If (or when) disaster strikes, you can’t always count on your home or shelter being a permanent place to stay. Prepping a bug-out bag is a critical survivalist investment. We…
Maximizing every piece of equipment you carry is the best way to keep the poundage down without sacrificing functionality. Additionally, when you are carrying extra gear, you want to spread…
Stinky bugs can be a nuisance indoors and can do a lot of damage in your garden. They can really cause a stink (pun intended). But you don’t have to…
Camping is an act that’s cool in and of itself — but who says you can’t add a few accessories to the mix to make your outdoor adventures even more…
If the world is falling apart around you, stopping at the gas station to fill up won’t be an option. Thankfully, the chances are high that you’ll be surrounded by…
We all know that there are medicinal herbs that can be used at home to take care of medical challenges which will occur with some regularity in our lives. We’re…
In a survival situation, you’ll need transportation. Maybe you got jumped and lost your keys, or you were running for your life and they fell down a storm drain. Perhaps…
Matt and I were talking about Zippo lighters a while back. Later on Matt did some research on converting a Zippo to burn isopropyl alcohol. One site suggested it could…
Editors Note: There has been an increase in seismic and volcanic activity in many regions. Today we are going to revisit this interesting post by Tagir Kabirov at the University…
In this article we will look briefly back in history at a time when both fuel and food were in short supply. Will it happen again? At some point it is indeed possible…
Having a snack available for a long drive or some emergency rations in case of a breakdown isn’t just convenient, it’s a must in certain parts of the country where travel by car can be precarious in winter months or during storm season.
Wool blankets have a long history that can be difficult to trace. However, for many people, especially in North America, the idea of a wool blanket may bring images of…
Some experts have stressed the importance of EMP-proofing your car to ensure you have transportation after a nuclear strike, while others have denounced the practice as unnecessary. Let’s take a closer look at the science behind EMP-proofing your vehicle, whether it’s essential, and how to complete this task if you choose to carry it out.
The North American fur trade started from the first time Europeans made contact with native peoples in North America. It ran out of steam around the time of the mid…
I had an interesting conversation the other day on the idea of survival and emergency food. The words “good enough for survival use” and “if you are hungry enough, you…
I admit to having a fondness for the old fashioned. I’m sure a lot of other preppers do too, and it certainly makes it easier to plan for emergencies when…