Being out in the wilderness without any sense of direction, lost without a compass, and no clue which way to go is an extremely frightening scenario. This situation can be remedied by having a basic knowledge of the outdoors, and … Continue reading
No matter how thoroughly you prepare, there is always a possibility of running out of supplies, and when you run short on food, things can go south pretty damn quickly. It probably won’t happen bugging in at home, but what happens … Continue reading
As recently as 100 years ago, the most important site consideration for homesteaders and villages was whether plenty of good water was within easy reach. When electric power lines and drilled water wells reached rural areas, however, close proximity to … Continue reading
There has been a lot of spirited discussion in the comments this week so I thought I would try to throw another log on the fire and see what debate this article would generate. There seem to be two sides … Continue reading
Imagine waking up one day to turn on the news and find out that China has decided to no longer let us borrow any more money from them. In an instant, you’ll see our markets crumble and all of the … Continue reading
We each have our own idea of what TEOTWAWKI would look like. For some, it is the deserted highways patrolled by maniacs in super-charged vehicles murdering anyone in their sight for fun as demonstrated in the 1981 movie, The Road … Continue reading
There is a mantra within the hallowed halls of prepper knowledge, lore and opinion that goes something like this. The only way to survive TEOTWAWKI is to find a hidden retreat far away from any city of significant size and … Continue reading
The Prepping Community’s most active discussion revolves around preparing for disasters. Not that disasters or zombies are our only focus. The broader topic of prepping involves a lot of discussion and debate on various subjects. At the end of the … Continue reading
As the continued warning signs of a collapse unfold, more and more people are waking up to the realization that NOW is the time to prepare. Unfortunately, a lot of the survival gear and supplies people need can seem overly … Continue reading
Carbon Monoxide is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. If you are being accidentally poisoned by carbon monoxide, you may not know it until it’s too late – possibly while you’re asleep. Here’s what you need to know… Carbon monoxide is produced … Continue reading
For many people home security can be as simple as buying an alarm and/or security system and letting it do all the work. However, there are problems with these types of securities. Many people forget to set the system when they … Continue reading
Whether you are prepping for the zombie apocalypse or the aftermath of a hurricane, self-defense is an important aspect of surviving any disaster. Everyone has their preference as to what qualifies as the best survival weapon. History has proven the … Continue reading
This post have been revised and republished with a new description of .308 included. We wish to thank to our readers for noticing the error and reporting it. When SHTF and security is a concern, the best firearm is the … Continue reading