and you need to evacuate to a new place. That’s one scenario. If there’s a terrorist attack near to where you live, the entire area suddenly becomes dangerous because you don’t know what kind […]
It’s best to settle on your campground, site, or park early on in the planning process. Especially in the spring and summer months, camping is extremely popular so you’ll want to make sure you’re able to get a camping reservation at your location of choice. In addition to this, many campground parks allow guests to […]
This is a very common question that arises in self-defense classes. Should you resist and try to fight off your attacker, or give them what they want in hopes that they won’t hurt you? During a crisis, there’s always a huge spike in crime- particularly violent ones (sexual and not). And once effective law enforcement […]
If this is yours first time taking an extended camping vacation, you may be unsure as to what you should bring along with you. If that is the case, you are definitely not alone. As fun and exciting as it is to venture out into the wilderness, it can sometimes be stressful to plan. If […]
Looking to go camping? One of the reasons camping has become so popular is because of all of the different ways you can do it. When it comes to deciding what you want to camp in, you have two great options: a tent, for those who like to ‘rough it’, or a motorhome, for those […]
The Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “In time of war, the laws fall silent.” This is a very important quote to bear in mind as a prepper. While the only current major wars seem to be occurring in far away places like the Middle East, war is a very real possibility and can […]
In movies like Hostage, Trespass, and Panic Room where a home is invaded, the family is stuck with dealing with the intruders for hours. In reality, home invasions are quite rare. There are three primary reasons for this. Firstly, most burglars prefer an easy crime. They want to strike when the house is empty and […]
Life can be stressful as it is, but when you’re in a crisis, the stress can get much worse. Being a flood victim, experiencing a hurricane tear through your neighborhood, being in a warzone, etc. are all traumatic events and situations that can leave you with frazzled nerves. If you are stressed out, very often […]
