Now that winter is behind us, it is time to consider getting off the beaten. There’s magic in the forest’s solitude — you’re surrounded by life yet alone in a sometimes savage world where things can hurt. You’ll probably lose your way more than once, gathering good tales for later campfires. However, first, you must know how to survive when lost in the wild. You become keenly aware of the necessities of survival in such circumstances. How can you improve your chances of returning to your loved ones alive? Here are three no-nonsense tips for surviving in the wild.   3 Tips for Surviving in ..read more

The HydroBlu Pressurized Jerrycan Water Filter has made my favorite emergency preps list! It’s a 4-gallon water container with a hand pump for water filtration. The hand pump pressurizes water that has been added to the Jerrycan, feeding it through the filters, and turns it into clean drinking water. This Jerrycan will be replacing the two cases of bottled water that my husband and I pack when we go on long road trips. If you like hanging out with your family at the lake, camping, have preps set aside for an emergency, or like to travel to remote destinations then this may be a good fit for yo ..read more

What makes scout rifles so popular over the years is their ability to serve various purposes. Their lightweight is practical for hunting trips, accurate enough for target-shooting competitions, and their shorter barrel is handy for self-defense, making them a valuable addition to a prepper’s emergency supplies.  In this article, we’ll look at five of the most reliable and effective scout rifles currently available and touch on some critical safety aspects of scouting rifles. Before we examine the five outstanding models that have proven their worth in both performance and durability, do y ..read more

Prepper fish antibiotics are a popular topic in the emergency preparedness community. It’s a growing trend for preppers to add fish antibiotics to their emergency supplies, but why fish antibiotics? In this article, you will learn why specifically fish antibiotics (not just any animal antibiotic) are considered when stocking up on household first aid supplies. You’ll also see illustrated images on why preppers believe fish antibiotics are safe for human consumption and how you can get prescription-strength antibiotics for your emergency kit.  I am NOT a medical professional! The following ..read more

Did you know you can grow Oyster mushrooms in your home and eat them in as little as five to ten days? Mushrooms like warmth, water, and shade, so you’ll see them outdoors in the spring. Shaggy Mane mushrooms show up around this season in my backyard, so I’ve learned how to make ink from them. The rising price of food has been on my mind. This is one of many reasons I think it’s important to teach my kids how to grow food. Growing their own mushrooms is a good place to start! The safest and simplest way to start growing edible mushrooms is a mushroom grow kit. The ..read more

Camping is rarely a smooth adventure. The adventure will inevitably involve mistakes and failures. Regardless of how carefully you plan, problems might still happen while camping. Learning to overcome these mishaps is a part of the adventure.  Within this article, you’ll read about some mistakes to avoid when camping.   Avoiding the most common camping errors is a great way to start planning for a trip. Strive to make your camping excursions peaceful. And understanding the faults ahead is the most significant way to avoid them.    No matter how often you have camped in the ..read more

There are twenty-two road trip essentials that I don’t leave home without. Have you ever considered how one item can provide more freedom, comfort, and expand opportunities? For example, a rain poncho allows you the freedom to walk relatively protected outdoors in the rain. A water bottle and a protein bar will enable hikers to go farther and explore more terrain. More supplies can lead to greater freedoms. I’m a big fan of day hiking, kayaking, and road trips. Having a checklist of the right supplies gives me peace of mind to take on new adventures. Preparing for a journey takes some time an ..read more

An emergency dentist trip can be costly and sometimes hard to schedule. Temporary tooth fixes can be purchased at local drug stores, large retail stores, online stores, and sometimes at dollar stores. The cost can range anywhere from $4.50 to $40. In this article, you’ll learn three options to fix a broken tooth at home or on vacation and see how they compare.  When someone searches the web for “How to Fix a Broken Tooth at Home” it can be a general term that could be applied to several dental problems. Clarifying what your situation is can help you get the right product. Look at the list ..read more

1. What is a faraday bag?  Faraday bags provide shielding solutions for anti-hacking/antitracking protection for electronic devices. Our faraday bags are designed for data security by blocking signal transmission. For example, criminals have methods to hijack a keyfob signal by boosting it to gain access to a person’s car. This is the leading threat in the automotive community. Our faraday bags offer military-grade EMP protection (MIL-STD-188-125). My name is Ryan Judy and I have been working within the security preparedness industry for about 14 years. I started MOS Equipment in Santa Ba ..read more

“In 2005, Hurricane Rita plowed right over the top of us.  We were living in a subdivision at the time and lost power and potable water for a couple of weeks.  That’s when I realized how vulnerable our public utilities are…” This article is part of a new series called Interviewing Preppers. The idea is to shed some light on the different styles of prepping. Just as no two people would define success the same way, no two preppers would define their method of prepping the same way. In each interview, I ask the spotlighted prepper seven questions regarding their journey, goals ..read more