I've read dozens, and I mean dozens, of lists telling me everything I need to have with me to survive. Usually there are no surprises. This list of 13 survival must-haves has some genius suggestions for items your emergency kit might be ... Read More
36 Lessons Learned From Testing a 72-Hour Kit
Over the last two months, on two separate occasions, I had the opportunity to test my 72-hour kit. Yes, these tests were intentional. Testing a 72 Hour Kit...Why? My background is one of preparedness. In the military, we made casualty ... Read More
A Four-Seasons Emergency Plan: Summer Survival
Not long ago I was feeling pretty good about my food storage and other preps, perhaps even a bit smug, until someone asked, "Are you stocked up on potassium iodide tablets?" "What??" was my incredulous response. After some research, I ... Read More
Three Layers of 72 Hour Preparedness
The first 72 hours following any disaster are the most critical, but it's also during those intial hours that emergency services and personnel are stretched to the limit. With a system of carefully planned 72 Hour Kits, your family can be ... Read More
Don’t Leave Home Without It: The Vehicle 72-Hour Kit
Soccer moms, football moms, cheerleading moms, whatever they call us, "chauffeur" better describes what we, Survival Moms, do every day. In my world, it's not unusual to have a kid's dentist appointment, a field trip, and a swim meet all on the same ... Read More
Comparing Emergency Ration Bars
If you've explored survivalist and prepper circles for any amount of time, you've probably seen those emergency ration bar thingies packaged in mylar. These bars are made by several different companies. They are all slightly different but are usually ... Read More
Seven Things I Wish I Had Known When I Began Prepping
Have you gotten bit by the prepper bug? Millions all over the world now consider themselves to be preppers, and there are handbooks, such as this one, that provide step-by-step survival instructions for families. I bet you've spent hours on the ... Read More
How to Prep Your Kids For Emergencies: Supplies
Being a parent means that your kids are the very first things you worry about. Doubly so when it comes to prepping your kids for emergency situations. Our first thoughts in any emergency are for our children; we want them to be healthy, safe, and not ... Read More
10 Survival Uses for Zip Ties
Zip ties are handy little tools that can be used in pretty much any situation. In a way, they are kind of like duct tape in that the possible uses are infinite. Their strength and holding power are impressive, even in the smaller sizes. Originally ... Read More
A Non-Traditional Take on the Bug-Out Bag, Part 2
Guest post by J.E. See Part 1 of his article here. Most disasters and emergencies send us to the homes of friends, family, or motel/hotel rooms to, “weather the storm.” This might be for a few days, weeks, months, even years. Most of the time we ... Read More
