We see it everywhere. Ranging from fashion statements, to practical gear, to people pretending to be something they aren’t. I’m of course talking about military surplus gear and equipment, and…
Editor’s Note: This resource has been revised and updated for 2020. Every level of prep needs a pepper spray. It can provide simple protection from everyday assailants, or it can even…
The Jackery 240 watt hour power center has a lot to offer those looking for a source of reliable, lightweight, portable power at home or on the road. There are…
This post is a collaboration between Matt and Samantha Biggers. For those that don’t already know Matt Biggers, he is my husband and best friend of 15 years! He does…
I was born within the Pacific Ring of Fire. Where I grew up in the North Cascades, I could see volcanos from basically every room in the house. Sauk Mountain…
I have to admit that the canned meat tests that my husband and I have been doing have been a bit of fun! This next installment concentrates on herring or…
Editor’s Note: This is a revised and updated version for 2019. My first experience making soda was with my father back in the mid-nineties. We made and bottled our own root…
Editor’s Note: This resource has been revised and updated for 2019. Cinder block is an excellent building material. They are strong, weather resistant, fire proof and relatively inexpensive. All of these…
I have done some specific articles on hygiene issues, but I think it is worthwhile to discuss the basics for overall hygiene during a SHTF situation. I have included links…
The longer you have been prepping, the more you realize how easy it is to get sidetracked and to prep for things, that in the big picture, are of a relatively low priority. It is no wonder that articles on prepper mistakes and lessons learned are so popular.
With the wisdom gained from living as a prepper for the last seven years, here are fifty common and uncommon prepper mistakes we can learn from.
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If you have never been in the position of being without a means to clean your clothing then count yourself lucky! During a SHTF situation or even if you are…
Peanut butter has been available in the United States since the late 19th century. Originally sold as a snack food, or used for therapeutic purposes, today peanut butter is a…
Some of you may have read my post on chicken in a can. I wanted to share various types o meat with you because I know a lot of you…
I have always loved radio. Growing up in a small logging town with my Dad, we always had several types of radios but often no television or phone. Books, cassette…
For this post, we are going to talk about the S part of SHTF. This is not something I see covered enough on survival sites. Considering that hygiene is so…
I don’t mean to get all Nostradamic but because of my involvement in this niche and community, I feel like my experience can be of use to the many preppers…