One of the most important tools in a prepper’s arsenal is their vehicle. Serving as a conveyance for evacuation or bugging out, a prime mover for mass amounts of cargo or a taxi to get you and your group where you are needed, when you are needed, it is difficult to overstate the flexibility and … Read more
Let’s stop beating around the bush. We all know the basics of survival: how to store food, water, and put together a bug-out bag. What we’re all really looking for are advanced, high-quality survival tips, tricks, tactics, and secrets that can help us take our preps to the next level. You can’t find these by … Read more
Canned food is a reliable, convenient option, and aside from being an everyday staple in the kitchen it also serves as a fundamental part of a long-term food storage plan. You might have seen various depictions in media of people heating up canned food right in the can prior to eating it, but is this … Read more
Berries are a bountiful, delicious and nutritious wild food that can make for a great supplement to your rations anytime you are out in the wilderness. But before you go and chow down on a bunch of fresh-picked berries, you had better know which ones are safe to eat and which ones are poisonous. Choose … Read more
Amateur or “ham” radio is both a time-honored hobby and a valuable skill that you can add to your survival toolbox. But if you want to do anything more than operate handheld radios at a nearby, local level you’re going to have to get proper licensure from the government. What’s the big deal? Why do … Read more
For most preppers, weapons will be among the many things you accumulate to get ready for a survival situation, be it a long-term or short-term one. Chances are that means firearms much of the time, perhaps with a smattering of bows or crossbows along with our personal knives. You definitely won’t hear any complaining out … Read more
For many preppers, the bug-out bag is a central piece of equipment for disaster response plans. When it comes to dealing with a crisis big or small, the bug-out bag can be thought of as a mobile supply room, and just like having a supply room packed full of gear and goods at home, your … Read more
There is no doubt that the vast majority of Hollywood leans to the left. With its strong focus on progressive values and social justice, it can be difficult bordering on impossible for conservatives to find TV shows that reflect their worldview and values. But take heart! There are quite a few great conservative TV shows … Read more
Water is absolutely essential for survival. there are very few preppers who need reminding of that fact, but I fear that there are quite a few who truly understand just how bad things can get, and how fast if you do not have reliable access to clean drinking water. Clean water is all around us, … Read more
Millions of Americans enjoy hunting, taking to the fields, plains and forests of America in search of game and many millions more people around the world do the same. Some do it for sport, do it for sustenance or do it because the mantle of supremacy as the apex organism on the planet rests on … Read more
Furniture is one of those things that you take for granted until it is gone. Everyone who heads into the woods on a hunting or camping expedition and is forced to sit on a log, boulder or the hard yet strangely soggy ground knows what I’m talking about. Furniture helps us rest more comfortably but … Read more
Every prepper understands the importance of being materially prepared for bad times. Be it a small-scale emergency, local disaster, or regional catastrophe, having the right gear and supplies on hand and ready to go can make all the difference in your chances of survival. Depending on your lifestyle and what sort of trouble you are … Read more
When it comes to adapting military procedure, equipment, and terminology to prepping it turn out that several sectors of folks usually get riled up. Those who aren’t preppers in their daily or civilian lives usually accuse preppers of being posers, wannabes, and other derogatory terms. Many of those preppers feel the need to intricately explain … Read more
Pretty much everyone who has ever served in the military and a great many preppers will be entirely familiar with MREs, or meals-ready-to-eat, those typically nutritious, sometimes delicious and often gut wrecking pre-cooked field rations. Modern MRE’s contain many components, and one component that is often discarded is the FRH, or flameless ration heater. These … Read more
For some, living off the land is a far-fetched dream that would be great if it happened, but seldom does. For others, it is a reality and a rewarding experience both mentally and physically. With the advent of modern society, we have become accustomed to convenience and amenities that are accessible to everyone. Inquisitive and … Read more
Activated charcoal is a substance that is wondrously effective at absorbing even trace amounts of other materials. From the air, from the water, it does not matter. This is why it is such a fixture in all sorts of filters, but also when used as medicine to reduce or eliminate the accidental ingestion of certain … Read more
Sandbags are one of those survival items that is regularly included on many “must-have” lists of gear and goods, but often without much explanation as to why. Being so commonly recommended, they must be useful, but what exactly are sandbags used for in a survival context? Sandbags are commonly placed for defending structures against flood … Read more
Dealing with the collapse of society is no joke. Some folks might think they know what to expect considering all the rioting and general lawlessness that we have seen in the past couple of years, but a true societal collapse is something altogether different. The rule of law will be absent entirely or highly sporadic … Read more
In the self-defense realm, preventing yourself and your loved ones from getting mugged is a recurring theme, and you’ll come across no shortage of self-defense experts who have seemingly unearthed the secrets of foiling a mugging with 100% certainty. It is a nice idea, but far from reality. It’s a myth that there is a … Read more
Smart preppers will always attempt to cover as many bases as possible with their supplies and provisions. Flexible, multi-purpose items are often the key to success in long-term survival situations, since they will help you adapt to changing conditions and unexpected needs. One area where some preppers could use a little help is on the … Read more
For most of us, especially people who are planning to bug in during most survival situations, having the capability to provide reliable electricity in the absence of public utility grids is a worthwhile goal. Electricity is far more than a luxury made possible by modernity: it is overwhelmingly responsible for providing climate control, food preservation, … Read more
Outdoor activities and tents often go hand in hand. Whether you’re on a multi-day hiking or camping excursion or in the middle of bugging out, or just a bug out practice run, your home away from home while in the middle of nature will likely be a tent of some sort. This tent is going … Read more
Cold weather survival offers many challenges compared to other environments, but one of the perks, if you want to call it that, is the abundance of fresh water to be had in the form of snow. Since snow is just frozen water, it stands to reason that you could simply eat it to help rehydrate … Read more
Items of a multi-purpose nature are always of great benefit. Anytime you can get more mileage out of something the better off you’ll be, because you’ll be prepared for a greater variety of problems while also saving space. You’ll also be saving money. One of the best multi-purpose substances you can keep in your survival … Read more