Being prepared means acquiring a certain amount of gear. But all of this gear that we buy as preppers gets expensive, and quickly! Tools, weapons, equipment, shelter supplies, clothing- it adds up fast and you could be looking at a small mountain of debt if you are buying high-end gear brand new from your local … 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
If you’ve been around prepping for any length of time, there’s little doubt you’ve been sucked into a big conversation about gear. One of my most favorite conversations that preppers have is about knives. Knives are invaluable to preppers, being tools that we take everywhere, do everything with and never go without. Particular knives that … Read more
Propane has much to commend it as a fuel source, especially for the purposes of disaster readiness and SHTF preparation. Propane is efficient and adaptable, capable of fueling all kinds of appliances and tools, large or small, and even vehicles that are adapted to run on it. Propane is great, but only as long as … Read more
In prepping circles, living “off the grid” is seen as the logical conclusion to the journey of personal preparedness and self-sufficiency. The idea of growing or otherwise creating everything you need and not relying on society or any of its trappings, including its public services, is definitely appealing. But we live in an era of … Read more
Though most homes in the United States rely on electric heat, there are still many regions and many more parts in the world that rely on oil heated furnaces. Particularly in the northern parts of the country and major metro areas oil heated homes are prevalent, necessitating the use of above or below ground heating … Read more
This smoked pork loin recipe is a survival tribe favorite. We make it at least two Sundays a month during gatherings and, on special occasions. Smoking meat gives it such an incredibly delicious flavor and is a far easier process than being tied to a grill. The smells which waft from the smoker when the … Read more
A gasoline generator, either in the form of an installed standby generator or a portable emergency generator, is an excellent prep that can keep the lights on and the power flowing through all kinds of emergencies, both long and short-term. But the Achilles heel in any gas generator usage plan is the fuel itself. Gasoline … Read more
Ramen noodles, specifically the instant kind you pour boiling water on, have long been a stereotypical sustenance of college kids all over the U.S., and are seen as unhealthy provender for the rest of us who are broke and facing a long wait until payday. It turns out that ramen noodles are also a favorite … Read more
“Why beans in a stockpile?” new prepper asks at a gathering. After a few withering looks from the assembled bunch, someone deigns to answer. “Well, it’s like this,” says the old-timer, counting off on his fingers: “1. Beans will fill yer belly 2. They don’t cost a lot 3. They are high in protein 4. … Read more