All you need to know to survive just about anything. There are literally dozens upon dozens of different disasters and emergencies that can affect you, but the good news is, many of the things you’ll do will help you prep for all of them.
It’s natural for many preppers to have at least considered the option of taking what they need, if necessary, from the scattered remains of their home town. Even in the midst of the destruction left in the wake of a disaster, useful materials and goods will remain. It may just be one more thing you … Read more
Civilization has come a long way from the days when living outside was commonplace. These days you see outdoor adventures planned for with grand ideas of accomplishing personal goals and reconnecting with the natural world. The comforts of home may have dulled our understanding of what it is like to survive in the woods. A … Read more
For many preppers, a societal collapse is probably the scariest event imaginable that is also the most plausible. Far removed from an alien invasion, zombie uprising, gamma ray burst, or some other fantastical doomsday scenario, this is one that can actually happen, and has happened countless times throughout history. Though Americans might be exceptional, they … Read more
When we are faced by serious trials and tribulations in life, it is easy to start wishing that we were someone else, somebody skilled and capable under the circumstances. If we had the skills, mindset and stature befitting our everyday heroes in the military, perhaps we would get through this event with flying colors instead … Read more
Cast iron has to be the best cookware ever! Cast iron builds up its own non-stick surface after a few uses, is fairly easy to care for, and almost indestructible – many people are still using cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens that belonged to their grandparents. Don’t believe people who say cast iron is … Read more
Oats have a reputation for being filling and healthy, but the consensus is that oats retains its nutritional value for only 1 to 2 years, after which the nutritional value degrades (unless stored under specific conditions). Oats is reputed to last for 25 to 30 years, so, it is natural to question how to store … Read more
A surprising question you may hear is “Do preppers wish for SHTF?”. Wait? Do people really ask this question? Yes some people do ask this question because myths have been created by TV and society about preppers and survivalists over the years, so this is a very good question to ask and I will answer … Read more
The term martial law is a scary one to most people. It conjures up images of military lockdowns, armed and guarded checkpoints, regular inspections and the loss of rights. Most freedom loving people are likely right to be apprehensive about even the suggestion that martial law could be implemented. With the state of the world … Read more
Bison are members of the Bovidae family and are native to North America and Europe. There are two main species of bison: American and European – and there are a few subspecies of each. At one time, there were millions of bison across Alaska, Mexico, and the Appalachian Mountains but by the time the late … Read more
Preppers are always worried about cleansing and purifying their water, and they should be: bacteria, viruses, amoebas, prions, dirt, debris and minerals are all present in found water supplies, and you definitely don’t want them in your body. Any of them can make you gravely sick, potentially even kill you. You can’t afford the first … Read more