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Updated: 12 March 2025 Would you believe that this powerful propellant, that has changed the world as we know it,...

First, let me give you a little background. I am a retired Army Senior NCO, Retired Master Peace Officer, drug...

Today you’ll find some “little” survival tricks popular in the early 1900’s. 100 years ago Gallaher Ltd printed a short...

I can clearly see and feel the moment in my life when I realized just how vulnerable I was to...

When using ammunition to prep it’s good to isolate your preps to a few specific calibers. It’s better to stock...

Hammer axe outdoor pocket tool –You make everyone happy with this gift. With a lifetime warrantee and 12 functions, this...

By Michael Snyder. Is the prepper movement in the United States dying?  At one time it was estimated that there...

Tens of thousands of years ago, early humans established an unlikely alliance with another animal—the grey wolf. Over the last...

What does winter mean for your food supplies? Probably not much. You won’t see much locally-sourced fresh produce, but modern...

While many government authorities advise evacuating, in some situations it is vital to stay and protect that which you've worked...

When we think of survival and disaster preparedness the images most people conjure up are basically rural. Preparedness is all...

By Claire Winson Whether they came for land, seeking relief from religious persecution, gold, or driven by a sense of adventure,...

Once upon a time, root cellars were the only way people had to preserve their food. These wonderful cold-storage areas...

The modern world is filled with information from a whole range of sources. With smartphones and other mobile devices, we...

With a pressure canner, there’s a whole smorgasbord of foods that you can preserve safely.  Not everything, however, retains it’s...

People sometimes refer to biltong and beef jerky interchangeably, and admittedly, they have some similarities.  Usually, biltong is cured in larger...

Today the USA is the world’s economic and industrial superpower, but it hasn’t always been like that. In fact compared...

When you need to get out of town as quickly as possible in an emergency, not all vehicles are created...

You never know how long food shortages will last. If you're not living in the city, chances are you won't...

by Mary Kurz The Pilgrims ate venison and wildfowl when they celebrated Thanksgiving. So, if you want to go authentic,...

America – the greatest nation on earth – is currently facing unprecedented times of social unrest, and dare I say,...

America – the greatest nation on earth – is currently facing unprecedented times of social unrest, and dare I say,...

By Blake Alma If you are in a short-term survival situation, food is not a priority. However, if you know...

There are certain items you want to conceal from the eyes of anyone who enters your home, particularly when society...

Winter is coming! For some folks, perhaps it is already here. If you’re living in a place where wood heat...

Imagine if you can, a homestead nestled deep in the forest, fronting a beautiful lake. Oh sure… that sounds dreamy...

By Pat Henry Yes, I am going there. One of the most hotly debated questions in prepper/survival/firearm enthusiast circles is...

You’ve got ten years’ worth of ammunition, your truck is equipped to go anywhere, the medical kit puts some small...

In this article I’m going to show you how to make a quick and pretty simple storm glass. The ingredients...

Many of us are familiar with the distinctive taste of Listerine. Whether it’s in the morning or before bed, the...