by Tess Pennington | Oct 14, 2013
Possessing crucial skill sets are a must have when forming a survival group. Individuals bringing a variety of skills binds the group further to create a solid, well-functioning team. That said, like anything regarding preparedness, you do not want to become...
by Tess Pennington | Sep 6, 2013
Although it is important to be prepared for disasters by having the right supplies, many preppers overlook the importance of having the right skills. They are not adequately trained to handle the disaster situations in which they find themselves. Having the proper...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 23, 2012
Recently, we talked about the necessity of learning skills to aid us in a survival situation. Don’t underestimate the value of those skills for barter. If the grid goes down, people may be left with no access to medical care, serious gaps in their knowledge or the...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 20, 2012
I have often emphasized how important it is to understand that preparedness isn’t about how many items you have stored away – it’s really about learning the skills necessary to survive. Ultimately, we want to be self-reliant and able to maintain a healthy...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 11, 2011
This article was originally posted at Prepare Wise Hunting is not for everyone, but everyone should know how to hunt to some extent. If you end up in a survival situation without food, knowing how to find and catch prey will mean the difference between life and death....
by Sara Tipton | Jun 8, 2022
Hurricanes are getting worse and more severe. They’re bigger, wetter, stronger, and slower. Scientists agree that the 2022 Atlantic Ocean hurricane season, spanning June 1 to November 30, will be the seventh straight season with more storms than average. Recent...
by Sara Tipton | May 6, 2022
Foraging for your own food or medicine may become a necessity in the coming months unless you want to fork over massive amounts of money for a limited amount of food. With soaring inflation and grocery store shelves emptying, it is important to correctly identify...
by Sara Tipton | Apr 18, 2022
Hurricanes are not new to the United States, however, the Earth is going through some changes that could make them more abundant than before. Never be fearful, but be prepared. A new study suggests that more hurricanes will be coming to “midlatitude”...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 15, 2022
It’s a cold, hard fact that we live in uncertain times and things don’t seem to be getting any better. For years I have urged you all to get preparations together for short and long-term situations, and all the while we continue sliding down the slippery slope of...
by Sara Tipton | Feb 18, 2022
A skier who got lost over Christmas was found dead near a ski resort in Truckee, CA. This man seemed to be an avid outdoorsman and felt capable enough to go off on his own. That was his first mistake. His second mistake was not accounting for a worst-case scenario...
by Sara Tipton | Jan 17, 2022
Let’s say you’re feeling pretty good about your preps. You’ve got your preps squared away, a nice supply for medical and first aid supplies, you’re prepped for multiple types of emergencies. Now, what do you do? It’s time to take your preparedness to the next...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 16, 2021
Medical emergencies are bound to be a problem if disaster strikes. In the event that doctors and other medical professionals are not readily available, we should all know what we can do to lessen the burden of injuries and/or infections sustained during a SHTF event....
