When disaster strikes, or a large scale emergency is declared in your community or state, it is a good idea to have some things prepared that can help protect you and your family. This is often called a ‘bug out’ bag. ‘Bugging out’ usually means leaving your home during this time to … Read more
Are you fond of taking backpacking trips in the wilderness? Then, you must be aware of the importance of having a sustainable shelter to protect you from harsh weather and other potential hazards. Since not all adventurists are skilled enough to build makeshift shelters, there is a variety of survival tents, suitable … Read more
Choosing an ideal bug out location is one of the most important things to consider when prepping. Deciding on the best getaway location requires the careful balancing of different needs and requirements. Keep in mind that all of the following items will cover what you’ll need to ensure your family’s safety. 1. … Read more
Have you ever seen thermal camera images while watching the news on TV? There’s a pretty good reason why they’re featured so often – thermal vision looks pretty impressive. While this technology doesn’t quite allow us to see through walls, it’s undoubtedly the closest thing we’ve got to x-ray vision. Thermal imaging … Read more
Trying times come to everyone and sometimes to everyone at once. When tragedies affect the whole country, things change. People tend to step up to help those who are having a more difficult time than they are. This truth sometimes surprises people. In the case of trying times, barriers break down between … Read more
A disaster is defined as a hazardous event that results in significant damage which may include destruction or death. While destruction of an uninhabited area is still destruction, if an event only affects uninhabited areas, it may not be classified as a disaster. About Disasters Disaster is a common topic of research, … Read more
Night-Vision Goggle (NVG) conjures up a picture of action-thriller movies in which the characters are trying to observe people or activities at night. As always, movies bring us close to reality and the night vision goggle is not an exception. At first, they were mostly used by military officers and people in … Read more
As I type this, Tropical storm Dorian is headed towards Florida and deciding whether it is going to become a full-blown hurricane. Like most Floridians, I am going about my day-to-day activities without too much concern about the impending storm. Sure, it gives me some “big news” to check on throughout the … Read more
Some say the world will end in fire; some say in ice. Regardless of how the apocalypse unfolds, you’ll definitely need tools if you want to survive in a world ravaged by fire, ice, or an AI uprising. Whether you’re actually prepping for doomsday or just want to be prepared for any … Read more