A ballistic helmet is essential for those who want a complete kit of tactical gear. Helmets are often one of the last pieces of gear people add to their kit, and that’s not a good thing. Why do you need a ballistic helmet? Body armor protects your chest and torso from bullets, but that leaves your head completely vulnerable and plenty of people will take advantage of that. In...

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Many preppers agree that being in an urban area when society goes south is not ideal. For those who have the desire and resources to secure a bug out location, there are a lot of things to consider. After all, the reason to have a bug out location is to get away from the chaos and potential danger a SHTF situation can generate. With that in mind, what follows...

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Many city dwellers are making the decision to leave due to civil unrest and riots. Some made the decision to bug out due to COVID-19 alone but the addition of civil unrest has led many to leave temporarily or for good. A bug out trailer ensures that you are ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Bugging out in a trailer is a choice that many have made. There...

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We would all love to stay in our home, hunker down, and tough out any SHTF situation. However, this isn’t going to be possible in every situation, especially if you live in an urban center. This is why so many preppers have been creating a bug out emergency plan, getting prepared to get out of Dodge if the going gets rough. But bugging out when disaster strikes is no...

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If you have made plans to bug out should disaster strike or a society-changing event happen, then you are one step ahead of many preppers. Ideally, you have your bug out location chosen, stocked, and ready to go at a moment’s notice. At this point, there's only one question remaining. How are you gonna get there? In other words, do you have a bug out vehicle that is ready...

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If you live in a big city and you’ve been reading about survival, you know by now that it will be harder to get out of the city center in an emergency than it would be if you lived in the suburbs or a small town. All you have to do is look at recent events in Europe to see this is true and that you need an evacuation...

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There are many choices when it comes to respirators. Those who are exposed to high levels of volatile organic compounds, dust, toxins, etc. use a full-face respirator. Full-face respirators are always used in a nuclear incident. The COVID-19 pandemic created a lot of interest in full-face respirators, resulting in overwhelming demand. There is a lot of misinformation out there about what full face respirators can actually filter out.  You should consider...

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If you own a firearm, you need a gun cleaning kit. Firearm maintenance is essential to keep your gun performing well. Regular gun maintenance helps you familiarize yourself with your weapon, making it more likely that you’ll be able to solve problems and malfunctions should they occur. A firearm is a considerable investment that can last more than a lifetime if taken care of properly. Choosing the best gun...

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With so many hiking backpacks out there, it can be hard to know which is the best hiking backpack for your goals and body type. In this post, you will learn what criteria to consider and find backpacks for every budget. From day packs for short hiking trips to full-size expedition packs, you’ll learn the positives and negatives so you can make the best purchasing decision to meet your...

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