Even though prepping is more common today than it was just a short decade ago, it still isn’t a mainstream activity. As a prepper, you’re going to get some weird looks from people and you can expect your views to be challenged a lot. Most of the time you can simply ignore it, but when… Read More

Your survival bag is just as important as any other piece of gear. After all, it’s what holds all your equipment together and keeps it organized. You might think any regular backpack is good enough, but that’s a big mistake. There are a few things you want to consider when finding the right one for… Read More

There’s been quite a few hurricanes hitting the U.S. recently, and preppers in hurricane territory not only need to look out for themselves, but look out for their gear as well. As preppers, we tend to think about what gear we need to keep ourselves safe during a crisis, but one thing that usually gets… Read More

Life was harder in the old days, and people had to do a lot more to survive. Our lives today are relatively easy, and a lot of the useful knowledge from back then has been lost for most people. Luckily, some of these old school survival hacks are still around. Today, I’ll share with you… Read More

Essential oils are derived from plants. Essential oils contain different properties depending on which plant they come from and have a variety of medicinal uses. This makes them a useful tool to have during a survival situation where pharmaceutical medications might not be available. Uses for essential oils range from simple things like cleaning and… Read More

With wildfires in the west, hurricanes lined up in the south, and a crazy guy testing hydrogen bombs that will fit on an ICBM over in North Korea, it’s quite an alarming and unpredictable time we’re living in as we head into winter. Planning ahead means taking responsibility for your own life and not relying… Read More

Whether you plan on bugging out or bugging in when SHTF, you’re going to need fire and heat. Most of us use electricity right now, but what will you do when the power goes out? You should have at least a couple backup fuel sources for emergencies, but you might not know which ones to… Read More

What would you do if you or a loved one broke a bone during a crisis? Most people might try to hastily set the bone in a panic, with the reasoning that it’s a serious medical situation that can’t afford to wait. It’s true that a broken bone is a serious problem, but many times… Read More

Choosing the best optic for survival can be just as tricky as picking the best gun. Many survivalists spend all their time picking out a gun, but never get a scope to go with it. Maybe they think optics are too expensive, too much of a hassle, or maybe they just think they’re enough of… Read More

If you thought your garden is doomed every time Winter comes around, think again. There are a variety of vegetables you can grow in the Winter. These plants need to be sowed in the Fall, but with proper planning and maintenance you’ll be able to eat fresh, healthy food straight from your garden all Winter… Read More