When it comes to survival, having a stockpile of stuff is not enough. You need to have skills, too. And yet, when it comes to preparedness skills, there is no hard and fast set of rules. There are simply too many variables for a one size fits all list of things you must know and things you must learn if living conditions and economic realities become dire. All that being said, here are 12 skills that anyone can learn and master.
The state of our nation’s dams and bridges is concerning. The USA is home to 84,000 dams. A handful of these dams produce power for millions of homes. Bridges number…
Sometimes abbreviations and terms that are common to seasoned preppers are confusing to others. For example, if you start reading some more advanced articles there are no explanations to the abbreviations and…
Memorial Day can bring about mixed feelings in veterans and their families. While it is meant to honor those lost, it brings about a lot of flashbacks to past pain…
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…
When I first heard of non-metallic knives I will admit that I pictured a knife shattering with very little effort, not holding an edge, and being inferior all around. However,…
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2018. There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to designing an outdoor kitchen area. Since a…
During an extended emergency or SHTF scenario, nutritional deficiencies will become more common. During the Great Depression, a lot of people suffered due to diet. This post will discuss some…
I know that a lot of people couldn’t care less about hair most of the time and most of the time that is okay but during a long emergency, hair hygiene becomes more of an issue due to the increased levels of nasty stuff like lice, ticks, and mange.
Security is important. There are many ways to fence and fortify your property during good times and bad.
Sometimes it seems like people just assume that things like reproduction just stop being a concern during an emergency. The truth is far from that. This post may be off-putting…
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.
Prepper and survival groups have their positives and negatives. Here are a few things you should know when considering if you should join a group or not.
There is a disturbing trend in the cities of America. This trend is the complete disregard of the law and a persistent ignoring of very serious problems that affect the health,…
Magnifying glasses and mirrors can make a difference during a long emergency. I started thinking of a few uses and that led me to believe that everyone should have a…
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…