by Tess Pennington | Jan 6, 2018
With the unusual winter weather that many parts of the country are experiencing, driving conditions will be harsh and potentially dangerous. Moreover, getting stranded in your vehicle could become a very real threat, especially if you are traveling in isolated parts...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Apr 10, 2015
[Editor’s Note: Hurricane Katrina was one the deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. With a storm surge of twenty feet tall, it was hard not to find the storm’s wrath. 1,833 individuals lost their lives from the storm and countless...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Jun 7, 2015
This Green Beret’s Guide is Part 2 of the ‘Day To Day Stance: Planning Your Personal Posture’ series. You can read Part 1 of this series by clicking here. Day-to-Day Stance: Planning Your Personal Posture (Part 2) By Jeremiah Johnson Today we will cover some...
by Jeremiah Johnson | May 27, 2015
This series is dedicated to Ben Raines, one of SHTF’s readers, who wrote: “If the power is out for more than 2 weeks I will have some serious decisions to make.” Ben, I’m doing this article for you as I promised, and I hope it will help you (and others) to make those...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 25, 2014
If you wonder why the Navy SEALs are so good at what they do, it’s because they are trained to think in “what-if” scenarios. In their line of work, a SHTF situation is right around the corner and they need to know how to react quickly. Their motto...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 4, 2013
We depend on our vehicle to get us to our destinations no matter what the weather conditions are. But if we do not care for the engine, then it will not be as dependable. Winter is not the time when you want your vehicle to break down. This can create a very dangerous...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Oct 27, 2015
ReadyNutrition guys and gals, this article will focus upon our Winter First Aid measures to treat Frostbite. We will cover first aid procedures, as well as, the ways to understand and recognize frostbite for what it is. As this is a medical condition, keep in mind...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 18, 2017
“I got to, got to, got to, get away…turn me loose, baby.” – Jimi Hendrix, “Stone Free” Yes, ReadyNutrition guys and gals, there comes a time when you just “got to get away,” so to speak. This doesn’t mean to the sands of (what used to be) St....
by Tess Pennington | Jan 4, 2014
Winter brings about erratic weather patterns and chances are that we may be caught in them while we are driving. Blizzards, black ice, and whiteout conditions are just a few of dangers of driving during winter. Emergencies typically come when we least expect them, and...
by Joshua Krause | Jul 31, 2014
If you’ve been paying attention to current events lately, you might have noticed that relations between the United States and Russia haven’t been so tense since the Cold War. Both sides have their agendas, which include competing visions for a future world...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Sep 23, 2016
ReadyNutrition Guys and Gals, I’m sure you may recall the expression “Don’t stop the training!” either from your days in scholastic sports or if you were in the military. Keep that expression in mind, every day, and I wish to make a suggestion to “spice” up the...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 27, 2010
Nothing catches you off guard quite like the sudden rumble of an earthquake. Without a moment’s notice, these naturally occurring events have the ability to create mass movements in the form of landslides, rock slides, rockfall, liquefaction, and submarine...