January 2016, a purchase was made of over 20 solar powered, crank powered and alternative powered handheld lights. These flashlights all underwent extensive testing. This testing included the following steps for my personal use. 1. Drop testing … [Continue reading] about Best Solar Powered / Hand Crank Flashlights
By Sandra A number of years ago I awoke to the unpleasant reality that when the stuff hits the fan and people were unable to get food and water, they would spill out into the suburbs, even past the burbs, to our sleepy community, to take what they … [Continue reading] about Homesteading In Tennessee (Tips For Finding Your Homestead)
By Joel M. Skousen, Author, Strategic Relocation North American Guide to Safe Places Many people new to the preparedness field often get exposed early on to the writings of survival blogger and author James Wesley Rawles (Patriots and … [Continue reading] about The Redoubt Of The East
By Joel Skousen Author, Strategic Relocation and The Secure Home Kentucky and Tennessee are a couple of my favorite states for relocation for those already in the East looking for safety. They are both in or beyond the Appalachian chain of … [Continue reading] about Is Kentucky a Survival Retreat Location For Preppers
by Brandon Cox When shopping for camouflage, it’s hard to resist the bargain area where camos are sold for less than retail. Usually, the camos featured in the clearance section are out of season. However, some hunters will jump at the chance to … [Continue reading] about The Best Camouflage Pattern for Hunting By Season
by JimShyWolf Let's clear the air first. I'm not a professional archer or survival bow hunter. I've never published an article in BowHunter or Archery magazine, nor have I ever competed in the Olympics in any venue, let alone archery. (Regardless … [Continue reading] about Why You Should Learn Bow Hunting for Survival
“Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.” Fred Bear “Nothing clears a troubled mind better than shooting a bow.” Fred Bear For thousands of years, archery has been utilized as a tool … [Continue reading] about Inexpensive Bows for Hunting, Bushcraft, and Survival
by Brandon Cox If you’re in a survival situation or planning to live off the grid, you are probably interested in weapons. Specifically, what weapon should you take with you. Guns are a logical choice, but they’re hard to maintain over long … [Continue reading] about Why Are Compound Bows Better Than Traditional Bows?
by Patrick F Alarms are usually one of two types, audio, or visual, although some can be a combination of the two. Alarms are also a great resource if used effectively and acted upon when triggered. They allow an extra layer of protection/defense … [Continue reading] about How to Make Your Rural Home Safe From Intruders
When it comes to multi-tools there are dozens, hundreds of available choices. The best part is, they can all be very useful for a variety of reasons and in a variety of situations. However, for survival, prepping and or simply having, … [Continue reading] about What’s The Best Multi-Tool to Buy For EDC
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete.” Sun Tzu Budget prepping is a difficult thing to do. After all, there is a difference between … [Continue reading] about Holosun Optic Sight [An Honest Review]