Preparedness

A good knife is a welcome gift for a lot of people, regardless if
they are a prepper or not. I wanted to take some time this holiday
season to . . .

Many preppers keep dedicated bug-out vehicles in the form of trucks and SUVs with equipment and supplies. If you’ve got a family that you need to look out . . .

This is a sad topic for me to write about. Nevertheless, I’ll do my best to profile how children respond, and what I´ve been experiencing with my own . . .

There are so many small house plans and kits to choose from but they are not all equal. In this article, I am going to explore some of the options . . .

While I spent most of my years in the rolling valleys and sprawling city of Southeastern Pennsylvania, this massive state with a radical diversity of lifestyle and population is an . . .

Having good clean
water no matter where you are is essential. While there are a lot of
water filters to choose from, not all of them are convenient to use . . .

Something that a lot of people have to deal with when they first start out homesteading is getting over being squeamish. I have never really had a hard time with . . .

I read a headline the other day that said the average person is only able to last 4 hours around relatives at the holidays.

That is pretty amazing. I think . . .

There are plenty of writings about how a collapse “should” be, or “should look like”, filled up to the top with all kinds of suggestions, “tips”, warnings and precautions that . . .

The state of Virginia is a natural beauty that is filled with some of the most incredible history of early America, the Revolution and Civil War.

Few states can take . . .

Many preppers either have gardens or plan on having them in the future. This is understandable. Gardens can help provide extra high-quality food during good times and bad. It . . .

I love a good compression sack because it allows me to save on space in my bag and provides some waterproof protection for my sleeping bag.

I have a mid . . .

During a long emergency, anything that is sweet is going to be a welcome sign of normality. At the moment we take it for granted that we can get something . . .

One thing that has been instilled in me
since I was a very small kid is the importance of socks and dry ones
at that. You never had to tell . . .

This review was conducted by an 8-year-old at play. Sure, I could have used it myself and got the gist of this interesting water bottle that is designed . . .

Editors Note: I am really excited to share with you a post from my friend Jose. Some of you that read The Organic Prepper or Zero Hedge are familiar with . . .

Looking to find the best deals on survival gear and supplies on Black Friday / Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season? You have come to the right place!

This page . . .

It is that time of year again. It can be easy to get overwhelmed at the holidays. I have attempted to put together some pointers and gift ideas to get . . .

Deciding what type of food to go in your bug out bag is really important. The amount of calories you can carry in a bug out bag and stay mobile . . .

There is always a lot of talk about having a group in a survival situation. As someone that does not, I have had a chance to observe things a little . . .

Fueled by drought, dry vegetation, and extreme wind, wildfires across California wiped out thousands of homes and claimed more than 100 lives in 2017 and 2018. These were the deadliest . . .

Jackery sent me a small power bank to try out. It is a much smaller version of the 26,800 mAh SuperCharge.

This is a compact power bank that is . . .

The leaves fall and the weather turns frightful outside but we still have to head out in it. It might only be for a few minutes at a time but . . .

We live in a world where we outsource
many things that used to be done in the home. After all, if people
are working jobs away from home and commuting . . .

Situational awareness is important. During an emergency, there are places that you may like to go that will be a bad idea if times have taken a turn for the . . .

There are many different ropes, cordage, quick links, and carabiners that you should consider keeping on hand. Over the years Matt and I have found that having the right type . . .

Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2019

A good wool blanket is hard to beat in an emergency situation. They are also very nice to . . .

Did you hear the one about the bugout bag in the laundry room?

You know the one, where the owner is coaxed by a YouTube video to go check out . . .

Choosing a sleeping bag for your bug out bag is important. There are some basic factors to consider in order to make the best choice. There is no perfect bag . . .

In addition to being healthful, herbs are a great way to add flavor to dishes, create a relaxing and invigorating tea, or use topically as medicinal remedies. But with a . . .