How to Put Together The Ultimate Bug Out Bag
Disasters, both natural and man made are becoming more and more frequent in our world today. If you woke up in the middle of the night to find yourself in a situation where you needed […]
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50+ Tools You Should Have on the Homestead
If you’re longing to switch to the homestead lifestyle but are frustrated by the fact that circumstances just won’t come together to make it happen for several months, or even several years, there is something […]
13 Ways to Do Laundry Post-SHTF
When it comes to an extended power outage, whether living off grid by choice or due to a SHTF situation, one of the things just about everyone will have to figure out eventually is how […]
Here Are All the Foods You Can Dehydrate
Whether you’re an experienced prepper, new prepper, or not even into prepping, you’ve probably heard that some people dehydrate foods. Maybe you know why it’s important to know which foods you can dehydrate and you’ve […]
114 Survival Supplies You Can Get at the Dollar Store
When it comes to stockpiling survival supplies, it’s not hard at all to blow your budget pretty quickly. But quality gear that you can count on is important. There are just certain things you don’t […]
34 Staple Foods for Your Stockpile
When SHTF or even during a short term crisis, you need to know that you can feed your family, no matter what. There are a lot of choices about what to store in a SHTF […]
Fruit Trees for Preppers – Everything You Need to Know
Traditionally preppers have been heavily focused on buying and stockpiling gear and supplies in an effort to be prepared for a future SHTF event. More and more preppers today, however, are discovering that growing their […]
16 Survival Myths and Lies You Need to Stop Believing
by Megan Survival and prepping is one of those topics that have been around for a long time. And because there have been survivalists and preppers around for so long, there are a ton of […]
35 Survival Uses for Salt
by Megan If you’ve come across salt on the checklist of things to stockpile for a SHTF or survival situation, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. If you’re like me, you may […]
Women’s EDC Everyday Carry – The Ultimate Guide
If you’ve heard about EDC or everyday carry, you might be a bit confused about this term. Is it a bag or a kit? Do I carry my EDC or wear it? Unlike a get […]
Horses for Prepping and Survival Purposes
Even if you’ve never owned a horse, you may have considered the feasibility of using horses for prepping and survival purposes. Horses are definitely worth considering as part of you prepping and survival planning, especially […]
Preppers with Special Needs and Disabilities
by Megan When it comes to prepping for natural disasters and other types of SHTF or grid down situations, much of the gear and supplies you might need will be very similar to what other […]
How to Pre-filter Water (and Prolong the Life of Your Water Filters)
by Megan There’s nothing worse than coming down sick from drinking unfiltered or poorly filtered water. The average water filter, depending on the water filtration method, lasts anywhere from 3 to 6 months or as […]
SHTF Apothecary- 15 Plants to Grow for All Natural Healing
by Megan For anyone with chronic illnesses, it doesn’t take long for prescription costs to become overwhelming, especially with recent changes in the healthcare system in the United States. In addition to rising costs for […]
50 Ways to Prepare Your Homestead for SHTF
by Megan The truth is although you may get some advanced warning of a SHTF situation, no one will predict it with absolute certainty. There are however some predicted behaviors and events that experts can […]
16 Survival Expos You Don’t Want to Miss
by Megan When it comes time to learn about new gear, improve your skill set, or pick up some high quality reliable gear, only the best will do. Survival and prepping expos are great ways […]
How to Prepare Your Children for Emergencies, Disasters, and SHTF
The scariest thing you’ll ever face as a parent is the moment you first realize you cannot protect your children from every danger in this world. Sure, you can have some control over their safety […]
The Critical EDC Items You Should Always Have on You
by Megan “You step outside, you risk your life. You take a drink of water, you risk your life. And nowadays, you breathe, and you risk your life.” Hershel Green, The Walking Dead Just like […]
Last Trip to the Supermarket-80 Items to Get
by Megan If you are one of those people who are aware and paying attention, you may have some advanced notice that the S is about to hit the fan. If you’re like most preppers […]
12 Dangers That Await You When Bugging Out
by Megan If you’re preparing for an event where you believe you may be forced to leave your home, you need to be prepared to combat the dangers of bugging out. Bugging in is almost […]
These 14 Urban Survival Skills are Critical
by Megan When SHTF, the most important thing for you to understand is that everything you know about how the world works can change very quickly. Most new preppers do their planning as if they […]
What to Do Immediately After SHTF
by Megan One of the most common debates among preppers is what kind of disaster to prepare for in the near future and what to do immediately after SHTF. Many preppers believe that when SHTF […]
Top 12 Best Small Towns for Preppers to Live in
When SHTF most experienced preppers know it’s important to prepare to hunker down in place or get the jump on the masses and head for their bug out retreat that has been well prepared in […]
Preppers and the Primitive Life
by Megan The majority of preppers view bugging out to live a primitive life in the woods as a last resort option. In fact, I would venture a guess that most preppers have planned or […]