importance of physical fitness for prepping

The Importance of Physical Fitness for Prepping

Surviving when SHTF requires a high level of fitness. You may have to walk miles to get food and supplies, carry a heavy pack, and help children and i
Top 10 Most Valuable Items to Trade in an Urban Survival Scenario

Top 10 Most Valuable Items to Trade in an Urban Survival Scenario

You have everything required to survive in a situation where everyday supplies run out.  But would you want to use them to trade?  Probably not…becaus
Storing a Safe Water Supply

Storing a Safe Water Supply

A shocking number of Americans don’t have enough non-perishable food and water to sustain themselves in an emergency.  Any good prepper knows that the
Understanding Hypothermia

Understanding Hypothermia

Cold weather can kill, especially without the proper understanding of the causes, symptoms, and treatments for hypothermia.   Your body is designed to
Prepping with Pets

Prepping with Pets

Anything that is dangerous for you is dangerous for your four-legged family members too. However, petscannot fend for themselves, so it is important t
Top 5 Survival Knots to Know

Top 5 Survival Knots to Know

Whether you’re trying to keep supplies suspended off the ground or climbing up a rocky ridge to a higher vantage point, tying knots is a useful skill
Building the ultimate car survival kit

Building the ultimate car survival kit

You spend hours in your car each week – commuting to work, running errands, and taking the kids topractices. You are prepared for a disaster to hit at
4 Things to Consider Before You Bug In When SHTF

4 Things to Consider Before You Bug In When SHTF

As a BattlBoxer, you already know how important it is to have a plan for when SHTF. Seasoned preppers can walk through their bug out plan in their sle
Your World Travel EDC/ Emergency list

Your World Travel EDC/ Emergency list

Guest contribution from long time customer James Fournier A wise traveler not only carries a passport, but also a photocopy of the passport and a s
Long-Distance Hiking Prep

Long-Distance Hiking Prep

There are very few feelings that compare to the sense of accomplishment and awe of standing at the top of a mountain. Whether you’re tackling a thru-h
Communication Preparedness

Communication Preparedness

It is vitally important to have a communication plan in place with your family before disaster strikes. In a culture dominated by cell phone usage, a
The 5 Levels of Preparedness

The 5 Levels of Preparedness

As survivalists, we know that it’s our job to be prepared for any and every possible situation to occur at any time. But those crazy non-preppers are