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5 Best Rocket Stoves (and Plans) For Survival On The Market

Rocket Stoves Are A Prepared Survivalist’s Dream Tool – Discover The Best One’s Available Today

Air. Water. Food. Warmth. Self Defense.

The 5 fundamental requirements of survival. If you provide those 5 elements, you survive.

It might not be fun, it might not be pretty, but with them, you live.

So today let’s talk about one survival tool that supports both cooking and warmth in a single device – The Mighty Rocket Stove.

Specifically, we’ll deep dive into the following rocket stove topics: [Read more…]

The Ultimate Hurricane Prep List For Survival

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The Ultimate Hurricane Prep List – For Before, During, And After The Storm

Over the past few days, as I’m writing this article, I’ve been keeping close tabs on the weather reports in the Gulf of Mexico.

A large tropical storm was brewing just offshore and is likely reaching landfall about now…

Maybe it will reach hurricane status, maybe not.

But I guarantee, there WILL be LOTS of hurricanes this year and every year after.

And it’s very likely some WILL reach landfall along the US coastline. It’s not a matter of IF but WHEN.
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Best Non Perishable Food For Epic Survival Emergencies

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Before we discuss non perishable food, I wanted to share some shocking food related statistics with you:

Approximately 1/3 of worldwide food production for humans gets wasted every year (about 1.3 BILLON tonnes)!
Food losses and wastes add up to about $990 billion across the globe.
Fruits and vegetable have the highest rate of waste of any food types.
Per person, waste by North American and European consumers is between 210 and 250 lbs per year!
842 MILLION people in the world do not have enough food…about 12% of the world’s population!

So just by eliminating so much waste, we can help to reduce much of our worlds starvation. [Read more…]

Best Hazmat Suit For Survival On The Market Today 2019

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Let me guess…you’re searching for REAL answers to your SERIOUS questions about hazmat suits.

Why? Because there’s a ton of confusion surrounding these weird looking “suits”.

And a Hazmat Suit is not something you buy often – so you want to get it right the first time.

So, you must decide first, do you even need one, and if so, which one is best…

You need someone you can trust to give you some straight answers.

Hi – I’m Jack – I’m that someone, so let’s begin. [Read more…]

Gray Man – How To Blend In By Hiding In Plain Sight

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“Sometimes the best hiding place is the one that’s in plain sight.” – Stephanie Meyer

Today, we’re going to discuss hiding in plain sight. But not about hiding “things” using diversion safes, but hiding YOU.

We’re going to dissect the psychology behind Gray Man theory.

The gray man concept is not new. Others have written about it, and we’ve even touched on it in previous articles as well:

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How To Survive A Nuclear Attack – Hunker Down Or Die

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There’s nothing that frightens me more than a nuclear attack.

Not only are they the most destructive device known to man, but surviving one might be worse than being wiped out at ground zero.

I realize that sounds morbid but surviving the aftermath is not for the faint of heart.

Just barely surviving the initial blast likely means days or weeks of acute radiation sickness.

Your only chance is to quickly hunker down or die.

So today we’re going to discuss all aspects of how to survive a nuclear attack: [Read more…]

Best Portable Solar Generators For Survival Emergencies 2019

By Just In Case Jack 8 Comments

Man, there’s an awful lot of confusion (and misinformation) about portable solar generators.

Seems like every week I get tons of questions about them.

For example:

How do they work?
Won’t they be worthless on cloudy days?
Will it keep me safe if I lose power?
What about a long-term outage?
Can I buy a small unit today and expand later?
Which solar generator is best?

I get it. These are the very same questions I had.

But the bottom line is:

We all want to know if they’re a reliable source of backup power generation. [Read more…]

7 Best Hand Crank Radios On The Market Today – 2019

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Everyone should own a hand crank radio.

I truly believe that.

Why? Because we all have an obligation to prepare for future emergencies.

Regardless of whether you think a widespread global catastrophe is in the cards or not…

Local weather emergencies happen all the time – that’s a fact.

And the hand crank radio is one of the most reliable, versatile, and powerful tools in such an emergency.

So if you’re thinking about getting one, you’re in the right place. [Read more…]

7 Best Tactical Pants On The Market Today – 2019

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We’ve all seen those new survival reality shows…

The ones where someone is dropped off naked in the jungle. Forced to make everything from scratch, including their clothes.

No thanks; I’d rather start with a good pair of tactical pants!

No matter what your day brings, from the job site to the backcountry, good tactical pants are a lifesaver.

I’m talking about lightweight, abrasion resistant materials with built-in stain resistance.

Pants specifically made to combat the harsh sun, fierce wind, and torrential downpours.

Pants with lots of pockets for all your tactical gear and anything else you need. [Read more…]

How To Harvest, Process, and Eat Acorns With Ease

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Are Acorns Edible? Can Humans Eat Acorns? Are Acorns Poisonous?

Today We’re going to get to the bottom of these questions and more…

Fall is harvest season.

Late summers and early fall are a whirlwind for anyone who hunts, fishes, gardens, and forages.

The time of year when everything becomes available all at once. The last chance we have to stockpile food resources for the coming winter.

Making it one of the busiest times of the year for those who have the proper set of self-reliance skills.

I know I’ve been busy because my pantry is nearly filled to capacity but we still have several months left to top it off. [Read more…]