Contrary to what many of my friends think….I actually like to see more and more companies adding preparedness items like the ones we sell to their sites. As first responders ourselves….my partners and I started this business because we carry about getting people better prepared and we want to help change the culture of preparedness in this country. We recognize [...]

Following up on yesterdays blog post is a basic skill you should have when traveling outdoors.  This shelter is something you can make in your back yard or in the woods near your house with the kids or for training purposes.  Just be sure you are not trespassing on someones property. The first step is to find a suitable location.  [...]

Hiking is a year around activity and outdoor conditions can change rapidly so it pays to be prepared.  If you are going on a mountain trek keep in mind changes in elevation.  The higher you ascend, the lower the temperature may become and the more erratic the weather can be.  If you plan to climb Mount Marcy or Mount Washington [...]

As the owner of a preparedness kit/supply company I am always preaching to people the need to be prepared for everyday…what if’s. Preparedness isn’t just about being ready  for major events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, terror attacks, blackouts, etc. There are things that can and do happen everyday that we can be better equipped to deal with. These things can [...]

When I walked into my office this morning the TV was on and tuned to CNN. The first two stories I saw were about potential threats to two different nuclear power plants in the U.S. One of the threats was due to the wildfires in New Mexico that were getting close to the Los Alamos Nuclear Lab forcing the lab [...]