Common Tactical Knife Myths that Can get You Killed
The knife is one of those weapons that draws a lot of bull crap to it. There is a lot of hocus pocus and hoopla focused around a weapon that’s tens of thousands of years old. In reality, a tactical
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72 Types Of Americans That Are Considered “Potential Terrorists” In Official Government Documents
By Michael Snyder Are you a conservative, a libertarian, a Christian or a gun owner? Are you opposed to abortion, globalism, Communism, illegal immigration, the United Nations or the New World Order? Do you believe in conspiracy theories, do you
25 Powerless Appliances for Your Homestead Kitchen
This article was written by Jordan Charbonneau and first appeared on Homestead Survival Site. Kitchens are the hub of the home. They’re nearly always busy and so much of the daily chores are done there. From cleaning vegetables and eggs, to
8 Items You Need To Bring if You Need To Leave In 10 Minutes
Leaving home in a hurry is something most preppers have given some thought to. Your house might be well prepared to let you ride out any crisis, but what if it’s too dangerous to stay in it? That’s why most
How To Make Calcium Supplements from Eggshells
Many of us were brought up to eat eggs reasonably carefully, making sure that we didn’t accidentally eat a piece of shell. In fact, as long as it’s small enough to go down safely, it probably would do more good
If You See These 6 Signs It’s Time to Bugout
The Bag. The Location. The overwhelming distance between the two. The bugout plays a huge role in prepper lore. For many people the bugout seems to be the answer to all our problems. If things get crazy and we gotta
Pioneer Foods We’ll Be Eating A Lot After SHTF
Once upon a time, heading on down to the grocery store to fill the pantry whenever you needed to was not an option. Pioneers who traveled west in pursuit of religious freedom and a better life in the early days
My 5 Worst Fears for 2018
A new year is, traditionally, something we look forward to with optimism. It stretches in front of us filled with possibilities, opportunities, new roads to explore. That’s why we celebrate on December 31, and make resolutions on how to improve
The Long-Forgotten Cheesecloth
The original purpose of cheesecloth was, as you may have guessed from the name, cheese making. It was used to separate liquids and solids in the cheesemaking process. Its flexibility and fine weave allowed for the liquid to be pressed
Straw-bale Bug Out House: How One Of Our Readers Did It
I’ve lived in standard stick-built homes most of my life – as, no doubt, have most of you. I still do, when I’m stateside. But, back in the 90s I heard about strawbale houses, and since then I’ve always wanted
No Gas, No Electricity… How To Cook Indoors Without Smoke
In a survival situation there are dozens of ways to cook outdoors without power. Solar ovens, clay ovens and open fire cooking are just a few; there are many more. But what happens when the grid is down and you
How Much Land Do You Need to Be Self-Sufficient?
My grandparents were mostly self-sufficient on a small two-acre farm. They had a milk cow, raised a beef cow each year, had chickens, pigs, and a large garden. They traded for many items, sold some produce, and purchased a little
10 Things to Do Before the Upcoming Great Depression
80% of Americans are under the thumb of some sort of debt. Saving rates are abysmal, and it seems that our society is moving closer and closer to a ‘burn it all down man’ type of mentality. Its hard to
What Do You Do When Someone Asks For Food in a Crisis?
If you’re checking the perimeter and you see three or four armed men cutting the fence, there’s a clear threat. In that situation, opening fire is an option you’re going to have to consider in a hurry. But it’s not
Quick and Easy Cheat Sheet to Learn How to Operate a Ham Radio
Hams and HAM Radio Traditionally, HAM is the informal name for amateur radio operators. The origin of the acronym HAM goes all the way back to 1908, when HAM was the radio station call name (call sign) of the first
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