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Thanks to modern food processing technology, building up a stock of survival rations is easier than it’s ever been. From...

Weeds aren't just a nuisance if you're trying to keep your yard tidy and attractive. They can reduce the yield...

Waterborne illness is the number one killer on the planet. That is happening right now. While we are nestled in...

Talk to a soldier or veteran about their field rations and you’re probably going to hear a lot of complaints....

Before I get started with the information on how to make your own black walnut tincture, a word of caution...

Modern society attributes many unique things to Australia: Boomerangs, kangaroos, wallabies, the Outback, and the Sydney Opera House are some...

While you may be prepared for many types of medical emergency, it’s common to forget about making sure you are...

Numerous studies have already been conducted regarding the medicinal properties of moringa, and it has been found to be beneficial...

For those who suffer from migraines, it’s often difficult to make others understand that it’s far more than just a...

Some people tend to think of survival as a modern thing, made possible by modern tools, equipment and techniques. However,...

Freezing food is a great way of preserving it. If you can keep food at 0°F or lower you can...

Back before we had a really good grip on what goes on in the human body some remedies were a...

GPS is one of the miracles of the information age. In 25 years it’s gone from being an expensive technology...

We all know that the expiration date on food is more of a guideline than a rule that has to...

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a very common plant in the United States and it is very persistent. Poison ivy...

Yeast has long inhabited the planet Earth, a simple organism that is hundreds of millions of years old. It plays a...

Surviving is all about prioritizing your needs. There are a lot of things you need to stay alive and healthy,...

Meat – rich in protein, fats, iron, energy and other essential nutrients – is a useful and tasty addition to...

Bing Crosby sang “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” and when most of us think of eating chestnuts that’s exactly...

The WaterBOB is an excellent tool for last-minute emergency preparedness, especially for those who live in an apartment. Designed to...

Anyone who’s done more than glance at this site will know that we take the threat of an EMP attack...

When you think of herbal remedies and medicinal herbs modern natural healing may come to mind. Using wild medicine is...

Editor's note: Back in August we posted an article on how a veteran would prepare their home for a SHTF...

Editor's Note: Roland has been part of our small community - here at ask a prepper - for a long...

CB radios are inexpensive, rugged, mobile, and widely available, making them well-suited to use as a SHTF communication system. However,...

If you’re like most preppers you probably have a pretty wide assortment of food stashed away. My own supply contains...

If a SHTF event hit tomorrow, how long would your family’s food last? The truth is that most of us...

Once upon a time, root cellars were the only way people had to preserve their food. These wonderful cold-storage areas...

If you have been around horses, or know someone who has, you might have heard of sugardine. It’s a popular...

My grandmother rendered lard for her family once a year when the hogs were butchered. She used that lard for...