When trouble hits, confusion follows close behind. Storms roll in fast here in Kentucky. Power lines fall. Cell towers go down. Roads flood. And when that happens, families don’t rise to the level of their hopes — they fall to the level of their preparation. That’s where PACE planning comes in. PACE stands for: Primary Alternate Contingency Emergency It’s a layered planning system used in military and emergency management circles, but it works just as well around the kitchen table. And for...

One of the biggest mistakes people make with survival kits is trying to build one perfect kit . They spend weeks researching gear, chasing upgrades, and tweaking lists—then that kit ends up living in a closet, truck, or pack while emergencies happen somewhere else. That’s where a repeatable survival kit  changes everything. A repeatable kit is simple, proven, and easy to rebuild. Once you design it, you don’t rethink it every time—you just make copies . Same layout. Same items. Same function....

In a world of lightweight gear and one-click solutions, it’s easy to forget the value of woodsman skills. Basic woodcraft and carry-in knowledge aren’t about rejecting modern equipment—they’re about understanding the land, your tools, and yourself well enough to make good decisions when things don’t go as planned. Woodcraft starts with awareness. A woodsman reads the ground, the trees, and the weather before ever unpacking gear. Knowing where cold air settles, how water flows after a rain, or...