In the last post, we spent time going over what to look for when you’re checking through your equipment in your Bug-Out-Bag. But how do you know if it’s time to upgrade your equipment? Ask yourself the following questions (1) Is my old item well-worn and starting to wear out? […]
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Semi-Annual Bug-Out-Bag Check and Swap-Out
With the advent of warmer weather, it’s time to test our equipment and swap out our clothes and food. I’m doing a short series on our Semi-Annual Bug-Out-Bag Check and Swap-Out. Today we’re going to focus on making sure that our equipment functions properly. If you’ve never built a Bug-Out-Bag […]
EMERGENCY DEFENSE PREP #5: CHOKE DEFENSE (ROPE OR CORD)
Disclaimer: This post contains graphic content focusing on defending oneself in an emergency, aspects of which may be triggering for some people, and considered adult in nature. Defense situations (such as a choke defense) can vary and no one technique will work for every situation. Technique and weapons use are […]
EMERGENCY DEFENSE PREP #4: KNIFE, STICK, OR BAT DEFENSE
Disclaimer: This post contains graphic content focusing on defending oneself in an emergency, aspects of which may be triggering for some people, and considered adult in nature. Defense situations (such as knife defense) can vary and no one technique will work for every situation. Technique and weapons use are subject […]
Our Kindle Winners Are . . .
I gave away three Kindles! Each of you who subscribe to my e-mail list a read this blog had a chance to win. And on Sunday I e-mailed three people who won the Kindles. Our winners are Mildred S. Elizabeth P. and Donna H. I would like to extend […]
EMERGENCY DEFENSE PREP #3: GUN DEFENSE
Disclaimer: This post contains graphic content focusing on defending oneself in an emergency, aspects of which may be triggering for some people, and considered adult in nature. Defense situations (such as a gun defense) can vary and no one technique will work for every situation. Technique and weapons use are […]
Hey Influencer – That’s You!
Approximately FIVE MINUTES – JUST FIVE MINUTES to influence and shape the preparedness and food storage community. . . Who Are You? So are you a philanthropist? Do you like to do good for the sake of doing good? This link’s for you. Or maybe you’re just friendly. Do you […]
EMERGENCY DEFENSE PREP #2: WEAPON DEFENSE
Disclaimer: This post contains graphic content focusing on defending oneself in an emergency, aspects of which may be triggering for some people, and considered adult in nature. Defense situations (such as a weapon defense) can vary and no one technique will work for every situation. Technique and weapons use are […]
EMERGENCY DEFENSE PREP #1: PROTECTION
Hey everyone! Years ago – like 35 years ago – I took a class in women’s self-defense. And while it was immensely helpful, unfortunately, it’s not something I have stayed up to date on. Happily for us, Nick Card, the author of this current blog post series, has a great […]
Combating Normalcy Bias – Surviving a Knife Attack
Never have I ever. It’s a game that one of my kids has played with other people at a camp. My daughter’s three options that she gave them were (1) I’ve met the governor of Illinois (2) I’ve taken first in a chess tournament (3) I survived an attack by […]

