Pillar Guide
72-Hour Emergency Kit: Complete Checklist and Guide
Build a 72-hour emergency kit for your family. Complete checklist, recommended products, and how to prepare for any disaster that forces evacuation.
Preparedness Guides
Comprehensive guides to help you build practical, sustainable preparedness. Start with the pillars, then explore specific topics.
Start Here: Core Guides
Pillar Guide
How to Build a Bug Out Bag: Complete Beginner Guide + Checklist
Learn how to build a bug out bag from scratch. Complete checklist, packing priorities, weight guidance, and beginner-friendly gear recommendations.
Pillar Guide
How to Build a Get Home Bag: Complete Beginner Guide + Checklist
Build a compact get home bag to help you reach home during emergencies. Lightweight essentials, urban considerations, and a printable checklist.
Pillar Guide
Everyday Readiness: Start Here (Zero to One)
New to preparedness? Start here. Learn practical, calm steps to go from zero readiness to confidently prepared—no fear-mongering, just what works.
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Ham Radio Licensing for Preppers: Complete Beginner Guide
Learn how to get your ham radio license for emergency communications. We cover Technician, General, and Extra classes, exam prep, and recommended radios.
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Home Water Storage: Complete Guide for Emergency Preparedness
How to store water at home for emergencies. Containers, treatment, rotation, and how much water you actually need for your family.
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Long-Term Food Storage: Complete Beginner's Guide
How to build a long-term food storage pantry. Shelf life, storage methods, what to buy, and how much food your family needs for emergencies.
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Vehicle Emergency Kit: Complete Car Survival Checklist
Build a comprehensive vehicle emergency kit for breakdowns, accidents, and disasters. Essential gear every driver should keep in their car year-round.
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Paracord Survival Uses: 25+ Essential Applications
Learn the many survival uses for paracord. From shelter building to first aid, here's why 550 paracord belongs in every emergency kit.
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