Hiking for Preppers – Survival Fitness Training Series
If you can walk, then you definitely can hike; and we’ve done a lot of walking so far, right? Hiking is simply taking walking to the next level. And that next level may be… a […]
Articles by Dan Stevens
Survival Fitness Training Series: Jogging
Howdy and welcome back to our survival fitness series, where we take the fitness aspect and apply it to prepping, so you can be physically prepared for disasters and emergencies big and small. No matter […]
Survival Fitness Training Series: Warming Up and Walking
Ok, if you’ve read my introduction to survival fitness, you are now ready to take action. But before we jump into training, there’s one critical aspect we need to discuss (and do): warming up. You […]
Introduction to Survival Fitness
How long have you been prepping, now, 6 months? A year? More? I bet it’s not every day that someone comes to you and says: Look, you’ve been doing it wrong. You’re neglecting a critical […]
How to Make Your Bug-Out Bag Modular
by Contributing Author Ah, the BOB. The prepper standby and source of constant tinkering, consternation and much discussion. There are a 1,001 ways to choose, fill and pack a BOB, but one method in particular […]
Review of Smith & Wesson M&P9 9mm
by Steven If you are in the market for a new handgun, you will notice that there are many polymer guns on the market. With the success of the Glock, most major manufacturers now offer […]
Defensive Handgun Ammunition – the Crush Factor
by Eric When it comes to personal defense, it’s very hard to argue with a handgun being the best choice. Often the mere sight of a handgun will send a potential assailant fleeing simply because […]
How to Store Bleach and How to Use It to Purify Water
by Teresa The use of chlorine to disinfect water as well as to maintain hygiene in various ways is well-known. For consumers, there are primarily two common types of active chlorine that are used for […]
Information and Communication Post-SHTF
by Eric One of the most important things post-collapse is getting information. If you don’t have the right info, a slew of bad things can happen. You may not know in tine that that wildfire […]
8 Overlooked Bug-Out Bag Items
Tweaking your bug out bag is a never-ending endeavor. The more you learn, the more you add and remove items, the goal being to make it more lightweight, more functional and more tuned to your […]
Setting Up a Carbine for Self-Defense
by Contributing Author Rifles, specifically carbines, are excellent choices for a defensive long gun, especially when chambering an intermediate cartridge. Their combination of desirable characteristics such as light weight, compact size, mild recoil and superior […]
Should You First Prep for Doomsday or for Emergencies?
by contributing author Every person who is taking steps to improve their chances of survival in a crisis event usually starts with a specific vision of exactly what kind they are trying to defend against. […]
Tips and Guidance for First Time Handgun Buyers
by Contributing Author The purchase of a handgun is often the first item on the itinerary of the new gun owner. The handgun is the typical firearm of self-defense, and a terrific variety of designs, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Shooting for Preppers
by Contributing Author If you are a prepper, chances are you have made firearms a part of your plans. Maybe you are new to the gun, having decided to start prepping recently, or maybe you […]
20 Herbs You Can Make Medicine From
by Controbuting Author Herbs have more uses than adding flavor to your dinner. Herbs have medicinal properties that people have been tapping into for centuries. Before the time of modern medicine, you would use herbs […]
The Definitive Martial Law Survival Guide
by Alexander Imagine waking up one Wednesday morning. It is just another average day, the forecast traffic to work with a slight chance of nodding off at your desk. You make your morning cup of […]
The Best Calibers for Survival
by John If you do anything with a firearm, you probably have the “perfect” ammunition for that purpose. It may be unsuitable for some or even all other purposes, but as long as you have […]
DIY Fertilizer: The Complete Guide
by Joseph Fertilizer is a key component of successful gardening, and using it appropriately will result in better quality crops. When we think of fertilizer, most of us think store-bought; rarely do we think to […]
5 Self Defense Moves To Get You Free In a Survival Scenario
by Contributing Author I’ll be the first to admit that this article is not going to be conventional by any means. It is aimed to firstly, make you aware of some pretty out there self-defense […]
5 Easy To Grow Plants For A Survival Garden
by Contributing Author One of the best ways to be prepared for the many uncertainties that life hurls at us is to grow our own food. Gardening can be a vital skill to learn ahead […]
Here’s Why all Preppers Should Start Homesteading
by Brea With all the threats our country is facing, especially from the likes of North Korea, TEOTWAWKI could be coming soon. When SHTF, the location of your home is going to play a huge […]
Packing For The Wilderness – What To Take
by Jesse Unless you are already experienced at travelling in the wilderness you might be surprised to learn that hypothermia is actually the most common cause of death. It might seem difficult to believe but […]
10 Must Bring Camping Essentials
by Jesse There are two ways of going camping successfully; the comfortable one and the not so comfortable option! Camping often conjures up images of a tent, a clear but starry sky and the glow […]
Post SHTF Economics: How to Survive when Money Becomes Useless
by Conrad Novak In the event of a social collapse, it will become everyone for themselves. Those who have prepared for that moment may feel like they are sitting pretty, but that does not mean their […]