Survival Knowledge

Looking at the state of the world today, with all its threats to our society and way of life, it’s...

I’ve discovered something that was rather surprising - that the ways we do things today aren’t necessarily the best ways...

Rosemary has given us many things over the years, from its appealing colorful flowers to the aromatic smells and flavors...

My grandparents had a farm in Georgia, where they raised nearly everything they needed. I remember my grandmother telling me...

Chickens might just be the perfect survival livestock. They are inexpensive to buy and feed, take little room to raise,...

When you’re in a SHTF situation, the last thing you need to deal with is pain on top of everything else. From...

I’m not in my 20s or 30s anymore. I’m well into my 60s now, and I might have 20 years...

When it comes to pickling we usually think of the classic options, such as cucumbers and peppers. But there is...

We started adding significantly to our food stores a few years ago, and now cans from our first large purchase...

I have problems with inflammation, so I am always looking to eat anti-inflammatory superfoods. In recent years, the Goji berry...

Waterborne illness is the number one killer on the planet. That is happening right now. While we are nestled in...

Before I get started with the information on how to make your own black walnut tincture, a word of caution...

Modern society attributes many unique things to Australia: Boomerangs, kangaroos, wallabies, the Outback, and the Sydney Opera House are some...

While you may be prepared for many types of medical emergency, it’s common to forget about making sure you are...

Some people tend to think of survival as a modern thing, made possible by modern tools, equipment and techniques. However,...

Back before we had a really good grip on what goes on in the human body some remedies were a...

GPS is one of the miracles of the information age. In 25 years it’s gone from being an expensive technology...

We all know that the expiration date on food is more of a guideline than a rule that has to...

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a very common plant in the United States and it is very persistent. Poison ivy...

Yeast has long inhabited the planet Earth, a simple organism that is hundreds of millions of years old. It plays a...

Surviving is all about prioritizing your needs. There are a lot of things you need to stay alive and healthy,...

Meat – rich in protein, fats, iron, energy and other essential nutrients – is a useful and tasty addition to...

Bing Crosby sang “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” and when most of us think of eating chestnuts that’s exactly...

The WaterBOB is an excellent tool for last-minute emergency preparedness, especially for those who live in an apartment. Designed to...

Anyone who’s done more than glance at this site will know that we take the threat of an EMP attack...

When you think of herbal remedies and medicinal herbs modern natural healing may come to mind. Using wild medicine is...

Editor's note: Back in August we posted an article on how a veteran would prepare their home for a SHTF...

Editor's Note: Roland has been part of our small community - here at ask a prepper - for a long...

CB radios are inexpensive, rugged, mobile, and widely available, making them well-suited to use as a SHTF communication system. However,...

If you’re like most preppers you probably have a pretty wide assortment of food stashed away. My own supply contains...