Survival Knowledge

The most common batteries on the market for small electronic devices are alkaline batteries. When these hit the market in...

This is a field guide to the most common plants found throughout the United States. When traveling outside of the...

Amish Markets are America’s hidden treasures, scattered thinly across several - but not all - of the states. Many of...

The Native Americans loved the pawpaw. It was readily available to them and it had many uses. However, despite the...

You wouldn’t know it from looking at today’s youth, but it’s actually possible to live without electronic devices. I’m pretty...

We often get caught up in getting rid of the weeds in our yards so that it’s perfect. It’s an...

I have some long-term food supplies put away, but I wanted to put together a 30-plus day supply for my...

Food preservation may be one of the most elusive parts of the prepping process. It seems like, just when you...

I decided to make pemmican for the first time a year ago. I used 6 lbs. lean beef, 2 lbs....

Learning how to heal wounds faster naturally is something we should all learn. We can all agree that as we...

Despite the state of the world today, being a prepper is still seen as unusual. It seems that most people...

There are several OTC antiseptic ointments to choose from at the local market, which are normally applied directly to the...

We have enjoyed a period of time on this planet that has been relatively calm and habitable. I guess we...

Herbal medicine hasn’t changed at all. The same plants provide the same medicinal benefits as before, even though most people...

As long as you have power available, a freezer is one of the best ways to preserve food. Just about...

What is a Mesquite Tree? Mesquite Trees, sometimes referred to as ‘Devil Trees,’ are native to Southwestern America, and can...

Modern antibiotics are lifesavers. Without them, a simple cold can quickly turn into a deadly pneumonia, an infection in a...

A couple of weeks ago we put the cat among the pigeons by asking if bugging out was always the...

Editor’s Note: This article is written by Giurgi C. and does not necessarily reflect this website’s options and beliefs. A major...

As a prepper, you probably already know that some weeds are edible. However, if you don't know to tell the...

Petroleum Jelly (or Vaseline) is one of the best items to put into your bug-out-bag, bunker, or whatever you use...

Today’s cars and trucks are electronic marvels. Computers control everything from when the transmission shifts to turning on the windshield...

There are few things more rewarding than watching your orchard full of fruit trees and berries grow. Keeping an orchard...

We’ve had a lot to say about the EMP threat on this site, and if you’ve been keeping up with...

On March 11th, 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear power plant was hit by natural forces that were beyond its capability...

The edible and healing Queen Anne’s Lace is a member of the same family as the poisonous Hemlock and the...

For as long as there have been people, there’s been famine. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors developed agriculture because, although most people’s...

Suicides exploded during the great depression. The stats are pretty alarming. They state that in 1928 22 people per 100,000...

If some unfriendly nation decides to hit America with an EMP attack there really won’t be a lot in the...

A prepper’s way of life is to plan for any type of situation that might occur throughout life. One area...