Before December hits, the window to get ahead of winter is closing fast. Cold weather, supply chain shortages, holiday financial strain, and increased emergency risks all converge at the exact same time every single year. Most people? They won’t do a thing about it. But you’re different. You’re a prepper — or at least someone who cares enough to take action to protect your family, your friends, and your loved ones. Winter...

When people imagine preparing for a major disaster, the idea of bugging in—staying home, boarding up the house, and riding out the chaos—sounds like a simple, safe plan. But the truth is much harsher. Bugging in comes with serious risks, challenges, and consequences that many preppers overlook. After all, your home might be your fortress… But it can also become your trap. Today, we’ll explore the 10 biggest problems with bugging...

When it comes to preparedness, every ounce you carry has to earn its place. Space is limited, weight matters, and your gear should actually solve real problems — not just look good in a pack. Many tools seem perfect on paper, but out in the real world, they quickly prove themselves dead weight. But there is one category of tool that consistently pulls its weight whether you’re in the city,...

One of the biggest traps in the preparedness and survival community is our love for gear. We research it, compare it, buy it… and then many of us set it on a shelf and never practice with it. Whether it’s a firearm, a bug-out bag, a fire starter, nightstand weapon, or everyday carry setup — gear without training is almost useless. This topic hit me hard while I was at...

Every week here in the U.S., the headlines fill up with what feels urgent — celebrity feuds, political drama, viral social clips. But what if the things really affecting your life were barely showing up on your news feed? I pulled together six major international and national stories that are quietly altering the cost of the things you buy: your groceries, your gas, your heating, even your next vehicle. Let’s dive...

When people hear “everyday carry,” they often picture tactical loadouts, overloaded pockets, and gear that looks more suited for a SWAT team than a normal day. The truth? Real-world EDC isn’t about looking the part — it’s about being prepared without being weighed down. After more than 25 years in preparedness, I’ve learned that the gear you actually carry is more important than the gear you wish you had. So...

If you can find just $10 a week, you can start prepping — seriously. Too many people think preparedness is only for those with big budgets, but the truth is you can build real, practical readiness one week at a time. This plan is designed to take you from zero to self-reliant with just $10 a week — about the cost of one fast-food meal or a Starbucks drink. Here’s...

When most people think about “prepping,” they imagine running for the hills — bugging out with a pack on their back and disappearing into the woods. But the reality is, for the vast majority of disaster situations, the safest, most practical place to be is your home. Your home already has what you need: shelter, insulation, and a base of operations. Instead of abandoning it, focus on making it resilient...