It’s New Years Eve. We’re closing out 2014, and it’s been quite a year.

In preparedness it’s better to be the “Gray Man”, but when that SHTF, you might need to shift from Gray Man to Chameleon instantly. Not just blend in with other people, but disappear into your surroundings completely.

Everyone should have a first aid kit. Buy a decent kit to get started, then customize it to make it exactly what you need. Here is our list of frequently overlooked first aid kit items.

It’s easy to toss on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt then grab a sweatshirt when we’re heading out the door, but are we dressing wisely to survive? How exactly does one dress to survive?

Many preppers have no problem shelling out money for preparedness gear, but how many are will to also put forth some time and physical effort to learn or sharpen a skill? This year don’t just buy yourself and your loved ones gadgets, give the gift of a skill.