Introducing James of Plan and Prepared James is the real deal. As a former survival instructor and current deputy sheriff, James knows a thing or two about managing threats. James shares his wisdom in his posts on Plan and Prepared, a prepping and survival website. With years of survival experience under his belt, I knew … Read more
An Essential Prep Tactical flashlights are great inventions that differ from the more traditional household flashlights. The question is, how do they differ from other flashlights? What is it that makes them tactical? Tactical flashlights are most often used by the military persons and the police. The military and police mount them on their weapons … Read more
What Type of Knife is Right for You? Knives are as unique as people, and a knife that suits one person may not suit another person. There are multiple factors that characterize a pocket knife. Design, price, balance, size, weight distribution, and intended use are just a few. Some knives are now historical artifacts and … Read more
Sever Your Reliance on Technology I feel that I need to preface this post by saying that I am in no way advocating going into the wilderness without certain gadgets and supplies. When you walk out of your front door, please have a flashlight, a phone, a GPS device, an alternative mode of communications like … Read more
Develop Your Survival Skills on the Trail If you’re a prepper, it’s important to make sure that you’re ready for any situation. Though there are multiple ways in which you can build up survival skills, one of the best ways to do so is by hiking. Let’s explore why hiking is necessary for a prepper. … Read more
Introducing Ron Foster Ron Foster has written over 50 prepper-themed books. His prolific output includes both fiction and nonfiction works. Some of his most popular publications are Old Farts Survival Guide, The Rural Ranger: A Suburban and Urban Survival Manual & Field Guide of Traps and Snares for Food and Survival, and The Ridiculously Simple … Read more
How It All Started I commute by subway to Manhattan five days a week. The subway isn’t glamorous, but it’s cheaper and faster than driving. It’s also very crowded. As the coronavirus started to consume the headlines, I was surprised to see that most commuters seemed unfazed. Sure, people kept their distance from those who … Read more
An Underrated Genre I often find that people have one very important book genre missing from their personal libraries. Sure, they have some of the classics, a few self-improvement books, and maybe a couple of history books, but U.S. Military field manuals are notably absent. The U.S. Military is great at a lot of things. They train, … Read more
Everyone Should Learn to Prepare Before It’s Too Late I wish preparedness was something that came naturally to everyone. Unfortunately, many people are unprepared to survive an emergency situation. In this article, I’m going to talk about the basics. I outline four survival skills preppers need to survive an emergency. 1. How to Handle Home … Read more
Convenience Comes at a Price When I was younger, I aspired to live in New York City. It’s home to iconic buildings, Central Park, and famous celebrities. Some of the best movies ever made were shot in New York City. Taxi Driver, When Harry Met Sally, and Home Alone are just three classics set in … Read more