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3 Tips for Choosing a Portable Solar Panel
Before you buy portable solar panels, consider these three important points. How much energy do you need? How much abuse will take? Is it easy to use?
Emergency Preparedness Checklist: Everyday Carry Gear
Use this emergency preparedness checklist as a template for deciding what everyday carry gear you'll have at the ready for day-to-day situations.
5 Features To Look For In A Survival Knife
The best survival knife should sport these features: fixed blade, full tang, overall length between 7 and 11 inches, single edge and able to retain an edge.
Disaster Preparedness: Are There More Looters Now or Then?
Are looters and looting after a natural disaster a modern phenomenon? Has it gotten worse? Here's a thought-provoking look at looters throughout history.
3 Rules: Choosing Centerfire Survival Handguns
Looking for the best survival handguns? Read this article for the three rules to consider before buying any centerfire survival pistol or revolver.
BOB: 3 Must-Have Emergency Water Storage Containers
Here are the three kinds of emergency water storage containers that every bug out bag must include.
What is a Mutual Assistance Group?
Here is why Mutual Assistance Groups are important for a bird's eye view of preparedness in your community. Survival doesn't have to mean going it alone.
5 Reasons to Own Survival Firearms
Not convinced survival firearms are a necessary part of preparedness? Here are 5 reasons why survival firearms are indispensable.
MAG: How to Meet Mutual Assistance Group Members
Whether you are making or joining a mutual assistance group (MAG), you'll want to check out the members first. Here are some must-know etiquette tips.
Organizing Your Mutual Assistance Group
Here are 5 common ways mutual assistance groups (MAGs) are organized, plus 3 typical leadership options, presented by Charley Hogwood of P.R.E.P.
Market Trends: New Lone Star Retailer Caters to Hunters
Modern sporting rifles and tried and true bolt-actions moving fast with Texas hunters at new retailer.
The Dark Side of the Backyard Chicken Trend
A growing number of backyard chickens are being given up to shelters because they've become inconvenient to owners. There's an easy solution to the problem.
Ruger Mark II: The Best Survival Pistol?
Here's why the Ruger Mark II might be the best survival pistol. Do you agree? What's your pick for the best survival pistol? Find ideas here.
5 Unlikely Stashes for Survival Gear Storage
Check out these unlikely stashes for survival gear storage. These five spots around the home could hide almost anything with a little creativity.
Does Faith Play a Role in Your Preparedness?
Living Ready asked that question to its online community of prepared people. The answers will surprise you.
Mutual Assistance Groups: Choosing a Location for Your MAG
Here's how to choose a location for your mutual assistance group, divided by survival group and retreat group.
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