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When you’re cold, wet, tired and in the elements, hot water for tea, coffee or cooking is good. But hot water quickly is much, much better. And there’s not much out there that boils water in the field more quickly or efficiently than the Kelly Kettle.

Power juicers aren't the first gadget that come to mind when considering the Living Ready lifestyle. Here are some juicing tips that should help anyone interested in self-sufficiency.

  On Jan. 16, President Barack Obama unveiled 23 executive orders and a four-point legislative plan as part of a package of gun control measures....

Being prepared and thinking smart will take the edge off a winter blackout. Here are a few tips.

Living Ready Magazine wasn't too worried about the Mayan Doomsday on Dec. 21, 2012. But that doesn't mean there aren't real disasters worth considering.

Learn about camo rifle painting so it, as well as you, can blend in no matter where you are with this easy do-it-yourself project.

The prototype of the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle was described in the essay “The Scout Rifle Idea” by Jeff Cooper in the 1984 edition of the Gun Digest annual.

The survival gun before there were survival guns is useful and also collectible!

Want to be a better rifleman? First, disregard these common rifle shooting myths.

This video explains how to make a manual well pump. It's an innovative way to solve the water problem during a blackout.

This video explains how to wire a generator to a house. Includes safety tips and debunks a common myth about using generators.

This photo series explains how to make a survival bracelet. This handy, portable survival essential worn around the wrist provides cordage at an instant’s notice. Cordage, as prepared individuals know, is one of the most versatile items one can carry.

Learn how to make a fire the smart way with these tips and tricks.

Hurricane Sandy left an indelible impression on the northeastern United States. The survival lessons it forced people to learn could be applied to nearly all natural disasters. Here are three key takeaways from the tragedy worth considering.

Ideal for snipers and long-range hunters, the Accuracy 1st Whiz Wheel is customized for your rifle so you can deliver hits on targets way, way out there.

In our modern gadget-centric world, the Eton FRX3 fills a unique role. It’s a small, multi-use emergency radio ideal as a first line of defense for families. It even charges cell phones.