There is no question that prepping is something that has become the concern of millions of people all over the world. Being able to be prepared for anything that could happen to you or your family in the future is extremely important and sometimes an item as simple as a knife could mean the… Read More

Preppers with diabetes are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to dealing with an emergency disaster or disruption of our modern society. That said, there are several steps you can take to increase your odds of survival. Tips For Diabetic Preppers in 2015 Prepping With Type 1 Diabetes Those of you with type 1… Read More

  Paracord was popularized for its use in parachute riggings for military airborne units. Hence the name paracord, for parachute cord. You’ll also hear paracord referred to as 550 cord. That’s because each stand is able to hold 550 pounds before it breaks. More importantly paracord is made of a woven nylon sheath and contains… Read More

With early winter storms making their way across the country, winter is certainly upon us. If you have been procrastinating, it is time to get up off your duff and get your preps ready for the winter season. Put the garden away If you are a prepper, I hope you at least have some sort… Read More

Getting stranded In your car — It can happen to anyone so be prepared for it! Almost every winter, we read a story of someone who has taken a wrong turn somewhere and become stranded by winter weather. There seems to be an equal amount of happy endings as there are tragedies where someone dies…. Read More

In a SHTF situation, standard money might suddenly become worthless. When that happens, bartering takes over as a means of commerce.   PM’s   Precious Metals (PM’s), especially in the form of pre-1965 US silver and gold coins, have a standard value that usually can be agreed upon even when there is no official banking… Read More

Thanks to a water main break, students at the University of California at Los Angeles recently dealt with a giant hole in their roadway and millions of gallons of water flooding their homes and streets. While many people think that water is something that never fails unless there is a natural disaster, that isn’t always… Read More

Polar Vortex 2014: The Times (and the Weather) Are A-Changin’… The Midwest had one of its worst winters of the century with frigid temperatures and foot after foot of fallen snow. Even in the summer, a second polar vortex is threatening to bring record cold in 2014. While it won’t dip to freezing, it’s obvious… Read More

Can you answer these basic SHTF survival questions on your own without looking them up? Hopefully you can because if you found yourself in a “stuff hits the fan” situation tomorrow then this knowledge could mean the difference between life or death! Take this quick quiz to see if you possess some of the most… Read More

Are you wondering how to stockpile antibiotics? During a disaster, you could end up with limited access to medical care. This could prove disastrous should you wind up with an infection and are unable to obtain antibiotics. Fortunately, some common antibiotics are readily available from pet shops or other veterinary supply stores. Stockpiling Antibiotics: Animal Remedies?… Read More