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Before beginning any fitness routine, it is recommended that you consult with a health care professional. You are responsible for your own training! In a grid-down situation, you will find that you are unable to rely on modern technology for everyday things that we take for granted. Things such as heat, transport, and even food […]
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For those of you planting out your vegetable gardens, one of the easiest and most effective ways to ensure a good harvest without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers is to use companion planting. Companion planting is choosing plants that are mutually beneficial and planting them in close proximity to each other, and planting […]
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Fundamentals of Operations Security The first rule of prep club is…you don’t talk about prep club. The second rule of prep club is…you don’t talk about prep club. Operations Security, or OPSEC is an essential part of every preparedness minded person life. OPSEC is the process of identifying and limiting potential vulnerabilities in security that […]
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It’s happened; now it’s no longer a good idea to stay home. You could bug out on foot, but depending on your fitness level you’re probably only going to be able to carry 100 pounds about 25 miles a day, assuming you have access to water and food along the way. To me this seems […]
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OK, so you have been prepping for this for some time now. Your bug-out bag is packed, but are you truly ready to bug out? Bugging out is more than simply having a stocked bag and leaving your home. You can’t run about aimlessly hoping to get to safety, you will need a well prepared […]
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Having a bugout bag is essential for any prepper. Of course most people want to be able to bunker in and remain with their property, but sometimes that just isnt possible. In the event that things get too dangerous to remain where you are, you will need to be prepared to evacuate, and ensure that […]
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If you are lost in the outdoors, besides securing food and water, navigation is going to be one of your most important tasks. If you don’t have a compass, that can be a bit tricky, but here are a few methods to get you back on track. Use your watch as a compass: If you […]
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The acronym SHTF stands for Stuff (or whatever other S word you’d like to use instead) Hit The Fan. In the preparedness and survivalist communities it refers to a catastrophic failure in life support systems like electricity, water treatment, the ability of stores to have their stocks replenished, etc. commonly referred to as “The Grid.” […]
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When camping, it is very important to preserve the environment you are in. Most people think that this means simply picking up your trash and extinguishing your campfire, but there are many more things you can do to minimise your impact on nature. Before you begin your trip, be sure to plan ahead and prepare. […]
