Surviving with New Skill Sets

If one were to look at Mama Donna and I and compare us to some 30’ish couple in an exclusive gated subdivision, who are a GS whatever federal government paper-shuffler and a mid-level lawyer in a big firm we’d look

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When the Disaster Hits

Whether it is natural or man-made, you have to survive the initial event or it is game over. In many cases, however, survival comes down to God’s grace. A tornado may make a direct hit on you, an earthquake could

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The IndestructiBelt

In a survival situation, a belt is actually a great thing to have. A belt can save someone’s life! However, leather belts can rip, rot, and can become unreliable for survival purposes. The IndestructiBelt is a belt that is, well, indestructible!

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IT’S AS EASY AS 1 (GENERATOR), 2 (COOLERS), AND 3 (CAR BATTERIES)

  Even though I am now surrounded by 20” or so of snow, I am thinking of spring when I do the checks on my prepping gear. One item on the list is to bring out my generator for its

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D.A.R.E. to Survive

You took your time and carefully squeezed out your prepping supplies and gear from your budget. You put together your plans based on the knowledge of your local threats and conditions but with an eye towards the possible major “Level

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Counter Surveillance & Situational Awareness Made Easy

In an increasingly dangerous world, counter surveillance and situational awareness are skills everyone should learn and practice in their everyday lives. Actual surveillance photo (Above) from many years ago that I took while on surveillance during a large drug transaction.

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The 5 Best Cars for Winter Camping

The adventurous soul never rests. When she steps outside and feels the bite of an icy wind, she is not tempted to hide inside behind closed doors like others will. She will see a challenge to conquer. Adventurers do not

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3 Winter Emergency Essentials For Your Home

Unless you prepare for common winter emergencies like power outages, heating system breakdowns, and structural damage, you might suddenly find yourself one day facing a cold and miserable experience. The following three essentials can make life a lot better during

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Understanding Self Defense: Passive and Active

The Seven Sisters of Urban Survival (Part VII) Passive security is a matter of putting as many layers or barriers between you and your family and the bad guys outside who may want to get in. It is necessary to

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How to Use Money in a Survival Situation

The Seven Sisters of Urban Survival (Part VI) Sooner or later every prepping and urban survivalist discussion gets around to money in general and gold in particular, with silver jingling around in between. With all the hype, confusion can reign.

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