Does It Stay . . .or Does It Go?
When and How to Replace Your Older Gear
I grew up with parents who saved everything useful, or potentially useful, just in case. No, they weren’t hoarders. The...
Survival Skills
Harnessing the Sun
Solar-powered Gear That Improves Your Situation
The next time you’re adding to your emergency supply cache or packing your bug-out bag, don’t forget to add sol...
IN THE CROSSHAIRS
Easy and Effective to Shoot, Consider These Three Crossbows for Your Survival Game Plan.
I didn’t know what to expect. On my first shot, I was startled. On my ...
WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN RESOURCES
Here are 6 of Our Most Informative Wildfire Articles
1. WHERE THERE’S SMOKE, THERE ARE HEALTH RISKS: WILDFIRES COULD CAUSE MORE PREMATURE DEATHS
With ...
WATER IN THE BANK
Using Cisterns to Secure a Large Water Supply
Wherever you might find yourself, in whatever situation, you will need water. Even if you have a source of water,...
Stop the Bleed!
Life-saving First-aid Basics of Hemorrhage Control
First-aid steps for any injury should begin with identifying yourself and reassuring the injured person that...
H2O Tools
Gear-up to Stay Hydrated
Editor’s Note: This is one of three sections about water we published on our Fall 2018 Prepper Manual. The other two sections are The ...
PLAYING WITH FIRE
How to Make a DIY Fire Kit
Keep in mind that when it comes time to use the fire kit in the field, it might be under less-than-ideal conditions.
Of all the ...
BREAKING NATURE’S CODE
How to Unlock the Secrets in the Sign
Before I took on this assignment, I traded e-mails with my ASG editor about exactly what is meant by the term, “sign.” Th...
When the Countdown Starts
Be Ready to Act Within 30 Minutes after SHTF.
The first 30 minutes after the SHTF could be the most critical moments of your life and the lives of the ones you...