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You probably carried that old smartphone for years, scrolling through weather reports, checking messages, snapping photos of grandkids, and trying...

You think cold kills more people? Not anymore. Heat is the new silent executioner, and it does not need a...

When I was a kid, I used to eat fresh snow right off the ground, thinking it was safe. Evidently,...

During the various Gold Rush eras of the 1800s miners, prospectors and pioneers relied on calorie-dense, portable foods that could...

Let’s get something straight. In a real survival situation, you are not walking into a clinic with soft music, clean...

We often focus on prepping for worst-case scenarios, but it’s just as important to care for our present well-being. In...

When winter settles in and the air turns sharp, the first thing most people do is plug something in. But...

They’ve made you believe you need a store to make bread. That without their neatly packaged packets of yeast, you’re...

If you think a gas mask is just for “end of the world” scenarios, you’re already behind. Every prepper knows...

Let’s start with the ugly truth: when the grid fries from an EMP, your shiny new SUV might as well...

Let’s get something straight: if you’re looking up how to siphon gas from a car with anti-siphon, you’re not just...

If you're anything like me, your pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. And if you’re into prepping, like I am,...

Our lymph nodes are like quiet sentinels, working in the background to filter waste, trap pathogens, and support our immune...

While EMPs get a lot of the chatter, there’s another electromagnetic threat that’s far more insidious, ever-present, and already inside...

(Before The Lights Go Out—And Stay Out) Let’s get one thing straight: the grid isn’t as stable as they want...

Let’s make one thing crystal clear: a dirty wound can kill you faster than a bullet. Not immediately, no. But...

In a grid-down scenario, every drop of fuel matters. If your truck runs dry or you’re trying to power a...

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

Having a bug-out car is a great idea. It puts you one step ahead of everyone else, ready to disappear...

In a crisis, refrigeration becomes a luxury. What about your fresh meat? It’ll rot fast. Without a reliable way to...

Canned food is one of the most reliable food sources in a survival situation. It lasts for years, requires no...

Potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) is a deep purple, crystalline compound known for its powerful oxidizing properties. In survival situations or controlled...

A rainwater collection system is easy to install and is a great way to not only save money on water...

When it comes to prepping, knowing how to perform hands-on maintenance on your equipment can be as crucial as stocking...

When it comes to preparing for the eventual breakdown of society, we all know how important it is to ensure...

When choosing a generator for your home, there are countless options on the market. What you pick has a lot...

Wintertime means snowstorms, at least for those who live in colder or more temperate climates. Even the Deep South can...

Part of what I love about prepping is thinking seriously and practically about what the future holds and how to...

The following first 7 days of a blackout scenario is loosely based on a real experience of a prolonged power...

Securing survival shelters will be paramount in the aftermath of a SHTF event. Undoubtedly, the primary survival strategy of those who...