Every pre-made survival kit sold in stores has to be personalized to one’s liking and needs. A sharp knife, box of matches, rope and wound dressing are universal items that…
Being bored, impatient, and lonely is much worse if SHTF. Making bad decisions at critical moments will impact your survival unless you can get a handle on your state of…
Securing our property is a top concern for preppers and other humans are often a top concern. The right type of fence can be a significant deterrent to humans in…
It is hurricane season, and so far it is lining up to be an eventful one. Florence is likely to bring flooding to a lot of areas. Figure 1. Infrared satellite…
Without rule of law, commonly abbreviated to “WROL” in pepper circles, refers to a time where the rule of law has dissolved. Perhaps some kind of disaster has impacted the…
Storing gas is something a lot of preppers have probably thought about at some point. There are some challenges to storing gas. Finding the right can and planning out your…
How many of us have seen a rescue situation unfold on TV or the paper and think “How did they get into that mess” or “what on earth?” Every year there…
We have done posts on the past about firestarters, but lighters have been overlooked. The type of lighter that is best for you depends on various factors. Here are some…
Knowing how to store food for the long term is a key component of preparedness. In this article you will learn about using Mylar bags for food storage.
When it comes to bushcraft you need a reliable knife. Knives are truly one of the most versatile and useful tools. Some of you may have read my other knife…
Water filtration is one of the most if not the most important part of any survival plan. You can do for a while without a lot of things but water…
A preparedness test will help you assess how well you are doing in meeting your prepping goals. Take the test and download a free preparedness manual.
One of the basics of survival is having the ability to cut and chop wood. It is wood that will fuel the fires that keep us warm, boil our water, and cook our food. It seems simple enough, right? Grab your tool of choice, head outdoors and chop away. Alas, if it were only that easy. How many times have you gone to the garage or outdoors to the shed, only to be perplexed when it comes to choosing the best tool for cutting or chopping wood? Been there done that.
For this article I have reached out to experienced outdoorsman, Cody Assmann, to share his knowledge with those of us that have yet to select the perfect tool to meet our needs.
Every once in a while, it is important to take a back seat to the process of prepping and do a little planning. This often means going back to the beginning and re-evaluating the original plan – if you had one, that is. Here are six questions both new and experienced preppers need to ask and answer. That said, there are no wrong answers. Are you up for the challenge?
When it comes to food storage, we all make mistakes. Here are 15 common mistakes to learn from and help you move forward in becoming better prepared.
What are desiccants and how are they used? This article describes the differences between various desiccants and also provides instructions for making your own desiccant packets using common, readily available materials.