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Reader's Tip: Home Water Storage Systems

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Reader's Tip: Home Water Storage Systems

A reader who goes by Mountain Goat shared his techniques for emergency water storage, including tanks, mobile trailers,...

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How to Prepare for a Long-Term Power Outage

Preparation

How to Prepare for a Long-Term Power Outage

Our society depends on electricity. We expect that when we flip the...

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Survival

The One-Stop Emergency Shopping Challenge

Survival

The One-Stop Emergency Shopping Challenge

A major disaster has hit and there's only one store on your way home....

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January 9, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Water Management Planning for Survival

So, you have your bug-out bag all ready to go. You’re ready for a SHTF scenario. But, do you have a water management plan?

January 2, 2019 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Ham Radio Fundamentals

Ham radio takes radio communications to the next step. These radios are capable of using much more power than Citizens Band (CB), meaning more distance.

December 27, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

PDF Guide: Norway's Approach to Emergency Preparedness

This English-language PDF published by the Norwegian government outlines basic gear suggestions and emergency preparedness tips for citizens.

December 26, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

4 DIY Survival Uses for Altoids Tins

We take a look at a handful of projects you can do with Altoids tins using items you probably have sitting around the house.

December 22, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

The No-B.S. Paramedic Guide to 3 Common Injuries

We asked a Special Operations Combat Medic how he’d tackle three common trauma situations that our readers may someday face with minimal medical equipment.

December 19, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Poll: Wilderness Pastimes & Morale Boosters

There are many recreational activities to occupy your down time while you're off the grid. Let us know your favorite wilderness pastime in this poll.

December 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Book Review: "Gray Man: Camouflage For Crowds, Cities, and Civil Crisis"

The term “gray man” has been around for a long time and references an individual who can blend into his or her surroundings to not…

December 9, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: 3 EDC Knife Sharpeners

Being able to restore a blade to shaving-sharp condition is always valuable. These three pocket-sized knife sharpeners can help you maintain that edge.

December 8, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Vanishing Act: 5 Tips for Surviving a Kidnapping

The likelihood of being the victim of a kidnapping or abduction may be relatively low, but the severity of its consequences make it important to…

December 2, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Review: Grey Ghost Precision Glock 19 Slide & Barrel

We took a look at some Grey Ghost Precision Glock 19 upgrades to decide if they can improve the pistol's performance without destroying its reliability.

December 1, 2018 :: By Andrew Schrader

Point the Way: Survival Compass Buyer's Guide

We explore six compass models in this land-navigation tool buyer’s guide, ranging the spectrum from basic backpacker to professional off-grid adventurer.

November 30, 2018 :: By Patrick McCarthy

Old-School Navigation: How to Use a Map and Compass

If you want to go “up” on a map, you just follow your compass needle, right? Well, navigation is actually a bit more complicated than…

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