When martial law is declared, the military essentially takes the place of civilian law enforcement. This extreme measure is like...

When a crisis strikes, being stocked up on OTC medications and prescriptions gives you a little sense of security. Yet...

When our forefathers were conquering the great wilderness of the new world, they ate some foods that would be pretty...

We’ve all watched it on TV. A natural disaster strikes a region, or a protest turns into a riot, and...

The Great Depression was a perfect storm of problems that struck the country and the entire world. It happened at...

Effective prepping is all about planning ahead, stocking up, and getting yourself set up for self-sufficiency. Yet even the most...

During the Cold War the United States government, private organizations, and well-funded families invested in a staggering array of fallout...

I live in an area where there are robust Amish and Mennonite communities. While I’ve certainly moaned a time or...

Mainstream media is full of talking bobbleheads who love to prattle on about whatever nuggets appear in the 24-hour news...

Having a robust stockpile of seeds can save your life in a prolonged catastrophe. There are certainly tons of companies...

The old saying that tall fences make for good neighbors has a ring of truth to it when you prioritize...

There are a lot of essential items that you need to stockpile to be fully prepared for natural disasters and...

Herbal tonics and the use of natural medicinal herbs are enjoying a renaissance. These days more and more people are...

When you look at it in the cold light of truth, every aspect of our civilization is dependent on electronics...

Navy SEALs, Marine Corps Recon, and other special forces divisions are elite fighting forces that receive extensive training for survival,...

One of the many great things about the Amish is that their lifestyle is tried, tested, and true. They’ve literally...

There are a lot of natural disasters and possible SHTF scenarios where bartering will become the new normal form of...

Looters and petty thieves are a concern today. So, it’s a sure bet, they’ll be a serious problem anytime a...

When you first think of it, storing meat outside in the winter sounds great. On paper, it’s free refrigeration, which...

Let’s be honest, deep down within every prepper, hides a little bit of a Burt Gummer fantasy. You’re probably very...

Having your oxen die of dysentery and watching your children be wiped out by extreme frostbite in the game Oregon...

Most preppers dream of being able to set themselves up to be 100% self-sufficient. This is the next ultimate step...

I was blessed by grandparents who survived the Great Depression and many lean years in the wilderness. Several of my...

Since the early days of the Cold War, the US and the rest of the Western world have been watching...

Civilizations fall, major natural disasters happen, and when they do you need to be ready for everything the chaos can...

It’s been said that no one is an island, and that’s certainly true when times are tough. Having a sense...

The following first 7 days of a blackout scenario is loosely based on a real experience of a prolonged power...

Hiding valuables, including weapons, is an age-old pursuit. Still to this day, treasure hoards from thousands of years ago are...

Here are some quick to prepare and calorically dense instant foods to stockpile. Regardless of if you have a mountain...

It’s a foregone conclusion that everyone who wants to be remotely prepared for a disaster needs to have a bug-out...