Why You Need a Survival Axe

Why do you need a survival axe? When people think about prepping gear, they usually focus on the obvious items first. Things like emergency food kits, water filtration, firearms, medical supplies, generators, and radios tend to dominate the conversation. While all of those things matter, one tool...

By Ryan Domke

How My EDC Evolved as a Parent

Before I had kids, my every day carry (EDC) setup was rather minimal. My pockets held my daily-use tools (such as a knife, flashlight, wallet and phone), while my waistband held my pistol. If something didn’t see frequent use, it didn’t make the cut. At that point, my EDC was built entirely a...

By Ryan Domke

New MTM Limited-Edition America250 Ammo Crates in 5-Can & 4-Can Models

The American spirit is strong in innumerable firearm companies this year as we celebrate our 250th anniversary as a nation. Another company that is getting in on that action is MTM Case-Gard with their America250  collection of products that includes a 4-can and 5-can set for any of your uni...

By Adam Scepaniak

How Much Ammo to Stockpile For Training and SHTF

You don’t need 50,000 rounds unless you’re leading a fire team. However, you do need enough ammo to stay trained up and proficient, defend your home, and weather the next panic-buying or supply disruption.

By Scott Witner

Qore Performance Launches Bulk Purchasing to Meet Surging Demand

Knoxville, TN — July 10, 2026 — Qore Performance, Inc., the industry leader in personal thermoregulation and hydration technologies, has launched bulk pallet ordering for its core hydration and cooling technologies, ICEPLATE® and ICEFLASK®. This streamlined pipeline is designed to allow def...

By Eric G

A Need for Preparedness – Real World Examples

In just the last few days, there have been three separate local events that have highlighted the need for preparedness. While these all happened in my area, similar things occur all over the country on a daily basis.  I bring these up for two reasons. First, because they serve as good remind...

By Jim Cobb

Building the Survival Library – Additional Essential Reading for Preppers

About a year ago, we tossed up a list of a few books that we consider to be essential reading for those interested in preparedness. Now, truth be told, I maintain a list of about 75 books I recommend. But that can be a little overwhelming for the new folks. With that in mind, we’ll […] Th...

By Jim Cobb
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