There’s a particular kind of chaos that seems to follow airports. You know the one — the shuffle of boarding passes, the mental checklist you repeat a hundred times, the creeping doubt that you’ve left your passport on the kitchen counter. Even seasoned travellers feel it; that odd blend of excitement and mild panic just before take-off.

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5 items every prepper should consider for emergencies
Alright guys, today I want to give you five items every prepper should have, and these are not the typical rice and beans or the flashlight everyone talks about. These are real tools that give you an advantage in a crisis.
First is a gas siphon pump. Most people forget how fast gas stations run out during any disaster. If the power is down, the pumps are dead. A siphon pump lets you pull fuel from abandoned equipment, cars,, lawnmowers, generators, anything that has fuel in it. You stay mobile, you keep your generator running, and you are not stuck hoping a gas station magically opens back up.
Next is a bulletproof jacket. Yes, they make these. Level 3A jackets that look like normal clothing. I talked about this inside Prepper Academy. You get quiet protection without drawing attention. In a real crisis you do not want to look tactical. You want to blend in and still be protected from handgun threats. These jackets are perfect for that.
Third is sandbags. Preppers forget about these. Sandbags give you an instant barrier around doors, windows, and weak areas of your house if things get dangerous. They slow down incoming fire and give you a fighting position if the neighborhood goes bad. And they are also useful for floods. If a water main breaks or a storm hits, sandbags keep water out of your home. They even help with embers and small debris during a fire. They are cheap, easy to store flat, and you can fill them in minutes.
Fourth is a good countertop water filter. Not a basic kitchen filter, I mean a real gravity fed system that can take outdoor water, lake water, rainwater, and make it safe to drink. The one I use filters the equivalent of sixty eight thousand plastic water bottles. In a crisis, clean water is everything. If you can filter your own, you have a massive advantage over everyone else standing in line for bottled water.
For the fifth item, Get a handheld thermal camera or binoculars. This is one of the most underrated tools in prepping. You can detect people or animals in the dark, see heat signatures through smoke, locate intruders hiding behind bushes, and even check your house for heat loss in winter. In a post crisis environment, being able to see what others cannot is a huge edge. Maybe you guys don't agree with me but I think for tactical purposes at night, its so valuable.
These five items might not be on every prepper checklist, but they give you mobility, protection, water security, and home defense, That is the level you want to be operating at.
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10 Items To Buy Before The Next Depression
First is powdered baby formula, this is going to sell out very quickly and will be very expensive, I think that if you have a baby you should be buying it on a regular basis, rotating it and you should have at least 6 months worth or however long they may be on it.
Next is laundry detergent, you will still have a need to wash your clothes so stock up and I would go for powdered laundry detergent for long term storage, the liquid one starts to eat away at the plastic and doesn't last as long.
Make sure you have extra pet food and water if you have a pet, people always forget about this.
Stock up on all the common over the counter meds and get a few first aid kits
You should also stock up on ammo, you will need it for hunting when you try to go out and get your own food, like they did back then in the great depression. You will also need it for Self-Defense, when people get desperate and start looting.
Seeds, During the great depression, people who grew their own food had a huge advantage over other people, while many others were starving, they were able to eat vegetables out of their garden. Now some people were already growing their food which they were very happy they did and others started when they saw that things were getting really bad, don't be the person who only starts it only when you desperately need it.
Next is meat, again it was very hard to get some during the great depression, it was really considered a luxury item. So vacuum seal meat, put it in the freezer, start canning or buying canned meat or buy freeze dried meat which will last you 25+ years. You have many options.
If you are in a situation where you end up homeless and living out of your vehicle, you would still want a way to power devices like flashlights, radios, phones, medical equipment, a small heater, for that, you should have either a small solar panel USB charger for small devices or a large solar generator, its expensive but in a long term crisis, its priceless.
Dry foods like, rice, beans, past and oats, they’re all shelf stable and provide you with the nutrition and calories you need. Along with that you also need water and water filters.
Financial preparedness is also essential, if you can, start saving some money and build up an emergency fund that can cover 3-6 months of expenses and stock up on precious metals. For most people your best bet might be to buy an ounce of silver whenever you have some spare money as well.

WATER PREPAREDNESS

Water is the most important part of preparedness. You can survive weeks without food, but only a few days without water. During a crisis, water systems can get contaminated, shut off, or overwhelmed. When that happens, people panic. Stores sell out instantly. That is why water storage is the foundation of every emergency plan.

How Much Water You Need
A good rule is one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and basic use. If you want a safer buffer, store two gallons a day. This covers drinking, cooking, cleaning, and basic hygiene. If you have pets, add them into your plan. Babies, seniors, and sick family members may need more.

How To Store Water
There are many ways to store water. The simplest is bottled water. You can stack a few cases and have an immediate supply. Larger options include water bricks, five to eight gallon jugs, and fifty five gallon drums. If you have space, a drum can hold almost two months of drinking water for one person. Make sure you store water in a cool and dark place and avoid keeping it next to chemicals or gasoline.

How To Make Questionable Water Safe
If you ever run out of stored water, you need to know how to make unsafe water drinkable. The first method is boiling. Bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute. This kills most bacteria and viruses. The second method is water purification tablets. These are cheap, small, and easy to store. They work well for emergencies.

Filtering Water
A high quality water filter is one of the most important tools you can own. Handheld filters, gravity filters, and home countertop filters can remove most contaminants. Filters do not replace stored water but they give you backup options. Always have more than one way to purify water.

Off Grid Options
During long term emergencies, natural water sources like lakes, rivers, and rainwater can become important. If you collect rainwater, make sure you run it through a proper filter before drinking. If you use a stream or river, pick flowing water when possible. Always assume outdoor water is contaminated until you filter or boil it.

Why Water Matters More Than People Realize
Food shortages get attention. Water shortages are worse. When water stops flowing from the tap, every part of life becomes harder. Cooking becomes harder. Cleaning becomes harder. Staying healthy becomes harder. People underestimate how fast dehydration hits. They also underestimate how quickly the public panics when water supplies get disrupted.

Preparedness gives you peace of mind. When you have a real water plan, you do not rush to the store during every emergency announcement. You already have what you need. That confidence is what sets preppers apart from the rest of society.

"𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱."
As the story goes ...
It’s a slow and hot day in the little town somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Times are tough, everybody in town is in debt, and everybody lives on credit.
On this particular day, a rich tourist is driving through town. He stops at the only hotel in town and lays a $100 bill on the desk, telling the hotel owner he wants to inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one to spend the night. The owner gives him some keys, and as soon as the visitor has walked upstairs, the hotelier grabs $100 and runs next door to pay his debt to the butcher.
The butcher takes $100 and runs down the street to pay his debt with the pig farmer.
The pig farmer takes $100 and heads off to pay his bill at the feed store.
The guy at the feed store takes $100 and runs to pay his debt to the local prostitute, who has also been facing hard times and has had to offer her services on credit.
She, in a flash, rushes to the motel and pays off her room bill to the hotel owner with the same $100 bill.
The motel owner now places the $100 bill back on the counter so the rich tourist will not suspect anything.
At that moment, the tourist comes down the stairs after inspecting the rooms, picks up the $100 bill, states that the rooms are not satisfactory, pockets the money, and leaves the motel.
𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗺.

I can appreciate that there are holes that can be picked in this parable. (Let's not go there!) Instead, let's focus on the aspect of 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗠. To me, I see that as the key takeaway. Within this community, the Easy1x2 is cause for optimism, and that is only just the beginning. We have so much to be grateful for ... and ... so much to be OPTIMISTIC about..
In "spreading the wealth", as we will soon be in a position to do, we will be creating a movement of hope and optimism and the prospect of far brighter futures for many.
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Hey there!

Ever found yourself in a situation where you wished you had a way to defend yourself, but didn’t have any traditional self-defense tools on hand? Let's explore how everyday items can become your unexpected allies in personal safety!

From the contents of your handbag to the objects lying around your home, many items can serve as effective tools for self-defense when used correctly. Here are a few creative ideas:

Keys: Hold them between your fingers when walking alone at night for an added sense of security.
Umbrella: Not just for rain! Use it to keep a safe distance from a potential threat.
Pen: A sturdy pen can be a handy tool for self-defense in close encounters.

These techniques are not only practical but also legal in most places, providing peace of mind without the need for specialized equipment. Remember, the best defense is always to stay aware of your surroundings and avoid potential danger whenever possible.

At Arm Yourself, we believe in empowering you with knowledge and tools to feel safe and confident. If you're looking for more comprehensive self-defense solutions, check out our range of products designed with your safety in mind.

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Killer whales sometimes hunt moose.
There’s a reason orcas are better known as killer whales. They’re fierce predators, and they don’t always keep to the water in search of prey — in fact, they’ve even been known to hunt moose. This happens when a member of the largest deer species (yes, moose are deer) wades into the water, either in search of food or to elude land-based predators, and finds itself in the unfortunate position of being near an orca, which will eat pretty much anything. Such occurrences have been known to happen in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, with one recorded incident resulting in the deaths of two moose.

Orcas are thought to have received their nickname centuries ago, perhaps from a mistranslation. The theory posits that Basque fisherman observed them killing other whales and referred to them as “whale killers,” which became “killer whales” when translated to English. Their diet depends largely on where they live, but different ecotypes feed on everything from fish and seals to sharks and squid, with the occasional moose thrown in.


No one knows why orcas keep attacking yachts.

If you’ve read about killer whales in the last few years, it’s probably because they keep sinking yachts. There have been incidents in Cape Finisterre as well as the Strait of Gibraltar, with at least 500 orcas encountering boats since 2020. (Most of these go no further than the whales merely approaching the vessels, perhaps out of curiosity, but a number of them have resulted in sunken boats.) Scientists remain unsure about the whales’ motivations. Some think they’re merely having fun or even participating in a fad, which is apparently something killer whales do — for instance, one pod spent the summer of 1987 wearing dead salmon on their heads. Others believe it’s because they’ve had negative experiences with boats in the past, including losing members of their species to the vessels. Whatever the case, the creatures don’t seem to have personal beef with the humans onboard; there have been zero recorded cases of an orca killing a human in the wild.
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Mountain goats aren't actually goats.
When is a goat not a goat? When it can be spotted on a rail-thin rock crevasse at an altitude of 13,000 feet in the northwestern United States and Canada. That animal, while seemingly possessing the stubbornness attributed to the goats found at petting zoos, is actually the biologically distinct mountain goat, the lone extant species of the genus Oreamnos.

While related to domestic and wild goats within the Bovidae family, mountain goats belong to the Rupicaprini tribe, a subdivision of "goat antelopes" that includes fellow rock-climbing creatures such as the goral and chamois. Anatomically, rupicaprids differ from other bovids by featuring short, dagger-like horns atop thinner, lighter skulls. Mountain goats have also developed specific features that would feel strange to their cousins in the petting zoo, namely the thick, double layer of fur and suction cup-like hooves that allow them to survive in cold, treacherous environments.

Behavior-wise, male mountain goats are more deferential to females than their domestic cousins. They're also far less likely to engage in the sort of head-butting waged between playful kids and competing rivals among true goat herds, due to the potential for injury from those sharp horns. But lest you think these animals suffer from a courage deficiency, just think about how brave you'd be leaping between cliffs more than 2 miles above sea level.


Mountain goats enjoy refreshing themselves with human urine.

Most guides will advise keeping a safe distance from mountain goats, but sometimes the animals get a little more close and personal than we'd like. That's what started happening in Washington's Olympic National Park, where the ever-growing mountain goat population developed a taste for the salt in human urine and sweat. Although it can make for a fun campfire story or blog post, a brush with these normally elusive wild animals can be dangerous. Furthermore, the increasingly emboldened creatures have been found to be disrupting the ecosystem by trampling and gobbling up vegetation. In response, the National Park Service in 2018 began airlifting mountain goats to the nearby North Cascades National Park, a locale with plenty of the naturally occurring mineral deposits needed to supplement their diets, and fewer of the freely urinating hikers just waiting to blog about their close encounters with intruding wildlife.
#Animals #Goats

The pinhole camera that showed everything.

"Another Saturday night," groaned Thomas. He mopped up a mess of spilled beer at the back of his convenience store. Some punk knocked it off the shelf, and then ran out the door without even apologizing.

As he bent down to pick up the shards of broken glass, a heard what he could swear sounded like snakes hissing. He straightened himself up -- and stared directly into the barrel of a shotgun.

"You stay where you are, old man, and you stay alive," growled the masked gunman. The gunman glanced at his accomplice, who was spraying black paint over the lens of the security camera behind Thomas' register. The accomplice hopped down from the counter and flashed a thumbs up sign at the gunman.

The gunman ripped the ski mask from his face and complained. "I hate those things," he said. "I can never see what I'm doing. Now, open up the safe and you get to live."

Thomas complied, moving behind the counter to enter the manual override combination into his counter safe. He piled all of the evening's receipts into a brown paper bag and passed it along to the thieves. The lead gunman boasted on the way out the door, "You see? When you pick the right place, you can do these jobs in style. No goofy masks and no hurry!"

Thomas just smiled. As soon as the thieves pulled out of the parking lot, he called 9-1-1. When the detectives asked Thomas to provide a description, he smiled and said, "I can do a lot better than that."

Everyone in the room stared at Thomas' split-screen security video. They watched the thieves disable the parking lot camera, followed by the blacking out of the two inside lenses. But a 4th frame showed everything that happened that night, especially the unmasking of the robbers.

"I don't get it," one of the cops said, craning his neck around the room. "They cased this place out and took out the cameras. How'd they miss that one?" Thomas grinned and pointed at the Electrical Box.

A pinhole security camera peeked out at everyone in the room.

"That sign does a lot more than show folks the way out of the store," Thomas said. "It shows criminals the way off the streets."

Sure enough, Thomas captured crystal clear images of the thieves practically staring into the camera. Once those pictures hit the local news, the cops had them both in custody within a matter of hours. They hadn't even had time to spend the money.

And they looked better with the masks on.


Dedicated to your Peace of Mind & Real Security,

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Perfect Neighborhood Watch Weapon.

Charles was a member of the neighborhood watch in Tinley Park, Illinois. For 15 years, he never encountered any real danger. Most people considered the place quiet and boring. Despite this, he made it a point to be prepared always.

He did not carry a gun since watch members were not licensed the same way guards and police officers are, but he could bring a baton and a TASER. His TASER X26P is a powerful weapon, one he never had to use before.

One night, his preparedness was rewarded. Just as he was about to head back to the office and call it a night, he heard a scream a few blocks south. Charles ran and found a teenage girl surrounded by two boys who seemed to be attempting to mug and rape her. Both had a knife, and the girl was leaning helplessly against the side of a parked car.

Charles acted quickly. He raised his weapon and aimed its laser sight at the man closest to him. Once he squeezed the trigger, the TASER X26P launched its cartridge for a good ten feet and caught the attacker right in the chest.

The man was shocked immediately. He collapsed to the ground.

If Charles understood correctly, electric currents would blow the man’s nervous systems ajar and he would lose all muscle control for several minutes. He did remain paralyzed on the ground, but Charles could not loosen up just yet because the second man was charging right at him.

Charles snapped the cartridge wires off the TASER X26P and ducked right in time to avoid the incoming punch. As this other man swerved past him, Charles rammed the TASER’s end to his ribs and squeezed the trigger again, sending high-voltage currents through his body.

With both attackers down, Charles grabbed his walkie-talkie and called for help. As he waited for the police and ambulance to arrive, he stayed by the girl’s side, comforting her and making sure she was not hurt.


Dedicated to your Peace of Mind & Real Security,


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