Natural Disasters and Increased Sexual Violence

The below briefing is a noteworthy summary of the problem of violence against women after a widespread disaster.  It is posted here for its merits, but particularly as an example of modern education on this subject. Like so many of its ilk, the below “fact sheet” includes a quest for “political correctness” which supersedes honest analysis.  It […]

Firearm Selection for Emergency Situations

There is a great deal of debate on this subject, and the real­ity is that no single weapon is the best choice for all emergency situations.  Circums­tances and con­ditions vary, as does the use of firearms for self-defense vs. hunting.  There is no universal solu­tion.  Yet, an understanding of the options availa­ble to you is […]

Gas cans, long-term fuel storage, fuel transport, and the peerless Scepter gas-can used by the U.S. military

If you’ve been in the military, chances are you have seen the Scepter fuel can.  In our experience, these are the best and safest fuel containers available in the general-use market. They are far superior to both the ordinary red-plastic and red-metal gas cans widely in use, as well as the off-road-sports and maritime fuel containers. In […]

How long can you store bottled water?

How long can I store bottled water? Unopened bottled water products can often be safely stored for years, provided the bottles are kept in the proper environment, and the plastic material of the bottle is BPA-free.  When in doubt, discard or treat bottled water which is more than 6-months old. Water is also available in […]

Knives (Large) for GO Bags and Survival Use

Large knives which can also be used as a pry bar, are often included in a Go Bag (aka/ GOOD Bag, or Bug-Out Knapsack).  However, the downside is the weight of the tool, and the fact that these large blades are illegal in some parts of the country.  Notwithstanding, since we often receive questions on […]

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36ReadyBlog is actively looking for experts who are willing to post articles, blog, answer questions, and otherwise help those who want to become better prepared.  If you are interested in helping or joining the 36Ready team, please use the “contact us” link to get in touch with us.  Please review the “categories” (right sidebar), so […]