This is an entry in our non-fiction writing contest We have all heard the word “ frugal” , we know it means to be sparing , thrifty or economical , especially in our habits of buying or spending. If one … Continue reading
So you know how important it is to be prepared with food, water, warmth & shelter. But what about items that we take for granted everyday? While the basics are very important, you may learn fast that there are other … Continue reading
In a recent article I brought up the importance of preparing your mind for the effects of living in a survival situation. I addressed that issue first because the mind controls all else that our body does. There are many … Continue reading
As if LED flashlights weren’t powerful enough, there is another level of mobile lighting that should have it’s place in your SHTF kit. Battery-powered tools, whether 12, 14, 18. or 28 volts are indispensable these days, and the top makers … Continue reading
I find interesting that knife reviews often and immediately take on cutting chores at the upper limit of a blade’s pay grade. Many of the tasks assigned to the knives are really better served by another survival tool; the Hand … Continue reading
Let’s cut to the chase. The point of an everyday carry (EDC) knife is to always have a sharp blade just a pocket away (sorry for the triple pun). And with apologies to restrictive jurisdictions, the choice of an EDC … Continue reading
From pharmaceutical medicine to vitamins, antiseptics and additional herbal medicines, there are a number of important medical supplies that you can and should stock up on in case of an emergency. Over-the-counter medications are a good place to start, including … Continue reading
Preppers understand better than most that in a really bad total SHTF situation certain things everybody always takes for granted just won’t be ‘granted’ anymore in the foreseeable future. Medications, especially prescription pain killers, will be more valuable than gold, … Continue reading
Venezuela is out of food. After several years of long lines, rationing, and shortages, the socialist country does not have enough food to feed its population, and the opposition government has declared a “nutritional emergency.” This is just the most recent … Continue reading
Looking for wildfire survival tips? You’ve come to the right place. Wildfires are also called wildland fires and as the name suggests, they take place in the forests and woodlands. Most of the time, wildfires destroy large areas of land … Continue reading
The world we live in today is unstable. We face the possibility of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, viral outbreaks, power outages, water shortages, the list goes on and on. Hurricane Katrina showed proved that the government cannot protect everyone in … Continue reading
Let me first say that I have both an adult air rifle and a “BB gun”. There is a very big difference. I started out carrying a BB gun when I was about 6 years old. Many a bird fell … Continue reading
Readers, we briefed you here in the last article in this series on the needs for the two keys to survive an occupied United States: resolve and patience. You are an intelligent and informed readership who knows about basic fundamentals … Continue reading