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Without water, it doesn’t matter much what other preparations you’ve made – you’re only going to survive for a matter...

Canning home-cooked meals rather than keeping jars of individual ingredients, can be a viable alternative to MREs. Best of all...

In a world where the systems we have come to depend on collapses, survival hinges on a set of skills...

Nosy neighbors are never a good thing. Especially if you’re a prepper and they take a casual attitude to being...

A Great Depression pantry isn’t just a nostalgic nod to the past—it's a proven method for long-term food storage that...

For most people, in most circumstances, it makes more sense to bug in, rather than bug out in the face...

Let’s face it, the state of our civilization is more fragile than people like to think. Natural disasters, economic calamities,...

A massive disaster strikes that results in widespread devastation. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) responds and the local authorities shut...

When living in a dangerous place, owning and knowing how to operate firearms are paramount. Anyone who has ever stared...

When Europeans first arrived in North America they often struggled to survive in the unfamiliar wilderness they encountered. For many...

Any person who has spent any amount of time in what I call "serious wilderness" will be acutely aware of...

I’ve been part of the prepping community for quite some time now, but I feel like I still have a...

An Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is a burst of energy that can damage or destroy unprotected electrical equipment and systems. Military...

Post-apocalyptic movies and dystopia shows have been very popular in recent years. Some are pure fantasy and designed to merely...

Being a cowboy in the Old West was a hard life, with few luxuries. A cattle drive could easily take...

If there is only one disaster that you believe you prepare yourself and your family for, what should it be?...

There are few situations more dangerous to an infantryman than urban combat, especially in dense residential areas against well-armed opponents....

Bushcraft is the knowledge and practice of using almost entirely non-man made resources to survive and thrive in a natural...

These days prepper communities and survivalist groups are growing throughout North America and the world. Even if you don’t consider...

Not many people realize how easily their water stockpile can put them and their family at risk in a crisis....

Being able to keep your family fed for less than $10 in a crisis can be tricky. Even if you...

One of the most important preparations you can have as a prepper is the ability to replenish your water storage...

Being prepared means being ready for anything – and that includes medical problems. Without access to the modern healthcare system,...

In a SHTF situation or a prolonged disaster, knowing the places to avoid is a critical component of any safety...

As a homesteader, I find joy in being self-sufficient and growing my own produce in a small garden. While I...

In a prolonged SHTF scenario, even the most prepared people will eventually need some form of currency to purchase the...

Keeping your livestock safe when SHTF is a critical component of maintaining food sustainability beyond what your prepper supplies provide....

I wasn’t too worried when the lights flickered. It happens, sometimes. It was a stormy night, with the temperature hovering...

Survival homesteading and prepping can be accomplished while living under HOA rules - you just have to be a little...