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Cordage for Survival

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Cordage for Survival

Let's talk about cordage. Paracord is a staple among the outdoor and prepping communities. It's strong, in fact, it has a tensile breaking strength of 550lbs. It's durable and resistant to breakdown when exposed to elements like rain or direct sun contact. It's complex. It has 7 inner strands of nylon. Each strand can provide additional use options. Paracord is a survival tool th...
Posted in cordage, firecraft, paracord, survival kit list

12 Urban Survival Takeaways learned from the Homeless.

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12 Urban Survival Takeaways learned from the Homeless.

Implement homeless living tactics for urban survival. They know how to work the system to their advantage, they know how to stay warm or find shelter, they know where to scavenge food or collect handouts, they know how to disappear, they can cohabitate among any strife. Learn from them. Here's are some common practices you can incorporate into an #urbansurvival scenario that may leave you on the streets.
Posted in grayman, hobo, nomad hacks, survival tactics, urban survival

Understanding the difference between Bugout and Get Home Bags.

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Understanding the difference between Bugout and Get Home Bags.

Clearly, you could literally have 5 bags prepared and stored in various locations. One at work, in the car, etc but instead use a modular system that incorporates supplies from various Loadouts. For most of us, it's not financially feasible to have multiple fully loaded packs. Make your bags work together. If it's not possible to have a multiple packs,  we suggest you create at least a Get H...
Posted in Bugout Bag, Bugout Bag Checklist, Bugout Vehicle, Get Home Bag, INCH Bag, Prepping, Survival Gear

When to apply Grayman Practices.

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The practice of being gray can be utilized at any time but its application is more relevant in times of uncertainty. We can use gray tactics when going...
Posted in Civil Unrest, Everyday Civillian, Grayman, Urban Survival, WROL

Trash Can Root Cellar - a prepping idea for self sufficiency

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Trash Can Root Cellar - a prepping idea for self sufficiency

A root cellar can prolong the life of your vegetables and a trash can style model is cheap and easy to do. You'll need a metal trash can with lid, pinestraw, ca...
Posted in fruits and vegetables, homesteading, offgrid, prepping, root cellar

Financial Prepping for a Mugging and Pickpocket while Traveling

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Financial Prepping for a Mugging and Pickpocket while Traveling

If you're traveling abroad (or just out of town) how would you survive an event where your ID, credit/debit cards, money, keys, etc where all lost ...
Posted in finance, overseas tactics, prepping, traveling, urban survival

Bugout Vehicle (BOV) Evaluator

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Bugout Vehicle (BOV) Evaluator

Follow the 8 categories below to assess your vehicle then assign a rating of 1 to 5 for each and add up your total. While it is a subjective rating, you should target a 18+ score.

Here's what to look at; Mobility, Security, Mil...

Posted in Bugout, Checklist, Egress, Survival, Vehicle

Hypermiling for Bugout Vehicles

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Hypermiling for Bugout Vehicles

Hypermiling as a bugout technique during vehicle egress to a BOL, scavenge runs, and scout operations. In short it's a method to increase your MPG ...
Posted in bugout MPG calculator, bugout vehicle, fuel storage, Hypermiling, prepping

Peephole Security Considerations - Answering the door to a stranger.

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Peephole Security Considerations - Answering the door to a stranger.

Door #peepholes are a great way to check who's there without unlocking your door and exposing yourself but.... take the following into consideration first. 1. When you approach your front door the stranger on the other side can see a shadow as you...
Posted in CPTED, home invasion, home security, Peephole, shtf

Prepping OPSEC

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Prepping OPSEC

Prepping is what will set you apart when SHTF. You'll be the one able to thrive but only if you keep your pre-SHTF prepping routine to yourself.  O...
Posted in Doomsday Preppers, OPSEC, PII, prepping

Doxxing - Grayman Solutions to an OPSEC Nightmare

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Doxxing - Grayman Solutions to an OPSEC Nightmare

Your option to be Gray may be a necessity due to your job. Think offduty law enforcement or a defense attorney or a school principal. As such; the current climate, a criminal unhappy with the results of a case, or a student looking for revenge could be a threat if they know where you live or how to effect your life. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) can be leaked by doxxer unless your take these 6 steps. The first is mak...
Posted in Cyber Security, Doxxing, grayman, OPSEC, PII, Urban survival

SHTF Window Security Shutters and Homestead Defense

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SHTF Window Security Shutters and Homestead Defense

Consider "working" window shutters. They can still look decorative but actually serve a purpose by protecting from storms and intruders alike. This is just one aspect of hardening your homestead as it relates to security and self defense. Let's take a lo...
Posted in entry point security, Home Defense, Homestead, shtf, Target Hardening