Survival Knowledge

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...

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,...

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...

If and when the SHTF you won’t have time to buy ammunition. In 2012 in the face of pending gun...

Editor's Note: By 1700's most pioneers learned the techniques used by the Scandinavian settlers and started building log houses whenever there were...

Some things in life you can never have too much of.  But for this article, we’ll concentrate just on radio...

In a true emergency situation, you can last for months without adequate food, but a lack of water will knock...

The more prepared you are for an emergency the more likely you are to get through it without any serious...

by Robert We decided that our little farm needed a root cellar to store our produce in. For those unfamiliar...

When people talk about trading after the apocalypse, usually they start discussing whether you’re better off stockpiling extra ammunition or...

Fresh herbs should be a priority for every survivalist. They are great for flavoring foods but they are also packed...

Although knowing how to produce or procure clean water is vital in an emergency situation, canning water is often overlooked. ...

Smartphones and tablets are so common these days that it’s odd to see someone without one. So should disaster strike,...

Everyone, survivalist or not, should have a first aid kit in their home and one in their car. Most people...