The Domino Effect of Disasters And How to Prep for It

When the SHTF, it is going to get messy…very, very messy. The domino effect sparked by either a natural or man-made disaster will be at least as dangerous and life-threatening as the originating event in almost every case. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane...

No Gas, No Electricity… How To Cook Indoors Without Smoke

There are hundreds of ways to cook outdoors in a survival situation without fuel. There are only a few solar furnaces, clay ovens and open fire cooking; there are several more. Yet, what happens when there is a grid down and you have to...

Teach Your Kids These Survival Techniques!

Parents are the true well-wishers of their children and they always strive for their betterment and safety. In this era, we, as a society have become dependent to the machines and our kids have learned this as well, to both their benefit and peril. Pretty...

Van Life When SHTF

What happens when all hell breaks loose? We spend time preparing our bug-out-bags and survival gear, but a lot of preppers neglect their vehicle. Not only does a van help you get to your bug out location – it can be your bug out location! In...

The Only Plant That Should Be in Your First Aid Kit

Mullein, commonly known as verbascum thapsus, is also referred to as the velvet plant or elephant's ear because of the hairy leaves that are very smooth and supple, rather than being prickly as are most fluffy-looking plants. This herb can be found abundantly in most...

8 Advanced Shooting Techniques for a Real-World SHTF Scenario

In a real-world SHTF scenario, odds are you’re not going to be shooting from one position the entire time you’re in a firefight. This is where advanced marksmanship comes into play, practicing this may very well save your life one day. In this article,...