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Poor Man’s Wilderness Survival Kit
Poor Man’s Wilderness Survival Kit

You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on the latest and greatest emergency survival gear for your outdoor adventures when you can assemble a functional, well-stocked kit for little or no money! Best-selling preparedness author Jim…

Spiraling Downward: Thinking About and Planning for Economic Collapse
Spiraling Downward: Thinking About and Planning for Economic Collapse

America has suffered two economic blows in less than a decade: the collapse of the dot com bubble in 2000 and the collapse of the real estate bubble in 2007-2009. These blows have left the U.S. struggling to stay on its feet. Spiraling…

The Prepper’s Guide to Caches
The Prepper’s Guide to Caches

There are a variety of circumstances where creating a cache is a wise preparation. Natural and man-made disasters abound in our headlines, many of which can completely destroy valuable preps in a matter of seconds. With proper techniques…

The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills: FM 3-21.75
The Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills: FM 3-21.75

Modern combat is chaotic, intense, and shockingly destructive. In your first battle, you will experience the confusing and often terrifying sights, sounds, smells, and dangers of the battlefield–but you must learn to survive and win…

U.S. Army Ranger Handbook
U.S. Army Ranger Handbook

The U.S. Army Ranger Regiment is a lethal, agile, and flexible force, capable of conducting many complex, joint special operations missions. The encompass the “Big Five Philosophy:” marksmanship, physical training, medical training…

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