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Gear
Bag Drop: Hiking the Grand Canyon with an Osprey Kestrel 48
I needed a pack that was tough and dependable, so I chose the Osprey Kestrel 48. It weighs about 3.5 pounds and has a multitude of pockets.
Preparation
Buyer’s Guide: Perimeter Defense Tools for Home Security
These perimeter defense tools can buy you valuable reaction time if a burglar or intruder attempts to break into your property.
Gear
Field Ready Gear – June 2022 Edition
We take a look at some of the latest survival gear from Adventure Medical Kits, Gatorz, Survivor Filter, Meopta, Wiley X, and more.
Survival
DIY Disinfectants: How to Fight Diseases with Limited Resources
Strict attention to hygiene and use of disinfectants, both off-the-shelf and improvised, will save many lives in the aftermath of a disaster.
Preparation
Preparedness Lessons from the Uvalde Mass Shooting
Prior to the mass shooting, Uvalde had been like any city in America, not yet a statistic. A disturbed 18-year old changed that forever.
Survival
Book Review: “The Disaster Diaries” by Sam Sheridan
"The Disaster Diaries" draws in new crowds to the world of preparedness who otherwise might not want to read a traditional survival manual.
Gear
Pocket Preps: IFAKs for Everyday Carry
The IFAK (Individual First-Aid Kit) has been a standard military item for generations and has become common with other first responders.
Survival
What if You Witness a Mass Casualty Incident?
In a mass casualty incident such as this vehicle ramming attack scenario, preparation is a key to being an asset rather than a liability.