15 Books All Conservatives Should Read
I have heard told that conservatives are the only real romantics since we are far more disposed toward hanging on to the things that were, those things that matter to us as individuals and as […]
Articles by Tim Makay
10 Critical Items Most Preppers Overlook
No prepper who has spent any amount of time focused on improving their personal readiness to face disasters needs to be told that a big part of being prepared is having the right supplies, the […]
8 Places to Bug-Out You Have Never Thought Of
Bugging out is a central concept for most preppers. The notion being that when times get tough and the skies darken you will take off into the wilderness in an effort to avoid trouble and […]
What’s the Real Shelf Life of Clif Bars?
Clif bars. You have surely seen them, and chances are, if you keep energy bars as part of your food supplies for emergencies, you have bought more than a few of these ubiquitous oh-so-tasty bricks […]
Review of the SIG Pro SP 2022
Many companies become known and famous for their products, with the most successful ones going on to become iconic or indicative of what the company produces. Gun manufacturers are certainly no exception, with some of […]
How to Bug In – The Ultimate Guide
Bugging out is often thought to be the ideal response to all sorts of problems for preppers, but despite its iconic place in pepperdom, in most situations you are likely better off staying put, hunkering […]
Hurricane Survival – Everything You Need to Know
Being ready for natural disasters is part and parcel of prepping, and there are few preppers out there that will not be making ready for the variety that is most likely to affect their area […]
Exactly How Much Land Do You Need to Be Self-Sufficient?
It is a good idea to become self-sufficient as a prepper, or at least as self-sufficient as you can be. The best holistic approach to true self-sufficiency is to build and operate your own homestead, […]
51 EMP-Proof Tools and Items to Stockpile
An EMP places pretty high on most preppers list of theoretically possible mega-disasters. A man-made or naturally occurring electromagnetic pulse can conceivably crash or destroy the vast majority of electronics or the power grid in […]
15 Bug Out Bag Mistakes to Avoid Like the Plague
Virtually every prepper has a bug-out bag, a BOB, that great, big backpack or rucksack that holds all of the survival goodies you will need to weather the storm when a disaster sends you fleeing […]
How to Purify Water with Bleach
It is common to find bleach in abundance within the stashes and caches of preppers all over the globe. This is because bleach is something of a chemical multi-tool, just as handy as sanitizing surfaces […]
What if an Actual SHTF Event Were to Happen?
If you have been prepping for any length of time chances are you’ve had ample opportunity to come across in print and on the internet doesn’t upon dozens of articles offering various guides, advice and […]
Removing Heavy Metals from Water 3 Different Ways
Purifying drinking water is one of the most important things any prepper can do in an emergency. Whether you’re bugging in or out, you can depend on your local water supply containing all kinds of […]
20 Old Fashioned Family Activities for Self-Isolation
Dealing with a prolonged period of isolation can be tough, and it can be even tougher if you have a family to take care of. This is sort of the prepper stock-in-trade, as most of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Prepping for a Home Invasion
For sheer terror, there are few emergencies that will be closer to home and statistically more likely to occur for the average prepper than a home invasion. Home invasions may not have the region-wasting punch […]
Why Exactly Are MREs So Expensive?
You will commonly encounter preppers stocking, stashing, praising and pillorying MREs, those ubiquitous pouched meals that seemingly never expire. Everyone that has ever served in the military is well acquainted, but these infamous transportable rations, […]
What is the Shelf Life of Bottled Water?
Water is an absolutely essential survival provision, typically to be used for both drinking and cooking, since you cannot go more than just a few days without it before dying of dehydration, and you will […]
The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand was right. She was. But I have little doubt even the title of this article will make a certain percentage of the readership’s heads explode, a font of impotent rage. This is a […]
How Long Does Canned SPAM Last?
Ah, glorious Spam. That beloved blue can is a staple in pantries all across America and the world. Greatly favored by campers for its convenience, homeowners who want a quick bite and even preppers for its […]
Seeing the Future by Looking Into Our Past
It’s times like these that people worry about the future. What will happen? When will this end? When can we come out, when will things ease up, when will things get better? What will things […]
How to Store Water in Your Car for Emergencies
Storing water in your vehicle is a great idea no matter where you live. After all, chances are you keep some other survival supplies in there, including a get home bag if you are like […]
How to Survive a Street Fight Like a Man
A street fight, a real one, has very little to do with a sparring match in the dojo or boxing gym, and almost nothing to do with the theatrical chest beating that accompanies egotistic displays […]
Don’t Be Cheap – Get These 7 Quality Survival Items
Every prepper knows that having the right survival gear can spell the difference between living to see another sunrise, and embracing oblivion during a SHTF situation. Having the right tool for the job can help […]
How Many Calories per Day Do You Need to Survive?
How many calories a day does a person need to survive? It’s a serious question. Chances are if you’re on this website, you’re not looking for diet advice. You’re probably wondering how low you can […]