If you have been prepping for any amount of time, you’re probably already well acquainted with the concept of a bug-out bag. But, if you are new to prepping, or are just now getting around to choosing and assembling the contents of your BOB, you might be feeling overwhelmed with choices. There are many factors … Read more
If you’re a prepper, there’s a high chance you’ll be using tools and gadgets that require liquid fuel to function. It might be a car, a generator, a power tool, even a stove or light source. Whatever it is, no fuel means no-go for anything. That simply implies that gathering, storing, and rotating your fuel … Read more
Do you ever wonder what people ate during the Great Depression? It was a time of great hardship, and food was often scarce. However, people still had to eat, and they found ways to make do with what they had. With resources scarce and money often scarcer, the bountiful pantries and kitchens of previous eras … Read more
Are you prepared for a disaster? Many people aren’t, and that can lead to serious problems if an emergency or crisis hits. If you have ever seen footage of the aftermath of a major disaster or just a small-scale emergency you’ve probably noticed that masses of people are just standing around, sort of staring into … Read more
Getting properly prepared seems to entail a never-ending list of acquisitions. Gear, tools, weapons, supplies, land, vehicles. It goes on and on and on. And though the survival implements we require can range from the intricate to the sublimely simple, every once in a while you might discover that some truly strange or unexpected items … Read more
Long-term survival is kind of a funny thing. Even though you’re living in the aftermath of a major calamity or even a societal collapse, normal daily activities will continue. Society might look very different if you can recognize it at all, but you’ll still have to eat, for example. If you decided to bug in … Read more
Often touted as a “survival superfood”, pemmican has a deep history in North America as it has sustained populations for centuries. It is currently used as survival food or for preppers eager to bolster their reserves. It can be formed into bars or strips to be eaten as is or used in a variety of … Read more
For as long as life has existed there have been predators vs prey and evolution pushed what is now prey to evolve to defend themselves. Humans are no exception, and just like that, the first spear was born. They say humans invented war and fighting, however, animals fight and create war, monkeys have been documented … Read more
Countless people enjoy hunting and going outdoors in search of game, all across America’s fields and pristine forests. Some do it for fun; others do it for food. Whatever the motivation, hunting has been a pastime that humanity has engaged in since time immemorial. The bow is one of humanity’s oldest weapons, and while the … Read more
Choosing the right woodworking tool for your camping excursion or homesteading project is imperative to being successful. A couple of the primary tools that outdoor enthusiasts use frequently would be the axe and hatchet. The most common applications for both of these tools are to process firewood for your home or campsite and to refine … Read more