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Where do you begin with a readiness plan?  Plan for immediate threats first.  Learn and know the Survival Rules of 3 a/k/a survival priorities.  The main point of the Rules of 3 is that…

Ways to win over your loved ones and help prepping not seem so weird.The first step to happiness in life is be true to yourself.      If you believe you should be preparing and you are…

We love the outdoors. We are into prepping, survival, camping, hiking, rafting and overall beauty of nature.  I personally have a bucket list of a half dozen things I still want to see before I d…

Did you know you can start a fire using nothing but a water bottle, paper, and the sun?  The bottle needs to be filled with water without air bubbles. By turning the bottle upside down and using…

Hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will end on November 30, 2018.  If you live anywhere along the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico, then you should prepare.  Hurricanes are huge s…

Extreme HeatMy military service took me to the Sahara.  119 degrees is stifling; dry, no trees, no clouds and no buildings, which means no shade. Relentless heat barreling down from the sun hour…

The very first time Chrishette Jamean mentioned to me the project "Outdoor Afro," I thought it was a cool name. It took about a week but luckily the name was easy to remember, and I finally looked the…

Every time we go to the beach, we submerge ourselves in family fun, adventure, and safe water play. We all want to frolic in the water, but we don't want our belongings to do the same.  Besides…

Welcome to our blog.  I am writing to introduce myself so that you know what to expect from me in the future. If I were to sum up my personality it would be "prepared with no gimmicks." I believe…

Take a quick moment for self-reflection...World Environment Day falls on June 5th every year, and is the vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. I…

My name is Jerek Richard. I am a 35 year old man with a beautiful wife and an incredible 3 year old son.  I enjoy being outdoors and in the wild for numerous reasons. I know that…