The Native Americans were masters of self-reliance and survival skills. Their ingenuity featured often incorporated projects that every modern-day prepper...

Some states have restrictive laws and regulations that can make it difficult to stockpile resources, collect rainwater, or build off-grid...

The threat of martial law looms large on the horizon anytime a natural disaster strikes or civil unrest spreads through...

There’s a common misconception that being prepared completely guarantees your safety. You’re stocked to the rafters with preserved food, multiple...

It seems like every day there’s a new story about the economic woes befalling the world in general, and the...

Recessions where the national or global economy retracts can cause financial problems on every scale imaginable. Things like a potential...

An EMP generated by a strategic nuclear detonation or a coronal mass ejection from the sun can cause massive damage...

Being lost in the woods can be a frightening experience. Especially if you weren’t properly prepared when you first went...

States like Montana, North Dakota, Missouri, Arizona, and Idaho are generally considered to be very safe places to live. On...

When SHTF there's sure to be widespread panic in the streets as unprepared people make a mad dash to capture...

When martial law is declared, the military essentially takes the place of civilian law enforcement. This extreme measure is like...

When a crisis strikes, being stocked up on OTC medications and prescriptions gives you a little sense of security. Yet...

When our forefathers were conquering the great wilderness of the new world, they ate some foods that would be pretty...

We’ve all watched it on TV. A natural disaster strikes a region, or a protest turns into a riot, and...

The Great Depression was a perfect storm of problems that struck the country and the entire world. It happened at...

Effective prepping is all about planning ahead, stocking up, and getting yourself set up for self-sufficiency. Yet even the most...

During the Cold War the United States government, private organizations, and well-funded families invested in a staggering array of fallout...

I live in an area where there are robust Amish and Mennonite communities. While I’ve certainly moaned a time or...

Mainstream media is full of talking bobbleheads who love to prattle on about whatever nuggets appear in the 24-hour news...

Having a robust stockpile of seeds can save your life in a prolonged catastrophe. There are certainly tons of companies...

The old saying that tall fences make for good neighbors has a ring of truth to it when you prioritize...

There are a lot of essential items that you need to stockpile to be fully prepared for natural disasters and...

Herbal tonics and the use of natural medicinal herbs are enjoying a renaissance. These days more and more people are...

When you look at it in the cold light of truth, every aspect of our civilization is dependent on electronics...

Navy SEALs, Marine Corps Recon, and other special forces divisions are elite fighting forces that receive extensive training for survival,...

One of the many great things about the Amish is that their lifestyle is tried, tested, and true. They’ve literally...

There are a lot of natural disasters and possible SHTF scenarios where bartering will become the new normal form of...

Looters and petty thieves are a concern today. So, it’s a sure bet, they’ll be a serious problem anytime a...

When you first think of it, storing meat outside in the winter sounds great. On paper, it’s free refrigeration, which...

Let’s be honest, deep down within every prepper, hides a little bit of a Burt Gummer fantasy. You’re probably very...