A survival bracelet may look to some like a fashion statement, but this unique type of accessory is actually a functional item that can be used in an...

I frequently highlight the need for water when you are preparing for emergencies. This simple, yet vital element of life can’t be ignored for long,...

When it comes to self-sufficiency, replacing the grocery store seems to be the biggest hurdle for most preppers. Gardens are most commonly thought of...

When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Will you be organized, calm, and ready to adapt to whatever the situation brings? Sometimes we have some war...

If you can’t live for more than 3 days without going to the store, it’s time to reevaluate your family’s readiness. The statistic we hear most o...

As you consider the following and plan your food storage, bear in mind that your survival in any scenario will have a great deal to do with the decisi...

In a disaster our first instinct is to move as quickly as possible to safety or to the closest approximation we have to our ideal of safe. For me, if...

Setting out for the frontier in the 19th century was nothing like moving to a new city today. You weren’t moving to a place with a fully developed...

Dogs and cats are a vital part of the homestead or when your prepper nightmare come true. Whether you plan to bug out or bug in, your pet may play [&h...

When we work our way toward a goal of self-sufficiency, a lot of times producing and preserving food comes up. There are lots of methods, and there ar...

Have you ever wondered what’s wrong with society? Why is so hard to find and cook a good healthy meal?...

For the few wondering what off-grid means – The term off-the-grid (OTG) can refer to living in a self-sufficient manner without reliance on on...