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
You are familiar with the use of a compass and a map, and their supporting roles in defining navigation. Maps and compasses are simple to use, so don’t be overwhelmed by the huge amount of information out there. A map can only give you a relative bearing or direction, and a compass only a direction … Read more
It’s the middle of summer, and that means cookouts! If you’re like most people, your grill is probably covered in rust. You know you should clean it, but that is a chore, and messy besides. It won’t hurt to put it off just a little longer, right? So is cooking on a rusty grill safe? … Read more
Tornadoes are one of those natural disasters that seem so potent and so random there is nothing you can do except hope to survive their passage. While they are incredibly destructive and can spawn from any storm system when conditions are right, there is always something you can do to improve your chances of surviving … Read more
The Colony has an interesting premise, one that is near and dear to most preppers: The world is turned upside down because of a catastrophe and society has collapsed. It is up to a band of survivors to work together and overcome survival challenges if they want to live. For the show’s first season, … Read more
Camping can be a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy nature. However, if you’re not careful, camping can also be dangerous. One of the biggest concerns while camping in a tent, especially in open spaces, is being struck by lightning. Are tents safe to camp in … Read more
Kids spending time in the kitchen is an important part of life, because they need to be familiar with the basics of preparing food. But it’s also important for their survival. Recently in the news, I saw a story of a 3 year old who survived for several days after her mother died in the … Read more
Keeping trespassers off your property and intruders out of your home is always to your benefit, but traditional barriers like fences, gates and bars are eyesores and can be expensive. But it is possible to set up significant deterrents to trespassers with various species of unique, thorny plants. This article will tell you about several … Read more
For many preppers, their vehicle is an invaluable part of their bug out and survival plans. Compared to going about on foot, a motor vehicle provides extraordinary speed, range and carrying capacity, and a nominal amount of protection from the elements. But aside from being an important conveyance when times are tough, our vehicles also … Read more
When it comes to discussions of survival, particularly long-term survival, the topic centers around two environments: Urban environments, because they are viewed as particularly difficult and rural environments, because this is the ideal environment to survive it. At least, according to some. There is quite literally an in-between environment that gets very little in the … Read more
Not everything we need to acquire as preppers falls into one of the three Bs: bullets, beans and bandages. Some preps are everyday items that are entirely mundane, perhaps even considered luxuries depending on your standard of living in the world, but are nonetheless one of those items that can make things just a little … Read more
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a wake-up call for many preppers. It has shown us that no matter how prepared we think we are there is always something that can catch us off guard. This event in particular has underlined the importance of being ready and adaptable so that you may deal with … Read more