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
OK, so it may be a bit weird for you guys in the crowd to buy pantyhose, but if you don’t have a gal-pal to do it for you, suck it up. After all, we’re talking survival preparedness, and this … Continue reading
Newspaper is a wonderful multi-purpose product that certainly has a place in your stockpile, which could be used within the house, and also for outdoor survival. Let’s see some functionally valuable survival uses for newspaper if SHTF. Insulation for Walls … Continue reading
We’ve known for a couple of centuries now that contaminated water is deadly, but is there a way to filter it if you don’t have access to charcoal or other traditional means? After all, charcoal may not be quite readily … Continue reading
Imagine not having any electricity for days, weeks, months or even years… no lights, no communication channels, no water, no refrigeration, no navigation systems, no gas pumping, no food transportation, no waste pumping or garbage collecting. This is the potentially … Continue reading
Native Americans are, perhaps, the best example on the planet of a people who lived solely off the land while protecting it for future generations. They held the belief that we don’t own the land; we are simply borrowing it … Continue reading
Even though we’ve all seen the effects of solar flares and their ability to knock out electricity and communications, some do not believe that an EMP attack will lead to social collapse. But it will… As someone that loves to … Continue reading
Without electricity or natural gas, heating a home (especially in colder climates) can be difficult. Most modern homes rely on one or both of these sources for all heating duties. Fortunately, these conveniences only became mainstream within the last 60 … Continue reading
Part of preparing is acquiring adequate supplies to survive an emergency, but an equally important part is making the most of the supplies you already have. Every day we throw away valuable supplies that could be critical in an emergency; … Continue reading
The will to survive is encoded in our genetic structure. When you’re faced with a situation where you must catch what food you can to stay alive, where you must rely on the elements of nature for shelter and water … Continue reading
Modern Man is very ill-equipped to face the prospect of living in the wilderness for an extended period of time. The natural instincts that we once had have largely faded away into a dependence on technology and modern convenience. While … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: This article was generously donated by frequent contributor, Rich Bryant. Rich discusses security topics that could need to be employed by preppers in a TEOTWAWKI scenario if controlling access to your location is warranted for security and safety … Continue reading