If you’ve ever seen the movie Cast Away, with Tom Hanks, then you probably remember the scene where he has a rotten tooth and is forced to knock it out with a figure skate. If that scene made you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. The thought of having to do something so extreme and imagining the… Read More

Those who aren’t prepared for a crisis might come knocking on your door when they run out of their own supplies. And if they’re truly desperate, they’ll simply barge in. You know you can’t afford to be generous with your supplies because you need them for your family. Fortunately, you can keep your valuables, gear,… Read More

The great outdoors is home to some pretty creepy creatures, and ticks are particularly nasty. Ticks are arachnids just like spiders…but instead of minding their own business they jump onto you, burrow into your skin, and feast on your blood. Ticks are a very real survival threat. Many of them carry Lyme disease, which is… Read More

One of the biggest reasons more preppers don’t transition to homesteading is that they don’t have a way to earn a living while being off-grid. Homesteading usually means living in a rural area, which means many people can’t keep their normal jobs. That’s why I wrote this blog post showing you 5 simple ways anyone… Read More

If you drive a vehicle or usually ride as a passenger, there’s a chance you could be stuck on the side of the road at some point. And if it happens to be winter, or the nights get really cold where you live, getting stuck could become a life or death survival situation. Hopefully, you’ll… Read More

We can’t count on having modern conveniences forever, so it makes sense to have some alternatives prepared ahead of time. We can get a lot of useful things from nature, and one of the most useful resources is honey. Honey has a variety of medical uses that are sometimes just as effective as regular medications…. Read More

It sounds hard to believe, but you can find some life-saving survival gear in the dumpster when SHTF. People throw away all sorts of stuff. Old clothes that don’t fit anymore, cooking equipment, and old tools are just some of the things you can find. The stuff we think of as trash in everyday life… Read More

Let’s face it. Prepping isn’t cheap. It takes willpower, discipline, brains, and money. Even though you’ll have to spend some money, there are ways to save money and prep without much money. If you’re already strapped for cash or just want to save a little more, here are 18 ways to save money for prepping…. Read More

Body armor is used by police, soldiers, and other armed personnel to protect them in dangerous situations…but can preppers use it too? Body armor is something that doesn’t usually get brought up when discussing survival gear, but it’s something that could save your life when society collapses and people turn on each other. Before we… Read More

For preppers, winter brings the added responsibility of figuring out how to heat the home. Whether you’re looking for tips to survive a crisis or just want to lower your energy bill, this article gives you some practical ways to make it through winter. Seal Off Unimportant Rooms The bigger the area, the harder it… Read More