NEWS
Why the Political Context Forces Us to Prep
During the Obama administration, the prepping community grew exponentially. Too many, it seemed like we were constantly on the brink of natural disaster, national...
This Is How Tyrants Control the Masses
The question often arises in liberty movement circles as to how we get to the point of full-blown tyranny within a society. There are...
PREPAREDNESS
There is a bit of a tendency to go gadget-crazy in the survival community. I don't think that's all that surprising, given that it's a male-dominated field and we guys are into gadgets.
Gadgets are not always the solution, however. Occasionally, all we need is a little good old horse...
The genus Myrica contains between 35-50 species of plants that range from shrubs to small trees. The generic name was derived from the Greek word μυρικη (myrike); meaning “fragrance.” It is native to Africa; Asia; Europe; North America; and South America. The height varies from 2 to 12 ft;...
The secret to a fall garden is to be thinking about it in the early Spring. Succession planting; companion planting; and timing of a second planting are required for success. For example; you will want to start your turnips when you are harvesting your corn; or your fall peas...
HOMESTEADING
ECONOMICS
Ready for Economic Woes?
A new report is saying that new car sales took a nosedive in September; signaling economic distress could be just around the corner. The...
SHTF
What Is The Best Way To Store Water For SHTF?
Water is essential to human life, without it we will perish within three days on average. It's also a tool we not only need a lot, but it needs a huge amount of storage...
16 SHTF Uses For Crisco That You Never Thought Of
Crisco is not just for making the perfect piece crust anymore – at least not if you are a prepper. There are copious amounts of survival uses for this shelf-stable that for far too...
REMEDIES
10 Reasons Why You Need to Make Room for the God of Fungi in...
The God of Fungi, also known as Reishi mushrooms, boasts a abundance of nutrient-rich compounds and takes up an incredibly limited amount of space to grow. Reishi mushrooms are also known for their possible...
OTC Medications for You and Your Dog
While we commonly think of our loved ones when we are preparing for emergencies; we sometimes forget about or four-legged; waggy-tail family members. Dogs are always there for us when we need it most. ...
DIY
What To Do With Your Wood Ash
Maybe you’ve heard about old timey uses for wood ash. It’s a remarkably useful substance even today, though. There are several uses for wood...
What You Really Need in Your SHTF First Aid Kit
A good SHTF first aid kit is one of the important items that many Preppers neglect.
Unfortunately, they don't even know it. That's because most...
How to Make a Paracord Lantern
Need a homemade gift idea that even the most craft-challenged person can make?
I have just the thing. A paracord lantern.
It’s quick, simple and inexpensive,...
How To Make Sauerkraut – The Most Effective Probiotic
If you like cabbage and want better gut health, then you're lucky. Not only is Sauerkraut tasty and very inexpensive, it works as a...
DIY Laundry Detergent for Pennies per Load
Most everyone uses laundry detergent and if we’ve kept a record of the cost, at the end of the year we would be surprised...
DIY Projects for Your Prepper Pantry
Anyone who knows something about prepping knows that a large part of prepping is building a survival pantry or stockpile. This is where we...
This Common Driveway Weed is One of Nature’s Most Powerful Survival Plants
Plantain, not to be mistaken with the banana type fruit, also known as Plantain, is a plant that can be found almost anywhere. When...
Fish Antibiotics for Survival and How to Store Them
When you find yourself in a survival situation there are a lot of hacks or alternatives that you can use to get the job...
BUG OUT
Bushcraft Skills For Surviving in The Wild
Being survival veterans, we can assure you that survival in the wild is not easy! You need to have the right equipment and skills....
SUPPLIES
How To Make Potato Flakes With 5 Years Shelf Life (without...
Dehydrated potato flakes are a nutritionally healthy, highly portable source. They're pretty easy to cook, don't weigh too much and keep without refrigeration for...
GEAR
DIY Hunting Fishing Cooking Kit for Preppers
In a survival or emergency situation, you’re going to be burning calories fast – so food will become a critical need to maintain your...
The 10 Essential Survival Gear Items for Outdoor Adventurers
If you are looking to live a life of adventure, then knowing and having the appropriate survival gear is a must. Whether you are...
It’s Prepping Cats and Dogs
When disaster strikes and you have to bug out to stay safe, the first step in almost every case is to gather your family...
PLANTS
Farm Free – Free Food – Food Forests
One of the major concerns for many Preppers, especially after SHTF day has come to pass, is the continued ability to eat. Vast amounts...
The Edible Backyard Harvest You Never Knew Existed
If you’ve been a reader for some time now you know that I’m a BIG proponent of learning to identify and use wild edible...
Edibility Test: Find Out Which Backyard Weeds are Edible
You probably already know, as a prepper, that certain weeds are edible. But, if you don't know how to say the difference between the...
LATEST ARTICLES
Avoid These Prepper Mistakes
As more and more people are now getting into the prepping lifestyle, more and more people are making newbie mistakes that can end up costing them a lot later on. Tune in to see the mistakes that you can easily avoid and how.
A lot...
The Best Places To Live Off The Grid
The decision to go and live off the grid is one of the biggest life decisions that you can possibly make, and one of the most important choices that you will have to make as part of that decision is where you will choose...
This Natural Recipe Heals Your Knees And Reconstructs Bones And Joints Immediately!
Joint pain is a common condition that can cause aches, pain, swelling, and loss of mobility. This can happen anywhere in the body, but frequently affects the weight-bearing joints such as the knees. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and gout are just a few...
How To Cook In A Cactus
We all know how important it is to keep abundant food on hand to get us through a crisis. Stockpiling food is usually the first thing any of us do as preppers – and this is something we continue to do even after many...
Homesteading After 60
My grandparents had a farm in Georgia, where they raised nearly everything they needed. I remember my grandmother telling me that they bought coffee, flour, and sugar.
They raised most everything else. On weekends and in the summer, I helped with the farm chores. Eventually,...
Living without a Refrigerator – It Can Be Done!
One of the key possibilities that many preppers are planning for is the collapse of the power grid. Without electric life as we know it is not possible and one of the appliances we depend heavily on will actually no longer work to keep...
