Ready Lifestyle Jun 13, 2018 · 4 min read Sea To Summit Aeros Pillow Premium Review The Sea To Summit Aeros Pillow Premium is an inflatable backpacking pillow that can fit into pretty much any outdoorsman’s pack. It’s really light, so it’s aimed at anyone who wants a little bit of comfort when…

Ready Lifestyle Jun 15, 2018 · 2 min read How to Avoid Catching the Flu on an Airplane — This year has been one of the worst years for the flu in recent history. Some experts are even suggesting that we may be headed into epidemic territory. With this in mind, it only makes sense that we should look…

Ready Lifestyle Jun 15, 2018 · 1 min read This 15-minute video gives a complete rundown of a grey-water filtration and storage system built by Rob Goodison. With the threat of Cape Town, South Africa becoming the first major city in the world to completely run out of water, he decided to start…

Ready Lifestyle Jun 15, 2018 · 2 min read Most Homeowners Don’t Have Flood Insurance Insurance is one of those things that a lot of preppers seem to overlook but in my opinion, it’s the one prep that you’re most likely to use! Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States (and…

Ready Lifestyle Jul 14, 2018 · 8 min read Being outdoors in the heat brings with it the risk of two different hyperthermia-related injuries, heat exhaustion and heat stroke . Heat exhaustion is the lesser of the two injuries with heat stroke being a life-threatening event that needs immediate…

Diseases in a SHTF or Post Collapse Environment — Remaining Healthy in a Long Term Survival Situation Ready Lifestyle Jul 7, 2018 · 8 min read Diseases in a SHTF or Post Collapse Environment Many people prepare for all kinds of situations, but the one thing they don’t prepare for is how to deal with…

Ready Lifestyle Jul 6, 2018 · 2 min read Mental health is something that most people aren’t prepared to treat. It isn’t as easy to see as blood and someone suffering from depression or PTSD isn’t likely to tell you that they’re hurt like someone with a broken bone would. Treating and recognizing…

Ready Lifestyle Jun 29, 2018 · 3 min read This is really interesting and could be a great idea for those that live in the city! I’m sure we’ve all seen pools of condensation from air conditioners before, but how many of you have put that wasted water to use? Related Reading: How to Choose the Best…

Ready Lifestyle Jul 16, 2018 · 2 min read Prime Day Prepping Deals — Amazon’s website is getting hammered today and the search function has been failing all day. This has made it a little difficult to find prepping related sales going on today and tomorrow but we’re going to keep trying to update…

Ready Lifestyle Jul 21, 2018 · 3 min read It should come as no surprise that U.S. Customs and Border Protection is losing people at a rate that isn’t sustainable. With the constant assault on their motives, credibility, and morality, morale is taking a hit in the agency. Field agents are required to…

Ready Lifestyle Sep 9, 2018 · 9 min read Like any other kind of preparedness , EMP protection starts long before any kind of electromagnetic pulse occurs. Knowing what causes an EMP, what happens when an EMP occurs and what to store are all key to EMP protection. In 1962, the U.S. military detonated…

Ready Lifestyle Sep 14, 2018 · 29 min read Best Bug Out Bag List for 2018 It seems like putting together the best bug out bag list is one of those things that every preparedness website has to do. The thing that other sites often ignore is the fact that everyone has different needs and lives in…

Ready Lifestyle Oct 1, 2018 · 5 min read Hardtack — A Simple Survival Food Hardtack (also known as hard tack, hard-tack, ship’s biscuit, and sea bread) is a simple, inexpensive, cracker or biscuit that’s primarily made from flour, water, and salt. It was originally used during long sea voyages,…

Ready Lifestyle Sep 4, 2018 · 3 min read National Preparedness Month 2018 This month is national preparedness month . Every September brings another national preparedness month, an initiative started by FEMA a few years ago. Being prepared is everyone’s responsibility! It goes far beyond the…

Ready Lifestyle Sep 2, 2018 · 12 min read Get Home Bag The get home bag is often overlooked, but it’s probably the most important survival kit that you can have. Ideally, we would get some kind of warning about a coming disaster, or we’d be able to drive home before things got too bad.…

Ready Lifestyle Aug 21, 2018 · 11 min read How to Improve Your Home’s Security Improving your home’s security is something that everyone should be interested in. A lot of us are concerned about the safety and security of our family and homes. The good thing is it doesn’t take a lot of work, a lot of…

Ready Lifestyle Aug 8, 2018 · 9 min read The Best Water Storage Containers for Home Use — Storing water is one of the most important things that a prepper can do. It should be the first thing on your list, or at least close to the top! Historically, water services are one of the first things to go…

Ready Lifestyle Aug 1, 2018 · 5 min read The Best Bug Out Locations in America — Americans have some of the best bug out location options in the world. When you factor in the ease of acquiring weapons and the ability to freely move from state to state, it gets even better. What is a Bug Out…

Ready Lifestyle Jul 28, 2018 · 2 min read This is an interesting kit for those of us that are always looking for a better bug out vehicle. If you’ve ever looked into getting a custom conversion van built, you know the waiting list is often many months old. These kits are specifically designed for…

Ready Lifestyle Jul 24, 2018 · 2 min read England is currently going through a heatwave that is pushing parts of the country to the brink of issuing a level four warning (where fit and healthy individuals could be susceptible to things like heat stroke and heat exhaustion). See our article Heat…

Ready Lifestyle Jul 23, 2018 · 2 min read A small town in Texas is finding out how difficult not having water can be. It’s just another example of people experiencing their own little SHTF event, and it happens every single day. Residents are struggling to boil drinking water, clean dishes and take…

How Battlefield First Aid Got to U.S. Streets Ready Lifestyle Jul 23, 2018 · 2 min read Learning to control bleeding is one of the things that all military members are taught. In Ohio, there’s push to get that knowledge out to the civilian populace and it’s about time! It’s especially important for…

Ready Lifestyle Oct 12, 2018 · 6 min read Do You Have the Will to Survive in a SHTF? What’s the most important thing you need to survive in a SHTF ? In my opinion, it’s the will to live. In a real SHTF scenario, I think we’re all going to be surprised by the people who have the will to live. Some of…

Everything You Need to Know About Gas Masks Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 7 min read In the past, only soldiers really needed to worry about needing a gas mask . However, with today’s threats, it’s becoming more and more likely that civilians will be exposed to all kinds of hazardous substances. Riot…

What Happens to the Military and Police After SHTF — EROL and WROL Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 6 min read There’s always a lot of talk about how we’re going to survive following a SHTF event. What we should store, how much ammo we need, how do we filter water, how should we secure our homes, and on and…

S.O.S. Emergency Food Rations Review Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 3 min read SOS Emergency Food Rations are typical of many emergency food rations found on the market. They provide 3600 calories over three days and are approved by the Coast Guard. They have a 5-year shelf life that makes them even more…

ER Bar Review — The One Emergency Food Brick to Rule Them All? Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 3 min read The ER Bar is a common emergency ration that is very similar to other rations found on the market. Each individual package is designed to be eaten over three days and provides 3600 calories over that…

LifeStraw Review — The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 4 min read The LifeStraw Personal Water Filter has popularized the straw style water filter and has become synonymous with the idea of the lightweight backpack water filter. It’s ease of use, long life span, and low-cost…

Gerber FastBall Review — A Rare Gem in the Gerber Lineup Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 4 min read The Gerber FastBall is relatively new in the Gerber lineup but it’s quickly becoming one of our favorites! It’s fast to deploy and can be carried in nearly all of the traditional positions. Overall, it’s a…

SHTF — What Does it Mean and How Can You Survive It? Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 12 min read What Does SHTF Mean? Many people hear the term SHTF and they aren’t exactly sure what it means. We hear “what does SHTF mean” all the time. It stands for sh*t hits the fan. It is basically any event that turns…

The Survival Uses of the Shemagh and How to Tie It Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 3 min read The Shemagh (also known as a keffiyeh) is a scarf that originated in the Middle East. The shemagh been used by Western armies as far back as World War II. As these forces returned home, they took their shemaghs…

Best EDC Bag or Backpack — The Foundation of Your Every Day Carry Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 5 min read An EDC bag (or everyday carry bag) is just that, a bag that you will take with you every day. Don’t confuse an EDC bag with a get home bag or bug out bag, all three serve different purposes even…

Ready Lifestyle Dec 17, 2018 · 7 min read Homeless Survival — Survival Techniques Learned From The Homeless Very few people actually want to become homeless. Usually, it’s a lifestyle that people live out of necessity rather than out of choice. Surviving on the streets is a difficult life that has a…

Ready Lifestyle Nov 10, 2018 · 8 min read SHTF Weapons If you go looking for the best SHTF weapons online you’ll see a lot of suggestions, many of which don’t make any sense. These other lists include firearms that aren’t common, calibers that aren’t readily available and simply aren’t well thought…

Cold Steel Recon 1 — The Best Hard Use Folder? Ready Lifestyle May 23 · 3 min read The Cold Steel Recon 1 is a classic Cold Steel design that has been around for many years. Recently it got a little bit of a redesign so we decided to take a closer look at it. The knife is large enough for hard work,…

Condor Bushlore Knife — A Multipurpose Bushcrafting Tool Ready Lifestyle May 23 · 4 min read With a strong hardwood handle and a blade that is 4–5/16 inches long, the Condor Bushlore camp knife is perfect for everything from cutting meats and vegetables to cutting rope, leather, and even wood and…

Gerber Downrange Tomahawk Review — A Multi-Purpose Breaching Tool Ready Lifestyle May 16 · 3 min read The Gerber Downrange Tomahawk is an interesting offering from Gerber. Rather than being a tomahawk first, it is a breaching tool first and a tomahawk second. Its unique design gives it a great look…

Wild Lettuce — One of the Best Natural Pain Relievers Ready Lifestyle May 18 · 5 min read Wild lettuce is one of the most important plants to understand if you’re in a survival situation. Whether you’re a survivalist or you just like to know some trivia about natural plants and herbs, here’s the…

Don’t Buy Dragon Skin Body Armor Ready Lifestyle May 14 · 4 min read While most people don’t need to think about wearing body armor, for the select few who are facing combat, body armor is serious business. Having the right protection can be the difference between safety and grave danger or even…