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I vividly remember growing up in Colorado. We lived in Lakewood, a suburb on the west side of Denver, which put us right up against the mountains. We used to have a saying in Denver: “If you don’t like the ...

I grew up at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Winter weather could be kind of crazy there, as storms could pop over the mountains, with hardly more than a moment’s notice. This happened so often that we’d ...

Years ago, I read a tragic account in the news about a family who had been traveling to visit relatives and friends and somehow got lost in the Pacific Northwest. They had driven down a back road and their minivan ...

The trunk of my car is an amazing place. In it, you can find tools and equipment to deal with a variety of situations. Most of what is there can and has helped me out in an emergency; but pretty ...

In an earlier post this winter, I wrote about three survival gadgets that everyone should store in their vehicles during the coldest months of the year. Let’s now turn to the basics. Here are five often-forgotten items that everyone should ...

Let me start by saying that it is your responsibility to know the gun laws of your state and how those laws relate to carrying a firearm in your vehicle. If in doubt, do your research! For the purposes of ...

These are the top five survival items that should be in your car’s glove compartment at all times, no questions asked: 1. Flashlight The importance of a flashlight simply cannot be overstated. If your car breaks down at night, how ...

Let’s say your car has broken down or run out of gasoline and you are miles away from civilization. You have two options: You can walk out, or you can stay where you are and wait for help. There’s pros ...

Upgrading to a larger house or a bigger car is exciting. And the sense of achievement and pride that come with it? Priceless! But downsizing? Absolutely degrading! After all, it’s the American dream, right? No one would actually do it ...

As the saying goes, “You shouldn’t keep all of your eggs in one basket.” This same logic applies very well to survival and bug-out bags. You already may have one survival bag, but have you ever thought of the possibility ...