Survival & Prepping Guides
Guides, gear breakdowns and prepping know-how from the Tactically Prepped crew.
72-Hour Bug Out Bag: Why You Need One and What to Pack
A 72-hour bug out bag is a portable emergency kit packed with food, water, first aid supplies, and basic survival tools, sized to keep...
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Grid-Down Survival: How to Prepare for an Extended Power Outage
A grid-down crisis is an extended, widespread loss of electricity, from severe weather, equipment failure, or an attack on utility infrastructure, that can knock...
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Compact Cooking Tools for Emergency Meal Prep
The core of any emergency cooking kit is a portable stove with compatible fuel, lightweight nesting cookware, and food that only requires boiling water...
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Home Perimeter Security: How to Deter Intruders and Protect Your Property
Perimeter security means layering your fencing, lighting, entry-point locks, and visibility so intruders are deterred before they ever reach your doors or windows. The...
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How to Secure Your Emergency Supplies From Theft During a Crisis
Water, food, medicine, fuel, firearms and ammunition, batteries, and tools are the supplies most likely to be targeted first when a crisis disrupts normal...
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What Global Conflicts Teach Us About Emergency Preparedness at Home
International conflicts and rapid shifts in foreign policy are a reminder that disruptions to fuel, supply chains, and daily life can happen with little...
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Winter Camping Setup: Shelter, Heat, and Insulation
A solid winter camping setup comes down to three things: a shelter that blocks wind and traps heat, a reliable heat source you can...
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Prepper Gear Essentials: Firearm Storage, Seed Vaults, and First Aid Kits
A well-rounded preparedness kit covers more than food and water. Secure firearm storage, a heirloom seed vault for long-term food security, and a fully...
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EMP Protection 101: How Faraday Bags Shield Your Gear
An EMP (electromagnetic pulse) is a burst of electromagnetic energy, from a solar flare or a man-made source, that can disrupt or damage unprotected...
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Dam Failure Preparedness: What a Flash Flood Evacuation Teaches
Dam failures and flash floods can force an evacuation with only hours of warning, sometimes less. The households that get out safely are the...
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Lost in the Wilderness Alone: A Step-by-Step Survival Priority List
If you're lost alone in the wilderness, stop and stay calm before you do anything else. Then work through priorities in order: assess your...
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What to Do If the Power Grid Fails: A Step-by-Step Safety Plan
If the power grid fails, your first moves are to stay calm, confirm how widespread the outage is, and start conserving food, water, and...
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